Asia-Pacific

World's oldest verified living person dies in Japan at 116

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Japan's oldest resident and the world's oldest verified living person, Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the Kyodo news agency reported.

Russian, Chinese warships practice tasks in Asia-Pacific

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Warships of Russia’s Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy practiced anti-submarine warfare during a joint patrol in Asia-Pacific waters, the Pacific Fleet’s press service said.

AALCO conference on countering terrorism kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Asian–African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) conference, focusing on the prevention and countering of terrorism kicked off in Tehran.

Tehran hosts Asia Coop. Dialogue senior officials meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Senior officials of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) meeting with the chairmanship of Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari was held in Tehran Sunday.

Iran to continue supporting multilateralism: Acting FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani stated that Iran will continue the path of supporting multilateralism and confronting unilateralism.

Iran to host diplomats from 30 Asian countries for ACD summit

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran will host a meeting of top diplomats from the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) member states in the coming days.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins 4th consecutive term

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured her fourth straight term in the general elections after a campaign marred by violence amid a boycott call from the main opposition party.

In India;

At least 4 dead, dozens injured in stampede at music festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – At least four people have died and five are fighting for their lives after a stampede at a music festival in India on Saturday, which left dozens injured.

UNDP urges new measures for Asia-Pacific human development

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – UNDP has urged swift action and new directions to advance Asia-Pacific's human development.

Russian, Chinese warships begin 3rd patrol in Pacific Ocean

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Warships of Russia and China have begun their third joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean early on Friday, the Russian Pacific Fleet’s press service said on Friday.

Around 100 die in India amid sweltering heat: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Nearly 100 have died as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in the two most populous states, media outlets reported.

China opposes NATO meddling in Asia-Pacific: defense ministry

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Beijing is against NATO’s interference in the Asia-Pacific region’s affairs under the pretext of countering the so-called Chinese challenge, Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday.

Armenia, Russia hold political consultations on Iran coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The Armenian and Russian foreign ministries held political consultations on April 11 in Yerevan on partnership in the Asia-Pacific region, cooperation with Iran, and cooperation in multilateral platforms in the Asia-Pacific.

Japan, NATO agree to increase coop. in Indo-Pacific region

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Japan and NATO agreed increase cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan to develop 3,000 km long-range missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Japan's Ministry of Defence is arranging to develop multiple long-range missiles with a range of up to about 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) and aims to deploy them in the 2030s.

At least 10 dead after fire rips through Cambodia hotel

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – At least 10 people were believed dead after a fire tore through a hotel and casino in the Cambodian border town of Poipet, police said.

India to deploy ballistic missiles on China, Pakistan border

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The Indian MoD has cleared a proposal to procure around 120 Pralay ballistic missiles, which will be deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan.

Lavrov says NATO to penetrate Asia-Pacific region soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – NATO will soon penetrate the Asia-Pacific region, after which it will claim the bloc’s defense line in the South China Sea, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the Primakov Readings forum on Wednesday.

Asia-Pacific no one's backyard, says China's Xi

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena for big power contests.

3rd Regional Seminar for Asia-Pacific Parliaments kicks off

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – At the initiative taken by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the National Assembly of Pakistan, the Third Regional Seminar for Asia-Pacific Parliaments kicked off in Pakistan on Wednesday.

9th WCO training center in Asia-Pacific region opened in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Ninth Regional Training Center of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in the Asia Pacific Region (Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB) was officially inaugurated in Iran on Wednesday.

Thai Constitutional Court temporarily suspends PM Prayuth

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Thai media reported on Wednesday that the constitutional court has suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duty pending the result of a legal review of his term limit.

Moscow:

US-Japan joint naval exercises threat to security of Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry criticized the joint naval exercises conducted by Japan and the United States near the Russian border, saying that such actions by the Japanese side as a threat to the security of Russia.

Attacks on Pakistan military bases leaves 19 soldiers killed

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) –Insurgents in the Pakistani province of Balochistan attacked two military bases overnight, killing four soldiers while losing 15 of their own men, a top official said on Thursday.

New Zealand PM:

Tonga volcano eruption caused ‘significant damage’

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa suffered “significant” damage from a powerful volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami, but there were no reports of injuries or deaths as of yet.