Indonesia misses economic growth forecasts in Q1 as exports slip
JAKARTA, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indonesia’s economy grew slower than expected in the first quarter, official data showed, as exports…
Sri Lanka schools re-open amid fears of more militant attacks
COLOMBO, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — State schools in Sri Lanka resumed classes on Monday amid tight security after the Easter…
Papua New Guinea PM plays down leadership challenge
PORT MORESBY, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Papua New Guinea’s embattled prime minister insisted he still had the backing of his party…
Militants kill politician ahead of new round of India vote; polling station set ablaze
SRINAGAR (Kashmir, India), May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Suspected separatist militants shot dead a local leader from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
N.Korea tests multiple rocket launchers: KCNA
SEOUL, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea has tested long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons in a “strike…
Taliban attack a police headquarters in Afghanistan
KUNDUZ (Afghanistan), May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Taliban suicide bomber and several gunmen attacked a police headquarters in northern Afghanistan…
US sends naval strike group to Middle East in ‘message’ to Iran
WASHINGTON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is sending anaircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to…
India goes on fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls Monday
NEW DELHI, May 6 (NNN-BSS) — Congress President Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi will contest from Amethi and…
U.S. “Big Three” Automakers Speed Up Model Changeover, Restructuring In China
CHICAGO, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Amid a global slowdown in auto sales, General Motors (GM), Ford, and Fiat Chrysler (FCA)…
Afghan Military Kills At Least 52 Militants In Eastern Province
KABUL, Afghanistan, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 52 militants, including two local Taliban leaders, have been killed, following Afghan…