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US withdrawal from Afghanistan 2-6% complete: military

WASHINGTON, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has completed two to six percent of its withdrawal from Afghanistan, with…

India Reports Over 380,000 New Cases, Tally At 20,665,148

NEW DELHI, May 5 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally reached 20,665,148 today, with as many as 382,315 new cases registered…

5.8-Magnitude Quake Hits Western Indonesia

JAKARTA, May 5 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude, jolted Indonesia’s western province of West Sumatra early today, the…

Iran Reports 20,150 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,575,737 In Total

TEHRAN, May 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran yesterday reported 20,150 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 2,575,737. The…

Indigenous Owners Closing Sacred Australian Tourist Site Over “Lack Of Respect”

CANBERRA, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A popular part of Australia’s iconic Kakadu National Park will be closed to the public,…

Chinese Medical Team Arrives In Laos To Help Fight Against COVID-19

VIENTIANE, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – A team of Chinese medical experts, along with medical materials, arrived in the Lao capital,…

Philippines’ Inflation Stays At 4.5 Percent In Apr

MANILA, May 5 (NNN-PNA) – Year-on-year headline inflation in the Philippines was posted at 4.5 percent in Apr, the same…

Deadliest metro accidents around the world since 1975

MEXICO CITY, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday when an elevated…

Iran Reports 20,150 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,575,737 In Total

TEHRAN, May 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran yesterday reported 20,150 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 2,575,737. The…

At Least 12 Killed In Floods In Western Afghanistan

HERAT, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 12 people were killed, as heavy rains and flash floods hit parts of…