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Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Nudge 240,000; Saudi Arabia Records Second Most Cases In Mideast

CAIRO, July 5 (NNN-MENA) – The total number of COVID-19 cases approached 240,000 in Iran on Saturday. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia…

Cross-border haze not expected to occur soon

File photo of a hazy day in Kuala Lumpur at the height of the cross-border haze that hit the region…

North Korea says no need to sit down with US for talks

SEOUL, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea does not feel the need to have talks with the United States, which…

UN says it is ‘alarmed’ at arrests in Hong Kong, concerned at ‘vague’ law

A protester (L) using a sharp object against a police officer (R) who is trying to detain a man (C)…

Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong over China security law

“We’re extremely concerned about the situation in Hong Kong,” PM Justin Trudeau said OTTAWA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada suspended…

Iran To Announce Cause Of Nuclear Facility “Incident” At “Appropriate Time”

TEHRAN, July 4 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), announced on Friday that, the country’s experts have determined…

US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills

WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two United States aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on…

Nepal’s Tourism Sector Faces Loss Of Around 300 Million USD Due To COVID-19

KATHMANDU, July 4 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Nepal’s tourism industry is estimated to lose 34 billion Nepali Rupees (282 million U.S. dollars)…

Uzbek State Security Service Detains Local Official Related To 1.4 Million USD Bribe Case

TASHKENT, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Uzbekistan’s State Security Service, arrested an official from the capital city administration, who was involved…

Three Security Force Members, 21 Militants Killed In Afghan Clashes

KABUL, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least three security force members and 21 Taliban militants were killed and 22 people…