North Korea: Kim supervises latest weapons test

PYONGYANG, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) == North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday’s test of what it called a “super-large multiple launch rocket system”, Pyongyang’s state media said Friday, hinting that it could be the last in that series. Pyongyang fired what South Korea described as “unidentified projectiles” on Thursday,…

US Pres Trump signs law backing Hong Kong protesters

A pro-democracy protester holds up a US flag during a gathering  WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.The Human Rights and Democracy Act mandates an annual review, to check if Hong Kong has enough autonomy…

Eight children among 15 civilians killed by mine in Afghanistan: govt

KABUL, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fifteen civilians, including eightchildren, were killed when their vehicle hit a land mine in Kunduzprovince in northern Afghanistan, a government official said. “At around 5:00 pm Wednesday evening a mine planted by the Taliban terrorists hit a civilian car… killing 15 civilians and wounding two…

Bangladesh-Turkey hold home minister level meeting in Ankara

DHAKA, Nov 29 (NNN-BSS) — A home-minister level meeting between Bangladesh and Turkey was held at the conference room of the Turkish Home Ministry in Ankara. Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal led a 20-member Bangladeshi delegation while Turkish Home Minister Suleyman Soylu led his country’s side, said an official…

Riyadh will always stay beside Dhaka on Rohingya issue, Saudi CGS tells PM

DHAKA, Nov 29 (NNN-BSS) — Visiting Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al- Ruwaili highly appreciated the role of Bangladesh in Rohingya issue and said Riyadh will always stay beside Dhaka on this issue. He said this during a courtesy call on Prime…

Malaysia Welcomes South Korea’s Proposal To Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership

By Noor Soraya Mohamad Jamal SEOUL, Nov 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Kuala Lumpur welcomes Seoul’s proposal to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership to mark the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship next year. Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the governments of both countries will discuss the details of the…

Australia’s First Underwater Hotel To Open On Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s first underwater hotel is set to open on the Great Barrier Reef in the coming days, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments. Situated about 40 nautical miles off Airlie Beach, at Hardy Reef’s reconstructed pontoon, that…

300 Families Affected By Last Week’s Earthquakes In Northern Laos

VIENTIANE, Nov 28 (NNN-KPL) – Damage to earthquakes in Hongsa and Xaysathan districts, in norhtern Lao province of Xayaboury, last week, has been estimated at over two billion kip (over 225,453 U.S. dollars), with over 300 families affected, the government said today (Thursday). Two earthquakes measuring 6.4 and 5.9 magnitudes,…

World’s Largest Tram Network Shuts Down As Melbourne Drivers Strike

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Tram drivers in the Australian city of Melbourne stopped work today (Thursday), demanding higher pay and more reliable work schedules. The halt of the world’s largest tram network, forced thousands of passengers onto replacement buses, following an ongoing dispute between the workers’ union and private…

Malaysia Inks 4 MoU With South Korea

From Noor Soraya Mohammad Jamal SEOUL, Nov 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is fully reaping the opportunity to step up its game in various fields by signing four memoranda of understanding (MoU) to tap on and work together with South Korea here, Thursday. The four MoU were inked in the presence…
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