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Singapore Reports 2,236 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,236 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…

DPRK Test-Fires Newly-Developed Hypersonic Missile

PYONGYANG, Sept 29 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) test-fired a hypersonic missile, Hwasong-8, in Toyang-ri, Ryongrim…

Afghan Government Officials Urge U.S. To Halt Drone Patrolling Over Airspace

KABUL, Sept 29 (NNN-ANA) – Afghan government officials, urged the U.S. to halt drone patrolling over Afghan territory, the state-run…

Top U.S. General Calls Afghan War “Strategic Failure”

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said yesterday, during a…

Indonesian Parliament Approves Government’s 2022 Budget

JAKARTA, Sept 29 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian parliament, yesterday, approved the government’s spending budget of 2,714.15 trillion rupiahs (about 190…

Australia’s Union Leaders Warn Of Job Losses From Nuclear Submarine Deal: Sydney Morning Herald

SYDNEY, Sept 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s peak union body, voiced its anger at the government’s decision, to abruptly cancel its…

China, Philippines To Deepen Cooperation On Fighting Transnational Crime

MANILA, Sept 28 (NNN-PNA) – The Chinese Embassy in Manila said today that, China and the Philippines have agreed to…

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan To Improve Cross-Border Transit Of Goods

TASHKENT, Sept 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – The heads of border authorities of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, held a meeting to discuss issues…

Singapore Reports 1,647 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Sept 28 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 1,647 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country to…

Cancer Remains S. Korea’s Top Cause Of Death In 2020

SEOUL, Sept 28 (NNN-YONHAP) – Cancer remained the top cause of death in South Korea in 2020, continuing to rank…