ASEAN stands firm on international issues during meeting with Biden – Malaysian PM

From Jamaluddin Muhammad WASHINGTON D.C, May 13 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN leaders stand firm on several international issues during their meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the ASEAN-US Special Summit here Friday (Saturday in Malaysia). Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said ASEAN leaders also showed a common stand…

Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri conveys condolences on death of UAE President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has conveyed his condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and UAE people on the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister said…

ASEAN, US should further cooperate in 3Rs – Thai PM Prayuth

BANGKOK, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha said ASEAN and United States (US) should further cooperate in “3Rs” which are Reconnect, Rebuild and Rebalance to the Next Normal.  Prayuth said Thailand has placed importance on creating “economic driving forces for the future” to promote the region’s strong and…

Malaysian King conveys condolences to family of UAE President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed his condolences to the family of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who passed away Friday. His Majesty also expressed sadness…

16 Killed In Massive Building Fire In Indian Capital

NEW DELHI, May 14 (NNN-PTI) – At least 16 people were killed yesterday, in a devastating fire inside a commercial building, in the Indian capital, Delhi, officials said. The fire broke out at around 4:40 p.m. local time, in the building located near the Mundka metro station in outer Delhi.…

Mongolian President Calls For Efforts To Secure Food Supply, Security

ULAN BATOR, May 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mongolian President, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, yesterday, called for efforts to ensure national food supply and security, as the country’s food production and supply becomes more vulnerable, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “Mongolia’s national security is directly related to the security of…

Malaysian Pm Ismail Sabri Meets Senior Officials Of Major American Companies

WASHINGTON D.C, May 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob met senior officials of major American companies here on Thursday (Friday in Malaysia). The companies included Microsoft, Google, Tesla, Boeing, IBM, Texas Instruments, GE Aviation, Conoco Phillips, Ford, National Instruments, Infineon, Micron, and Insulet. Ismail Sabri engaged with…

Malaysian Pm Meets President Biden, Asean Leaders At White House

WASHINGTON D.C, May 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob met with United States (US) President Joe Biden and ASEAN leaders at the White House on Thursday (Friday in Malaysia).  President Biden hosted in-person the leaders of ASEAN for a two-day ASEAN-US Special Summit here starting Thursday. The historic…

Bangladesh Restricts Foreign Travel For Government Officials

DHAKA, May 13 (NNN-BSS) – The Bangladeshi government has restricted foreign trips of its officials, under operating and development budgets, in the context of post-COVID-19 economic recovery and an ongoing global crisis. The country’s Ministry of Finance, yesterday issued a notification saying, all types of foreign trips, including exposure visits,…

Explosion In Pakistan’s Karachi Leaves One Dead, 13 Injured

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (NNN-APP) – Thirteen people were injured when a blast went off inside a market area, in the capital city Karachi of Pakistan’s southern Sindh province late last night, hospital authorities said. Many among the injured were in critical condition, and most of them got wounded after being…
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