Asia

Philippines, Japan Renew Bilateral Swap Arrangement

MANILA, Jan 6 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines and Japan have renewed their Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA), effective Jan 1, 2025,…

Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo

KINSHASA, Jan 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash in…

Search For Australian Shark Attack Victim Suspended

CANBERRA, Jan 6 (NNN-AAP) – Authorities in South Australia (SA), ended the search for the body of a surfer who…

Over 800,000 Stimulant Tablets, 32 Kg ICE Seized In W. Afghanistan

KABUL, Jan 6 (NNN-BNA) – Afghan authorities seized 811,900 stimulant tablets and 32 kg of ICE (methamphetamine), in western Afghanistan’s…

35 Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Eastern Singapore

SINGAPORE, Jan 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – About 35 residents were evacuated early yesterday morning, after a fire broke out in a…

Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world’s oldest person at nearly 117

Sister Inah Canabarro, 115, puts her hands together in prayer, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Friday, Feb 16, 2024 PORTO ALEGRE…

India’s Coast Guard Helicopter Crashed In Gujarat, Killing Three

NEW DELHI, Jan 6 (NNN-PTI) – A helicopter, belonging to the Indian Coast Guard, crashed yesterday, in the western state…

Afghanistan’s Trade Volume Surpassed 12 Billion USD Last Year

KABUL, Jan 6 (NNN-BNA) – Afghanistan’s total trade volume in 2024 exceeded more than 12 billion U.S. dollars, with a…

S. Korea’s Presidential Security Service Chief Vows To Block Arrest Of Impeached Yoon

SEOUL, Jan 6 (NNN-YONHAP) – Chief of South Korea’s presidential security service, Park Jong-joon, yesterday, vowed to block any attempt…

Four Naxals, Policeman Killed In Gunfight In India’s Chhattisgarh

NEW DELHI, Jan 6 (NNN-PTI) – At least four Naxals and a policeman were killed yesterday, in a fierce gunfight…