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Mercer Street: Tanker blast evidence points to Iran, says US

The attack on the tanker as it sailed past the Omani island of Masirah killed two people  WASHINGTON, Aug 7…

US: Two arrested over plot to kill Myanmar UN Ambassador, a vocal critic of the military junta

Kyaw Moe Tun is a vocal critic of Myanmar’s military rulers NEW YORK, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Myanmar citizens have…

Hundreds Of Militants Killed, Wounded In Offensives Launched By Afghan Gov’t Forces

KABUL, Aug 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – About 350 militants were killed and 70 wounded, during one-day offensives and airstrikes launched by…

Iran’s New President Calls For Dialogue Among Regional Countries

TEHRAN, Aug 7 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s new President, Ebrahim Raisi, held a series of meeting with diplomats and officials from…

Vietnam Reports 8,324 New COVID-19 Cases, 193,381 In Total

HANOI, Aug 7 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam recorded 8,324 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, including 8,320 locally transmitted and four imported, according…

Bangladesh COVID-19 Deaths Exceed 22,000-Mark

DHAKA, Aug 7 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 12,606 new COVID-19 cases and 248 new deaths yesterday, taking the national tally…

Britain tells nationals to leave Afghanistan immediately

 LONDON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain has warned all UK nationals in Afghanistan to leave the country immediately due to…

Cambodia Lifts Travel Ban On Indians, Foreigners From India

PHNOM PENH, Aug 7 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia yesterday, lifted a ban on travellers from India, after the latter has seen…

COVID-19 Infections Rise To 322,838 In Myanmar

YANGON, Aug 7 (NNN-MNA) – The number of COVID-19 infections has risen to 322,838, with 11,262 deaths in Myanmar yesterday,…

One Killed In Firing Near Punjab Chief Minister’s Vehicle

ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (NNN-APP) – A man was killed, in firing, near the vehicle of the chief minister of Pakistan’s…