Asia

Abe, U.S. National Security Adviser Hold Talks Ahead Of Trump’s State Visit To Japan

TOKYO, Japan, May 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe and U.S. National Security Adviser, John Bolton, held talks…

‘Not tenable’ for Singapore to go easy on Malaysian drug offenders, says its minister

SINGAPORE, May 24 (NNN-CNA) — It is “not tenable” for Singapore to go easy on Malaysian drug offenders who are…

Thailand: No Political Bloc Yet Able to Form Coalition Government

BANGKOK, May 24 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s new parliament formally opens Friday (May 24) after March’s general election Exactly two months…

Trump won’t focus heavily on trade during Japan trip: U.S. official

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mrs. Akie Abe prior…

PM Modi vows ‘every moment of my life, every fibre of my being devoted to nation’

Bhartiya Janata Party workers welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he, along with BJP President Amit Shah, arrive at the…

Indonesia: 257 nabbed for inciting post-election riots

Tear gas fired as Indonesia protest turns violent. Photo courtesy of Anadolu JAKARTA, May 24 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Police arrested nearly…

Air Raids Kill Five Militants In Afghanistan’s Eastern Province

MAIDAN SHAHR, Afghanistan, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least five militants have been confirmed dead and five others injured, as…

Pakistan, Russia Sign Statement On “No First Placement Of Weapons In Outer Space”: FM

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 23 (NNN-PPI) – Pakistan and Russia signed a joint statement on “No First Placement of Weapons in…

18-Year-Old Man In Australia Charged After Being Found With Bomb-Making Materials In Backpack

SYDNEY, Australia, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An 18-year-old man in Australia has been charged by police, after allegedly being found…

Philippine President Orders “Immediate” Shipping Of Trash Back To Canada

MANILA, Philippines, May 23 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, ordered the “immediate” shipment of tonnes of Canadian garbage back…