Asia

Iran Says Interactions With Israel Can’t Ensure Arab States’ Security

TEHRAN, Apr 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri, yesterday criticised some Arab states for normalising ties with…

Lightning, Storms Killed 14 In India’s Assam, Also Killed 18 Elephants

NEW DELHI, Apr 18 (NNN-PTI) – At least 14 people were killed and many others injured, after heavy rains, lightning…

ASEAN-U.S. Summit Rescheduled For May 12-13

PHNOM PENH, Apr 18 (NNN-AKP) – A summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States…

Five Killed In Road Accident In North-East India

NEW DELHI, Apr 18 (NNN-PTI) – At least five people were killed and seven others were injured yesterday, after a…

S.Korea Reports 47,743 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Apr 18 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea recorded 47,743 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Bangladesh Launches High-Speed Internet-Enabled Prepaid Telephone Service

DHAKA, Apr 18 (NNN-BSS) – State-owned Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), yesterday launched a high-speed internet-enabled prepaid phone service across…

Afghanistan Receives 32 Million USD In Humanitarian Cash Aid

KABUL, Apr 18 (NNN-ANA) – Afghanistan received a batch of 32 million U.S. dollars in humanitarian cash assistance yesterday, as…

Sri Lanka’s Largest Business Group Opposes Decision To Close Stock Market

COLOMBO, Apr 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s largest business group, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, yesterday opposed a decision by the…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Oil prices rise on supply concerns as Ukraine crisis deepens

PARIS, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Oil prices rose on Monday as concerns grew about tighter global supply, with the deepening…

Myanmar’s Yangon Int’l Airport Reopens After Two-Year Suspension

YANGON, Apr 18 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reopened the Yangon International Airport yesterday, more than two years after the country suspended…