Asia

Eyeing China, EU parliament to back ban on forced labour

STRASBOURG (France), April 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU lawmakers will vote on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labour under…

‘Staggering’ number of workers facing climate change-induced health hazards: UN

GENEVA, April 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A large majority of workers worldwide are facing a cocktail of health hazards linked to…

Iran Vows “Harsher” Response Should Israel “Make Another Mistake”

TEHRAN, Apr 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, yesterday warned that, his country will make a “harsher…

Fire Broke Out At Parking Area Of Int’l Airport In Pasay City, Philippines Burnt 19 Vehicles

MANILA, Apr 23 (NNN-PNA) – A fire that broke out yesterday, in the parking lot extension of the Ninoy Aquino…

Philippine Terrorist Group Leader, 11 Others Killed In Clash

MANILA, Apr 23 (NNN-PNA) – Top leader of the terrorist group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)-Karialan Faction, and 11 of…

Urgent: DPRK Top Leader Guides Simulated Nuclear Counterattack Drill

PYONGYANG, Apr 23 (NNN-KCNA) – The top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), oversaw a simulated nuclear…

KL20 Summit: Malaysia Making Great Strides In Development Of Its Smart Cities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia is making significant strides in the development of its smart cities, thanks to a…

ESCAP 80: Malaysia Emphasises Longstanding Commitment To Sustainable Development

BANGKOK, April 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia will continue to leverage digital innovation for better policy interventions and improved social protection…

Indonesia’s Trade Balance Surplus Surged To 4.47 Billion USD In March

JAKARTA, Apr 22 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia registered a trade balance surplus of 4.47 billion U.S. dollars in March, surging from…

Australian Energy Minister Announces Largest Renewable Project Tender

CANBERRA, Apr 22 (NNN-AAP) – The Australian federal and state governments struck a deal, to significantly boost the nation’s renewable…