Covid-19: Latest global developments
PARIS, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: – MORE THAN 715,000…
15 killed, 12 rescued as landslide hits India’s Kerala
NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers in India’s southern state of Kerala Friday retrieved 15 bodies and rescued 12…
At least 14 dead as India airliner crashes on landing
NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 14 people were killed and 15 others were seriously injured Friday when…
North Korean leader visits flood-stricken province: state media
PYONGYANG, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected flood damage in North Hwanghae province and ordered…
South Korea battles deadly floods and landslides; North warns of ‘potential rain’
Torrential downpours in Daejeon, in central South Korea, left many homes and businesses under water SEOUL, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
China warns US against ‘dangerous moves’ on Taiwan: Defence Minister
BEIJING, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe urged his US counterpart in a phone call Thursday to…
US urges key Afghan gathering to free Taliban prisoners
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged prominent Afghans holding a major meeting Friday to…
Update: Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas win super-majority, cement grip on power
COLOMBO, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sri Lanka’s ruling Rajapaksa brothers have secured a two-thirds majority in parliamentary elections, giving them…
Covid-19: Cases worldwide pass 19 million
PARIS/GENEVA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide has passed 19 million, according to tally from…
US Pres Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok parent after 45 days
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order barring transactions with the Chinese…