Ship Catches Fire In Central Indonesia, All Passengers Rescued
JAKARTA, Aug 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – A ship carrying at least 34 people, caught fire in the waters off Sulawesi Tenggara…
Shops, Markets Remain Closed In Kabul As Desperate People Crowd Airport
KABUL, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Shops, markets and schools remained closed today, in the Afghan capital of Kabul, and earlier…
Pres Biden says deteriorating situation in Afghanistan “did unfold more quickly” than US anticipates
US President Joe Biden delivering remarks on Afghanistan at the White House WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — President Joe Biden…
Afghanistan: World must unite to ensure Kabul will not be safe haven for ‘global terrorist threat’, says UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the world to work together…
UN Chief Calls For Efforts To Uphold Human Rights In Afghanistan, Stem Terrorism
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, called for efforts to uphold human rights in…
Afghanistan: Taliban takeover is world’s failure, says UK
LONDON, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan is a “failure of the international community”, Britain’s Defence…
Japan To Expand COVID-19 Emergency In Seven More Prefectures
TOKYO, Aug 17 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government plans to expand the COVID-19 state of emergency to seven more prefectures…
Four Javanese Rhino Babies Born In Indonesia’s National Park
JAKARTA, Aug 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Four Javanese rhinoceros’ babies were born in the forest of Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park,…
Pakistan Promotes Inclusive Political Settlement In Afghanistan, Evacuation Of Personnel: Ambassador
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Pakistan is actively promoting an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan and helping evacuate diplomats,…
Iran Urges U.S. To Facilitate Iranian Residents’ Freedom Of Movement
TEHRAN, Aug 17 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry yesterday accused the U.S. government of trying to prevent Iranian expatriates from…