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Iran Reports 13,504 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,716,394 In Total

TEHRAN, Oct 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian health ministry reported yesterday, 13,504 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections…

Humanitarian crisis in focus as Italy hosts G20 Afghan summit

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi ROME, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi host a special summit of…

S.Korea Freezes Interest Rate At 0.75 Percent

SEOUL, Oct 12 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s central bank, today froze its benchmark interest rate at 0.75 percent, on worry…

New Zealand Reports 43 New Community Cases Of COVID-19 Delta Variant

WELLINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 43 new Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in the community today, bringing…

Covid-19: WHO experts back extra jab for people with weak immune systems

 GENEVA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization’s vaccine advisers recommended people with weakened immune systems should be offered…

China Issues Commemorative Stamps For COP15

KUNMING, Oct 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – China Post issued a commemorative stamp yesterday, for the 15th meeting of the Conference of…

UN chief slams ‘broken’ Taliban promises made to women and girls

 UNITED NATIONS, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slammed the Taliban’s “broken” promises to Afghan women and girls.…

Earthquake In Indonesia Triggers No Tsunami

JAKARTA, Oct 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake that hit Bitung city, in Indonesia’s eastern province of North Sulawesi, was recorded…

Interpreter who helped rescue Pres Biden in 2008 escapes Afghanistan

  WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm has…

Singapore Reports 2,263 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,263 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…