Asia

Thailand, Japan Agree To Accelerate Conclusion Of RCEP Pact

From Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Oct 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand and Japan agreed to accelerate the conclusion of the…

King Conveys His Congratulations To Japanese Government

From Siti Salwa Shaari TOKYO, Oct 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah…

Indonesian President Releases New Cabinet For 2nd Term, Former Rival Included

JAKARTA, Oct 23 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, today (Wednesday) announced cabinet ministers, attorney general and head of investment…

One-Day Staff Strike Partially Affects India’s Banking Operations

MUMBAI, Oct 23 (NNN-PTI) – Banking operations in India were partially affected, following the one-day strike called by two employee…

Pompeo, Japanese FM Hold Phone Talks Over Iran

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (NNN-NHK) – U.S. State Department said, Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, held phone talks with Japanese Foreign…

Japanese Emperor Naruhito Proclaims Enthronement In Highly Ritualised Ceremony

TOKYO, Oct 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Japanese Emperor Naruhito, on Tuesday (today), proclaimed his enthronement in a highly ritualised, ancient-style ceremony…

Japanese Emperor’s Remarks At Sokuirei-Seiden-No-Gi Ceremony

TOKYO, Oct 22 (NNN-TJN) – The following are remarks made by the Emperor, during the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi ceremony, to proclaim his…

Seven-Vehicle Pile-Up Leaves 15 Injured In Central Japan

TOKYO, Oct 22 (NNN-NHK) – At least 15 people were injured in a seven-vehicle pile-up, which left three cars ablaze…

15 Police, Eight Militants Killed In N. Afghanistan

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 15 police and eight militants were killed, after a dozen Taliban militants…

Iran Ready To Settle Tensions With Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Oct 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said, he is ready to travel to Saudi Arabia…