Asia

New Zealand Food Prices Surge Five Percent, Driven By Record Dairy Highs

WELLINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-RNZ) – New Zealand’s food prices rose five percent in the year, to July, up from 4.6…

UN reports sharp rise in conflict-related sexual violence in 2024

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — The conflict-related sexual violence rose sharply in 2024, with over 4,600 survivors having endured…

Laos Forecasts Steady Economic Growth Driven By Tourism, Investment

VIENTIANE, Aug 15 (NNN-KPL) – Laos’ Ministry of Finance, expected a positive economic outlook for the third quarter of this…

US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions

Cuban doctors wore the stickers at a welcoming ceremony WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has announced it…

Cloudburst Kills 46, Injures Over 100 In Indian-Controlled Kashmir

by Peerzada Arshad Hamid NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 46 people were killed and over 100 others…

Bangladesh’s General Election Roadmap To Be Announced Next Week

DHAKA, Aug 15 (NNN-BSS) – The roadmap for Bangladesh’s general election, due in Feb next year, will be announced next…

Indonesia Targets 10 Billion USD Footwear Exports To Europe

JAKARTA, Aug 15 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s footwear exports to Europe could surpass 10 billion U.S. dollars within the next three…

Indonesia Mulls Electricity Tariff Discount To Boost Consumption

JAKARTA, Aug 15 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government was considering introducing an electricity tariff discount, as a stimulus to spur…

Australian EV Sales Up 60 Percent To Record High

CANBERRA, Aug 14 (NNN-AAP) – Electric vehicle sales in Australia rose by over 60 percent, to a record high in…

Starlink Satellite Internet Officially Launched In Kazakhstan

ALMATY, Aug 14 (NNN-KNA) – Starlink satellite internet, became officially available in Kazakhstan yesterday, the press service of the country’s…