Asia

Trial over Iran 1988 mass murder begins in Sweden

 STOCKHOLM, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Iranian official accused of involvement in the 1988 execution of thousands of political dissidents…

Malaysia’s Total Covid Vaccine Doses Administered Rose Above 25 Million

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (NNN-Bernama) —  Malaysia’s total COVID-19 vaccines doses administered through the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) rose to…

US to continue to support Afghan forces as Taliban advance

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Pentagon said on Monday that the U.S. military will continue…

Thailand’s Industrial Sentiment Index Falls Further In July

BANGKOK, Aug 10 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s industrial sentiment index fell for the fourth month in July, to 78.9, the lowest…

New Zealand Reports Three Cases Of COVID-19 In Managed Isolation Facilities

WELLINGTON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported three cases of COVID-19, in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities, and…

Zambian president commissions Chinese-built modern airport terminal

Zambian President Edgar Lungu launches the second terminal building at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka LUSAKA, Aug 10…

China Becoming Greener Faster Than Any Other Country, Says BBC

LONDON, Aug 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – China is leading the world in transitioning to a clean energy future, and its manufacturing…

S.Korea Reports 1,540 More COVID-19 Cases, 213,987 In Total

SEOUL, Aug 10 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 1,540 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight, raising the total number…

US Secretary of State Blinken vows no ‘impunity’ for Iran over ship attack

   UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed vows to punish Iran for allegedly…

Aussie Scientists Uncover Remains Of Ancient “Dragon”

SYDNEY, Aug 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Paleontologists identified the remains of Australia’s largest flying reptile, with a wingspan of about seven…