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Kazakh President Signs Decree For New Draft Of Compulsory Military Service

ALMATY, Feb 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed a decree, on the dismissal of conscripted servicemen to the…

Honda, Nissan End Merger Talks, Promise To Continue Cooperation

TOKYO, Feb 14 (NNN-NHK) – Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., yesterday, announced the decision to terminate discussions on…

Iranian President Slams U.S. Policy Of Pressure-Cum-Negotiation

TEHRAN, Feb 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, yesterday, strongly criticised the United States for its contradictory policies towards…

Afghan faces trial over deadly knife attack on German policeman

BERLIN, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Afghan man with suspected jihadist motives goes on trial in Germany on Thursday over…

Three Students Killed In Traffic Accident In Nepalese Capital

KATHMANDU, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – A school bus skidded off the highway, on the outskirts of Kathmandu last night, leaving…

Indonesia Aims To Boost Sustainable Palm Oil Productivity

JAKARTA, Feb 13 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia is committed to increasing palm oil productivity through sustainable practices, to support food self-sufficiency,…

China, Kuwait Marked 60th Anniversary Of Former Kuwaiti Emir’s Landmark China Visit

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 13 (NNN-KUNA) – The Chinese Embassy in Kuwait hosted a ceremony yesterday, to mark 60 years since…

Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry Confirms 2025 Targets

JAKARTA, Feb 13 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian Tourism Minister, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving its 2025…

Vietnam’s Trade Ministry Proposes Green E-Commerce Law

HANOI, Feb 13 (NNN-VNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), has proposed a new green e-commerce law, to…

Five Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsized Off S. Korea’s Southern Island

SEOUL, Feb 13 (NNN-YONHAP) – Five people were rescued, after a fishing boat with 10 people on board capsized, off…