Asia

Vietnam Reports 11,214 New COVID-19 Cases, 348,059 In Total

HANOI, Aug 23 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 11,214 new COVID-19 infections yesterday, including 11,208 locally transmitted and six imported, according…

Thailand Strives To Elevate Tourism Industry Striken By Pandemic

BANGKOK, Aug 23 (NNN-TNA) – More than a year-and-a-half since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Thailand’s tourism industry is now…

Iran Registers Daily High In COVID-19 Deaths

TEHRAN, Aug 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s daily COVID-19 death toll hit a new high yesterday by registering 684 new cases,…

Afghanistan crisis: Seven people die in chaos near Kabul airport, says UK defence ministry

A demonstrator holds a banner as he takes part in a ‘Save Afghanistan’ protest in Parliament Square, in London, Britain…

Iraq, Japan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Situation

BAGHDAD, Aug 22 (NNN-NINA) – Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, yesterday discussed with Iraqi leaders, bilateral ties and regional…

Cambodia Arrests Two Drug Criminals, Seizing Over 28 Kg Of Illicit Drugs

PHNOM PENH, Aug 22 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s Anti-Drug Department police have arrested two men, for allegedly trafficking over 28 kilograms…

Aussie PM Backs Reopening Plan Amid Record COVID-19 Infections

CANBERRA, Aug 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, urged state and territory governments, to stick with the pathway…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 32,424,234

NEW DELHI, Aug 22 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 32,424,234 today, as 30,948 new cases were registered during…

Thailand Reports 19,014 New COVID-19 Cases

BANGKOK, Aug 22 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand logged 19,014 new cases of COVID-19, along with 233 more fatalities, the Centre for…

Afghanistan crisis: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport due to ‘security threats’

   WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Saturday urged its citizens in Afghanistan to avoid traveling to…