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Explosion Rocks Afghan Capital Kabul, Casualties Feared: witnesses

KABUL, Aug 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Casualties were feared after an explosion rocked the western part of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Surpasses Three Million, Death Toll Reaches 56,706

NEW DELHI, Aug 23 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally surpassed three million today, reaching 3,044,940, according to the latest data…

Large Haul Of Controlled Chemicals Seized In Myanmar’s Eastern State

YANGON, Aug 23 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 1,225 kilograms of caffeine in Shan state, according to a release from…

Afghan President, NATO’s Civilian Envoy Discuss Peace Process

KABUL, Aug 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghanistan’s President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, yesterday met with NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan, Stefano…

Over 8.3 Million People Affected By Floods In India’s Bihar State

NEW DELHI, Aug 23 (NNN-UNI) – Floods in India’s eastern state of Bihar affected over 8.3 million people, officials said…

Ethiopia’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Surpass 39,000

ADDIS ABABA, Aug 23 (NNN-ENA) – Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 39,033, after 1,368 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed…

Latest Flood On China’s Yangtze River Passes Three Gorges Dam

WUHAN, Aug 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Yangtze River’s fifth flood of this year, smoothly passed the Three Gorges Dam, after pushing…

IAEA Chief To Visit Tehran Tomorrow

VIENNA, Aug 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, will travel to…

Iran Ready To Pay Compensations In Crashed Ukrainian Plane Case

TEHRAN, Aug 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran is ready to pay compensations pertaining to the case in the Ukrainian passenger plane…

Japan Reports 984 New Cases Of COVID-19, 62,046 In Total

TOKYO, Aug 23 (NNN-NHK) – The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 984, to reach 62,046 as of last…