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Iran’s President Lauds “Self-Sufficiency” Amid U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, May 21 (NNN-IRNA) – U.S. sanctions have hurt Iranians over the past years, but they also led to great…

Japanese Gov’t To Provide Cash Hand-Outs To Students In Need Amid Pandemic

TOKYO, May 20 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government is planning to offer financial aid to students here, who are struggling…

Thai National Carrier To Seek Restructuring Via Bankruptcy Court

BANGKOK, May 20 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s national flag carrier, Thai Airways International Plc, will seek restructuring via a bankruptcy court,…

Indonesian Capital Extends Partial Lock-down Again As Cases Leap

JAKARTA, May 20 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian capital, Jakarta, which is hardest hit by the COVID-19 outbreak, on Tuesday, decided…

Japan’s Kobe City To Return Giant Panda To China As Lease Expires

TOKYO, May 20 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese city of Kobe will return a giant female panda, rented from China for…

Thousands Evacuated As Heavy Rain, Gusts Hit India’s Odisha, Bengal Ahead Of Cyclone Amphan

NEW DELHI, May 20 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities in the Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal evacuated, and subsequently moved…

Iran Says U.S. Attempts To Extend UN Arms Embargo “Fruitless”

TEHRAN, May 20 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian top security official, said on Tuesday that, the United States has failed to gather…

Sri Lankan President Pays Tribute To War Heroes On 11th Anniversary Of War Victory

COLOMBO, May 20 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, paid tribute to thousands of soldiers, who sacrificed their lives…

Singapore To Exit COVID-19 Circuit Breaker, Resume Activities In Three Phases

SINGAPORE, May 20 (NNN-CNA) – The current COVID-19 Circuit Breaker measures will be exited and the banned activities will be…

Trial Against Former Malaysian PM Najib Resumes, Stepson Might Turn Witness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – The trial against former Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, resumed on Tuesday, as the…