Asia

Laos, Vietnam To Strengthen Comprehensive Cooperation

VIENTIANE, Aug 23 (NNN-KPL) – Vietnamese Vice President, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, paid an official visit to Laos, to further…

New Zealand, U.S. Pursue Further Negotiations For Tariffs

WELLINGTON, Aug 23 (NNN-RNZ) – New Zealand and the United States trade officials, met in Washington, to address concerns over…

Iranian, European FMs To Hold Phone Call On Nuclear Issue

TEHRAN, Aug 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, was to discuss the country’s nuclear issue in a…

Kenyan Pres Ruto holds talks with UN Sec-Gen Guterres, discussing African security

YOKOHAMA (Japan), AUG 22 (NNN-KBC) — Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres…

5.2-Magnitude Quake Hit Sagaing, Myanmar

YANGON, Aug 22 (NNN-MNA) – A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Sagaing region, Myanmar, at about 11:26 a.m. local time today, the…

Road Accident Injured 24 In N. Afghanistan

KABUL, Aug 22 (NNN-BNA) – At least 24 commuters were injured, as a passenger bus collided with a truck, in…

Police Foiled Attempts To Smuggle Ancient Coins In Afghanistan

KABUL, Aug 22 (NNN-BNA) – Police foiled attempts to smuggle ancient coins abroad, via the airport, in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar…

Nearly 30 Injured In Factory Fire In Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (NNN-APP) – Nearly 30 people were injured, after a blaze erupted in a fireworks factory, in Pakistan’s…

Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino scammers

Nigeria has deported 102 foreigners, including 60 Chinese nationals and 39 Filipinos convicted of “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud”, its anti-corruption…

Indonesia Eyes Role In ASEAN Cross-Border Power Trade

JAKARTA, Aug 22 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia, through its state-owned energy company, PT Pertamina, is eyeing business opportunities in the development…