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Authorities In Malaysia’s Johor State Close Down 13 Schools Over Chemical Pollution

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Authorities in Malaysia’s southern Johor state announced that, 13 schools will be indefinitely…

Qatar Says U.S., Taliban Make Progress In Marathon Talks

DOHA, Qatar, March 13 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar announced that the United States and Taliban have made progress in their longest…

N.K. leader not mentioned among deputies newly elected to parliament

Kim Yo-jong (R) is seen together with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at an event in Pyongyang on Dec. 30,…

Indonesian govt deploys 10 helicopters, one Cassa to put out forest fires in Sumatra

A joint exercise has been undertaken by several Indonesian ministries and private sector to put out forest fires in the…

Thai DPM: Series of bombings not politically motivated

BANGKOK, March 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Thailand’s security authorities ruled out the series of bombings in Satun and Phatthalung provinces in…

Indonesia: Polls show Pres Jokowi holds lead ahead of April election

JAKARTA, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With just over a month to go to an Indonesian election, President Joko Widodo holds…

Kim Jong Nam murder case: Siti Aisyah now back in Indonesia

Siti Aisyah freed from accusation of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has returned home…

South Korean President Moon arrives in KL for state visit

The special aircraft carrying Moon and his wife, Kim Jung-sook, landed at the KL International Airport (KLIA) at 12.40pm. BERNAMA…

India: 3 dead after snowstorm in J&K’s Kupwara

SRINAGAR, March 12 (NNN-PTI) — Three persons died due to cold after they were caught in a snowstorm in Jammu and Kashmir’s…

UN probing North Korea sanctions violations in 20 countries

UNITED NATIONS, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN experts say they are investigating possible violations of United Nations sanctions on North Korea in…