American Soldier Crossing Border Into DPRK Disillusioned With American Society: KCNA

SEOUL, Aug 17 (NNN-YONHAP) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) released the findings of an ongoing investigation into an American soldier crossing the border into the country last month, attributing his motivation to disillusion with the inequality of American society, reported state media yesterday. According to the official…

Typhoon Lan Heads To Western Japan, Holiday Travel Affected

TOKYO, Aug 15 (NNN-NHK) – A powerful typhoon remains on course to make landfall on the Pacific coast of western Japan today, affecting many people, during Japan’s annual Bon holidays, according to the weather agency and transport operators, yesterday. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) advised people in both eastern and western…

Temperatures In Iraq Surpass 50 Degrees Celsius Amid Heatwave

BAGHDAD, Aug 13 (NNN-NINA) – A heatwave is hitting Iraq, sending its temperatures to surpass 50 degrees Celsius yesterrday, the Iraqi Meteorological Organisation and Seismology, said, in a statement. The hottest temperatures of up to 51 degrees Celsius were recorded in the provinces of Baghdad, Najaf, Qadisiyah, Dhi Qar and…

Malaysian Unity Government Respects Polls Results, Determined To Work Harder – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Unity Government is determined to continue working diligently to fulfil the needs of the people as expressed by the results of the six state elections and the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election Saturday, said Anwar Ibrahim. The Malaysian prime minister said his administration would stay…

Malaysia, China Pledged To Deepen Cooperation In Various Fields

GEORGE TOWN, Penang, Aug 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, here yesterday, during which the two sides pledged to deepen cooperation in various fields. Recalling his successful visit to China in March this year, Anwar said, China is a reliable…

Over One Million Stranded As Floods Ravage Parts Of SE Bangladesh

DHAKA, Aug 11 (NNN-BSS) – The floods in parts of south-west Bangladesh, due to the onrush of upstream waters, coupled with heavy downpours, have affected over one million people and displaced tens of thousands. According to the country’s National Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NDRCC), under the Ministry of Disaster Management…

Ecuador’s Presidential Candidate Shot Dead

QUITO, Aug 10 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Fernando Villavicencio, Ecuador’s candidate for the presidential election later this month, was killed yesterday, in an armed attack following a political rally held in Quito, the country’s capital, Ecuadorian President, Guillermo Lasso, confirmed. “My solidarity and condolences to his wife and daughters. Because of…

Pakistani President Approves Dissolution Of National Assembly For Elections

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani President, Arif Alvi, has approved the country’s prime minister’s advice, to dissolve the National Assembly or the lower house of parliament, said a statement from the President House Media Wing. According to the statement, released late yesterday, the president had approved the summary sent…

Pakistan’s Federal Gov’t To Step Down Today: Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, said yesterday that, the country’s federal government will step down today, following which a caretaker setup will take charge, till the next general elections. Sharif made the remarks, when he paid a farewell visit to the Pakistan Army’s general headquarters…

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Highlights Regional Centrality, Economic Integrity

JAKARTA, Aug 8 (NNN-ANTARA) – The general session of the 44th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), kicked off here in Indonesia’s capital yesterday, calling for governments and parliaments in the region to promote regional economic growth and enhance ASEAN’s economic integration. “Amid the uncertainty of global economy, governments, members of parliaments…
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