Asia

US House moves to toughen sanctions over Hong Kong law

WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives agreed unanimously to seek tough sanctions on Chinese officials and…

UN Security Council adopts resolution on COVID-19

The United Nations headquarters in New York UNITED NATIONS, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Security Council has adopted…

New Zealand Health Minister Resigns Amid Criticism Of Dereliction Of Duty

WELLINGTON, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) – New Zealand Minister for Health, David Clark, announced today, he decided to resign as a…

Singapore GE2020: Special Voting Hour For Singaporeans On Stay Home Notices And Unwell Voters

SINGAPORE, July 2 (NNN-CNA) – Singaporeans serving stay-home notices (SHN), will be able to leave their homes to vote at…

COVID-19 Cases In Tokyo Hit Highest Since State Of Emergency Lifted

TOKYO, July 2 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo metropolitan government yesterday confirmed 67 new COVID-19 infections, marking the sixth straight day new…

Turkey Vows To Maintain Peace, Security In Syria

ANKARA, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said, Turkey will do its best to maintain peace, security…

Thousands Affected As Heavy Rains Lash Southwest China

KUNMING/CHONGQING, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Thousands of people have been affected, as rainstorms continue to ravage southwest China. In Yunnan…

Turkey, Iran, Russia Hold Online Astana Summit Today

ANKARA, July 1 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey announced that, the leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran will hold an Astana summit…

19 Killed In Explosion At Clinic In Iran’s Capital

TEHRAN, July 1 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 19 people were killed, in an explosion at a clinic, in the northern…

Lightning, Thunderstorm Kill 11 In India’s Bihar

NEW DELHI, July 1 (NNN-PTI) – At least 11 people were killed, due to lightning and thunderstorm, in the eastern…