Asia

Singapore Reports 49 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Sept 3 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), reported 49 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total…

Nearly 7,000 Candidates To Contest In Myanmar’s General Election

NAY PYI TAW, Sept 3 (NNN-MNA) – Nearly 7,000 candidates will compete in Myanmar’s upcoming general election, scheduled for Nov…

Freighter With 43 Crew Missing Off South-Western Japan

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japan Coast Guard, launched a search operation on Wednesday, after a freighter with 43 foreign…

Thailand Marks 100 Days Free From Local COVID-19 Infection

BANGKOK, Sept 3 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Centre for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said, on Wednesday that, the country has…

Japan Confirms 592 New COVID-19 Cases, Cumulative Infections Approach 70,000

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Japan on Wednesday, reported 592 new COVID-19 cases, dropping from 633 new infections confirmed the…

Japan Braces For Double-Lashing By Typhoon Maysak And Severe Tropical Storm Haishen

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s weather agency said, a powerful typhoon is making its way north from the Nagasaki…

Improved climate action on food systems can help cut greenhouse emissions – WWF, UNEP

NAIROBI, Sept 2 (NNN) –– Policymakers can improve the chances of achieving climate goals and limiting global warming to 1.5oC…

Pres Trump still wants US to get piece of any TikTok sale

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump repeated his demand for a piece of the action from any…

Relevant Parties Reaffirm Commitment To Iran Nuclear Deal Despite Challenges

VIENNA, Sept 2 (NNN-IRNA) – Relevant parties reaffirmed their commitment here on Tuesday, to preserve and implement the Joint Comprehensive…

New Academic Year Begins Across Mongolia Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ULAN BATOR, Sept 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – The new 2020-2021 academic year of all kindergartens and general educational schools across Mongolia,…