General

Iran Serious In Vienna Talks, But Not Trusting “Enemy”: Nuclear Negotiator

TEHRAN, May 16 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, stressed yesterday that, although the Islamic republic is serious in the…

Afghanistan Announces National Budget For Current Fiscal Year

KABUL, May 15 (NNN-ANA) – Afghanistan yesterday announced, a 231.4-billion-afghani (2.6- billion-U.S. dollar) national budget, for the 1401 fiscal year…

Vietnam To Ban Plastic Bags By 2030

HANOI, May 15 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam will ban the use of all plastic bags from 2030, including those in wet…

Formation of US-Malaysia committee equitable move to resolve palm oil, rubber issues

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), May 15 (NNN-Bernama) —  The establishment of a working committee between Malaysia and the United States to address the…

Imran Khan alleges conspiracy to assassinate him

NEW DELHI, May 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan alleged on Saturday night that there is a…

Malaysian government effort to work with US CBP will help address forced labour issues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has expressed support for the government’s initiatives to explore more business opportunities with the…

ASEAN, US redouble collective efforts towards peaceful solution in Myanmar — joint vision statement

BANGKOK, May 15 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN and the United States (US) will redouble their collective efforts towards a peaceful solution in Myanmar.  In a…

ASEAN, US committed to advance cooperation in maritime domain

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States committed to advancing their…

Malaysian FM, Myanmar’s NUG FM meet in Washington

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah had an informal meeting with Foreign Minister of Myanmar’s National…

FAO Chief Calls On G7 To Take Steps On Food Shortages

ROME, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The head of the Rome-based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on Friday called…