US uses helicopters to rescue Americans trapped at hotel to Kabul airport
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US military in Afghanistan sent helicopters to rescue over 150 Americans unable to reach…
Australia Reports New Record Number Of COVID-19 Infections Despite Lockdown In Major Cities
CANBERRA, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia reported a new record number of 894 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases this morning, as…
India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 32,393,286
NEW DELHI, Aug 21 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 32,393,286 today, as 34,457 new cases were registered during…
Sri Lanka Announces 10-Day Nationwide Quarantine Curfew
COLOMBO, Aug 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – A 10-day nationwide quarantine curfew is imposed in Sri Lanka from last night, in order…
India’s Zydus Cadila COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Emergency Use Authorisation
NEW DELHI, Aug 21 (NNN-PTI) – Indian drugmaker, Zydus Cadila, yesterday received emergency use authorisation from the country’s drug regulator…
Iran Reports 28,833 New COVID-19 Cases
TEHRAN, Aug 21 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran registered yesterday, 28,833 new COVID-19 cases, taking the national count to 4,616,516, according to…
Philippines Receives More Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccines From China
MANILA, Aug 21 (NNN-PNA) – China delivered an additional batch of Sinovac CoronaVac vaccines to the Philippines this morning, to…
New Zealand Reports 21 New Community Cases Of COVID-19
WELLINGTON, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 in the community, Director of Public Health…
Thailand’s COVID-19 Cases Top One Million
BANGKOK, Aug 21 (NNN-TNA) – The cumulative COVID-19 cases in Thailand surpassed one million yesterday, driven by a continued surge…
UNHCR wants to keep working in Afghanistan
UNHCR says Afghanistan urgently needs support and humanitarian aid GENEVA, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR…