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Iraqi FM Meets Arab League Chief In Baghdad Over Arab, Regional Issues

BAGHDAD, Sept 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, met with Arab League (AL) Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, over Arab…

Thai Govt Housing Bank To Compensate Flood Victims Hit By Tropical Storm Podul

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) announced that, it will be offering seven emergency…

S. Korea, Myanmar reach summit deal to boost economic ties

tBy Lee Chi-dong NAYPYITAW, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA-YONHAP) — South Korea and Myanmar agreed Tuesday to open a new chapter in…

Bangladesh’s mega bridge to boost economy

DHAKA, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Bangladesh’s largest river bridge is expected to bolster the country’s economy through a landmark connection between capital Dhaka…

Cambodia, Malaysia Sign Deals To Boost Trade, Investment, Tourism

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept 3 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Malaysia signed two pacts today (Tuesday), to boost bilateral trade, investment…

Vinda Group Begins Construction Of ASEAN Headquarters In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Top Chinese tissue maker, Vinda International Holdings Ltd (Vinda International), begun construction of…

Thailand, South Korea Sign Cooperation Agreements, MoUs’

BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept 3 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand and South Korea signed several agreements in varied aspects of bilateral cooperation. At…

Explosion Rocks Afghan Capital, Casualties Feared

KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Casualties were feared, after a powerful explosion rocked near a compound frequented by foreigners,…

Iranian Tanker Did Not Enter Lebanese Waters: Source

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept 3 (NNN-NNA) – A Lebanese maritime source denied, on Monday, the entry of the Iranian tanker, Adrian…

Turkey Urges For Full Implementation Of Idlib Deal

ANKARA, Turkey, Sept 3 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Russia and Iran should ensure the full implementation of the Idlib deal “immediately,” Turkish…