Asia

US races for Taliban deal but Afghan peace further away

WASHINGTON, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After nearly two decades inAfghanistan, the United States is racing to reach an agreement with…

India recovers 13 bodies after monsoon dam breach

MUMBAI, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thirteen bodies have been recovered inwestern India after the heaviest monsoon rains in a decade…

Indonesia: Jakarta residents sue government over air pollution

JAKARTA, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Residents of Indonesia’s capital on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the government over the toxic…

Azerbaijan to continue its independent and diversified foreign policy

By R.Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (NNN-BERNAMA)…

Death Of Aussie Man Eating Gecko Lizard For A Dare Prompts Warnings From Health Experts

SYDNEY, Australia, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The death of David Dowell, an Australian father of three, who ate a small…

Egyptian, Indian Naval Forces Conduct Drills In Mediterranean Sea

CAIRO, Egypt, July 4 (NNN-MENA) – The Egyptian and Indian Naval forces, carried out Wednesday, drills in the Mediterranean Sea,…

Mongolian PM Calls For More Attention To Protecting Disability Rights

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia, July 3 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – Mongolian Prime Minister, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, said, more attention should be paid to…

Iran, Iraq, Syria Agree To Build Transport Corridor To Boost Trade Ties

TEHRAN, Iran, July 3 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran, Syria and Iraq have agreed to build a multi-modal transport corridor, to boost…

Iran’s Annual Exports To Iraq Hit 13 Billion USD

TEHRAN, Iran, July 3 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran exported 13 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of goods and services to Iraq, in…

Syrian President, Iranian Official Discuss “Escalatory Stances” With U.S.

DAMASCUS, Syria, July 3 (NNN-SANA) – Syria’s President, Bashar al-Assad, discussed the “escalatory stances” of the U.S. administration, with a…