Uganda govt says no deal yet with US to host 2,000 Afghan refugees
KAMPALA, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ugandan government clarified that it has not yet reached a formal agreement with the…
COVID: Third Dose Vaccination Increases 3-5 Folds To Neutralise Antibody Titers
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine, given at an interval of six months after…
Pandemic Fatigue Faced By Malaysians Worrying – Experts
By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) – The pandemic fatigue experienced by Malaysians, in general, is growing…
IMF to withhold Afghanistan funds amid uncertainty: official
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF will withhold funds to Afghanistan amid the uncertainty over the status of…
Afghanistan crisis: Pres Biden says no American will be left behind
While some Afghans have made it onto evacuation flights, disturbing reports suggest others are unable even to get to the…
New Zealand Reports 11 New Delta Community Cases
WELLINGTON, Aug 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand reported 11 new Delta community cases yesterday, all in Auckland, and being transferred…
APEC Ministers Commit To Protecting Food Systems, Launch Food Security Roadmap
WELLINGTON, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Agriculture and food ministers from 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), yesterday…
Japan Preparing To Offer Third Shot Of COVID Vaccine To Medical Workers
TOKYO, Aug 20 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s minister in charge of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, said yesterday, the government is preparing…
Tourist Destinations Reopen In Bangladesh After Posting Pandemic Losses Worth 2.33 Billion USD
DHAKA, Aug 20 (NNN-BSS) – Clubs and community centres, resorts, as well as, recreational facilities across Bangladesh reopened to tourists…
China, Tajikistan Hold Joint Anti-Terror Drills
DUSHANBE, Aug 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Chinese Ministry of Public Security, and the Tajik Ministry of Internal Affairs, held joint…