Asia

25 Taliban Militants Killed In Afghan Troops’ Overnight Operation: Gov’t

KABUL, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 25 Taliban militants were killed and 12 others wounded, during a counter-attack offensive…

Myanmar Approves 15 New Investment Projects

YANGON, May 8 (NNN-MNA) – The Myanmar Investment Commission, approved 15 new projects, including a programme with large investment capital…

Covid-19: Global deaths reach 3,258,595

PARIS, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 3,258,595 people since the outbreak emerged in China…

Cambodia Launches First Direct Shipment Of Fresh Mangoes To China

PHNOM PENH, May 8 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia yesterday exported its first batch of fresh mangoes directly to China, as part…

Covid-19: WHO approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine

GENEVA, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization has approved the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use — the…

Malaysia Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases In Three Months

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian Health Ministry, yesterday recorded 4,498 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, a three-month…

Iran Reports 17,076 New Covid-19 Cases, 2,627,094 In Total

TEHRAN, May 8 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran yesterday reported 17,076 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 2,627,094. The…

Saudi Official Confirms Talks With Iran Aimed At Reducing Regional Tensions: TV

RIYADH, May 8 (NNN-SPA) – A Saudi foreign ministry official, confirmed that talks are being held between Saudi Arabia and…

Japan To Tighten Rules On Arrivals From India, Pakistan, Nepal Amid Virus Variants Concerns

TOKYO, May 8 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government said yesterday that, it will tighten restrictions on Japanese nationals and residents…

US not planning to shoot down errant Chinese rocket: defense chief

WASHINGTON, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US military has no plans to shoot down an out -of-control Chinese rocket now…