Malaysia’s Daily COVID-19 Tally Remains Above 20,000 Mark, 22,642 Cases Wednesday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s daily tally of COVID-19 cases remained above the 20,000-mark as 22,642 new cases…
Colombian President kicks off South Korean tour in search for paths to economic recovery
SEOUL, Aug 25 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Colombia’s President Ivan Duque has landed in Seoul to start his South Korean investment-seeking tour…
Invest In Health Equity For Sustainable Recovery – APEC Ministers
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies are united in their call to close…
G7 leaders agree it is ‘moral duty’ to help Afghans: von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen BRUSSELS, Aug 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said…
Gold up for grabs as Tokyo Paralympic sport starts
TOKYO, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Paralympic sport got under way in Tokyo on Wednesday, after a high-energy and poignant opening…
US VP Harris in Hanoi as Afghan debacle rumbles
HANOI, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vice President Kamala Harris began a visit to Vietnam Wednesday to stress US commitment to…
Afghans race to flee Taliban after US confirms Aug 31 airlift deadline
KABUL, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Afghans faced an increasingly desperate race to escape life under the Taliban after President Joe…
Financial Assistance Crucial To Fulfill Needs Of People In Afghanistan — IFRC
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Financial assistance by the global community is deemed crucial to helping…
Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse
TEHRAN, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The head of Iran’s prison service has apologised after hackers leaked videos showing the abuse…
Climate Change Tops Asia-Pacific Banks’ Long-, Short-Term Risk Concern Lists — Poll
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Climate change has climbed to the top of Asia-Pacific banks’ short- and long-term risk…