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Former Presidential Candidate Elected As Mayor Of Iran’s Capital

TEHRAN, Aug 9 (NNN-IRNA) – Alireza Zakani, a representative at Iran’s parliament and a former presidential candidate, was elected yesterday,…

Taliban Overruns Another Afghan Provincial Capital

KABUL, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Taliban militants yesterday took control over Taluqan city, capital of Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, after…

Two Policemen Killed, Over 10 Injured As Blast Hits Police Vehicle In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (NNN-APP) – At least two policemen were killed and over 10 others injured, when a blast went…

Olympic flag passed to Paris mayor for 2024 Games

  TOKYO, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Olympic flag was passed to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo for the 2024 Games…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 31,934,455

NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 31,934,455 today, as 39,070 new cases were registered during…

Pakistan Confirms 4,455 New COVID-19 Cases

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan yesterday reported 4,455 new COVID-19 cases, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said…

Mongolia’s Central Bank Purchases 11 Tonnes Of Gold So Far This Year

ULAN BATOR, Aug 8 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – Mongolia’s central bank said that, it had purchased 11 tonnes of gold from legal…

54 Years On, ASEAN Succeeds In Ensuring Peace, Stability, Security, Development: Cambodian PM

PHNOM PENH, Aug 8 (NNN-AKP) – Fifty-four years on, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has succeeded in ensuring…

Gunmen Kill Youth Leader In India’s Punjab

NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-PTI) – Unidentified gunmen yesterday shot dead a youth leader, in the northern Indian state of…

Around 50 Percent Of Mongolian Children Aged 12-17 Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

ULAN BATOR, Aug 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nearly 50 percent of all Mongolian teenagers aged between 12 and 17, have received…