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US Sec of State Pompeo says would ‘happily’ go to Tehran

WASHINGTON, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would “happily” go to Tehran to address…

Afghanistan: At least 10 killed as three blasts rock Kabul

KABUL, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 people including several women and a child were killed and 41 others…

India: Lok Sabha passes bill declaring triple talaq illegal

NEW DELHI, July 26 (NNN-BSS) – The Indian Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliamentr) ssed “The Muslim Women (Protection of…

Rohingya influx causes price hike, pushes down wages

DHAKA, July 26 (NNN-BSS) – Rohingya influx caused 50 percent price hike of essential commodities while it pushed down the…

US, China to resume trade talks next week

WASHINGTON, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US and Chinese officials will resume negotiations next week in an effort to resolve the year-long…

Vietnam To Vaccinate Girls Against Cervical Cancer

HANOI, Vietnam, July 25 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam plans to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer, which kills seven local women each…

Chinese Construction, Engineering Technology Showcased In The Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, July 25 (NNN-PNA) – A three-day China engineering technology exhibition, kicked off here on Wednesday, showcasing the cutting-edge…

5.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued

TOKYO, Japan, July 25 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale, today (Thursday), struck…

Stena Bulk says spoke to seized tanker’s crew, all are safe and well

STOCKHOLM, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — All 23 crew on a British-flagged tanker seized last week by Iran in the Strait…

Japan’s Abe Apologises To Families Of Leprosy Patients For Suffering

TOKYO, Japan, July 25 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, apologised to family members of former leprosy patients, who…