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Russian Pres Putin holds talk with China’s Xi and Pakistan’s Imran Khan on Afghan situation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping MOSCOW, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his…

Japan’s Ex-Foreign Minister Kishida Plans To Challenge Suga In Liberal Democratic Party’s Leadership Race

TOKYO, Aug 26 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s former Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida, plans to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party…

Malaysian Aviation Commission Revises 2021 Passenger Traffic Forecast Downwards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has revised its 2021 passenger traffic forecast downwards, expecting…

Afghan girl born on US military plane named Reach, after aircraft’s code name

BERLIN, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Afghan girl born aboard a US military plane as her family was fleeing Taliban…

AirAsia Is Travel-Ready With Highest Safety, Hygiene Standards In Place

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — AirAsia Group is ready to fly with its operating crew and frontline staff 100…

Malaysian Ringgit Extends Gains vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit has extended its winning streak for the fourth consecutive day Thursday,…

US to ensure Americans, partners can leave Afghanistan beyond Aug 31: Blinken

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would work to ensure…

42.4 Per Cent Of Malaysia’s Population Fully Vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Some 42.4 per cent of Malaysia’s population or 13,842,928 individuals have completed both doses…

Afghanistan: Evacuations Continue As Deadline Draws Near

KABUL, Aug 26 (NNN-ANA) – Afghan media reports said, at least 20 people had died in shootings and stampedes, at…

Covid-19: Global cases plateau after nearly two months of increase, WHO reports

The number of new global cases now appears to be stable GENEVA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of new COVID-19 cases…