World’s second-largest hydropower dam goes online in China
BEIJING, June 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China began operating the world’s second-largest hydropower station on Monday in what officials hailed as…
Covid-19: India’s holy Ganges river gives up its coronavirus dead
ALLAHABAD (India), June 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Partly hidden between long reeds of grass, bodies shrouded in saffron cloth float silently…
Nepal introduces digital visa system
KATHMANDU, June 29 (NNN-XINHUA) — Nepal on Monday launched a digital visa system to replace its 45-year-old hand-written visa…
No deal on UN peacekeeping budget, risk of mission freeze: diplomats
UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The 193 member states of the United Nations have thus far failed to…
Covid-19: Fourth major Australian city ordered into lockdown
BRISBANE (Australia), June 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brisbane on Tuesday became the fourth major Australian city ordered into lockdown, as…
Pres Biden assures Israeli president the United States will not permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons
WASHINGTON, June 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden reassured Israel’s president, ahead of a visit by new Prime Minister Naftali…
Covid-19: Bangladesh imposes strict restrictions on movement from July 1
DHAKA, June 29 (NNN-BSS) — The Bangladeshi government has taken decision to enforce a seven-day countrywide strict restrictions from July…
Malaysian Govt To Consider Allowing Companies To Resume Full Operations – PM
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The government is ready to consider allowing companies to resume full operations if all…
Msian Govt Launches ‘Pemulih Package’ Worth Rm150 Bln, Including Fiscal Injection Of RM10 Bln – PM
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The government has Monday launched the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (PEMULIH)…
Malaysian Govt Allocates RM4.6 Bln For COVID-19 Special Aid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian government Monday announced the COVID-19 Special Assistance (BKC) involving an allocation of…