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India COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To 12,948 As Total Cases Reach 395,048

NEW DELHI, June 20 (NNN-UNI) – India’s federal health ministry said this morning that, 375 new deaths, due to COVID-19,…

Six Parliamentary Candidates Detained In Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, June 20 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – The Mongolian authorities have recently detained six parliamentary candidates, amid the ongoing campaign, for…

Morocco Reports Highest Daily 539 COVID-19 Cases, 9,613 In Total

RABAT, June 20 (NNN-MAP) – Morocco, on Friday, reported 539 new COVID-19 cases, the biggest single-day increase so far, taking…

Iran Condemns IAEA’s Anti-Iran Resolution As “Unconstructive”

TEHRAN, June 20 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry, on Friday, condemned the anti-Iran resolution of the Board of Governors…

Vietnam’s Top Legislature Concludes Session

HANOI, June 20 (NNN-VNA) – The 14th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, the country’s top legislature, wrapped up its ninth…

Indian Gov’t Signs 750 Million USD Agreement With AIIB For COVID-19 Support

NEW DELHI, June 20 (NNN-UNI) – The Indian government, Friday, signed an agreement worth 750 million U.S. dollars, with Asian…

Italy, China Rice Export Deal Seen As Sign Of Strengthening Ties

ROME, June 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – A deal for Italy to export two kinds of special rice to China is seen…

India Reports Highest Single-Day Spike In COVID-19 Cases, Indonesia Records 1,041 New Cases

HONG KONG, June 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of COVID-19 cases surged in some countries in South Asia and Southeast…

PKR sticks to decision to nominate Anwar as PM candidate

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The PKR central leadership council (MPP) today finalised the decision to nominate party president Datuk Seri Anwar…

China officially charged Canadians with spying, described as retribution over Huawei’s executive case

BEIJING, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China has formally charged two Canadians with spying, officials said Friday, more than 18 months…