Asia

China’s parliament approves Hong Kong national security Bill

China’s National People’s Congress BEIJING, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s parliament on Thursday approved Hong Kong’s national security Bill that…

US Congress approves sanctions bill over Uighur detentions

A facility believed to be a ‘re-education camp’ where mostly Muslim ethnic minorities are detained in Xinjiang WASHINGTON, May 28…

US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

WASHINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain…

Covid-19: Pandemic puts up to 86 million children at risk of poverty – UNICEF, NGO

UNITED NATIONS, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million…

Britain closes embassy in North Korea, evacuates diplomats

LONDON/PYONGYANG, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain has shuttered its embassy in North Korea and all its diplomats have left the…

WHO launches foundation to put finances in better health

GENEVA, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization launched a new foundation for private donations, as US President Donald…

Australian Authorities Baffled Over Death Of 30-Year-Old With COVID-19

SYDNEY, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian authorities were scrambling today, to find the source of a COVID-19 infection, which killed…

New Zealand Confirms No New Case Of COVID-19 For Six Consecutive Days

WELLINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported no new case of COVID-19 today, for six consecutive days, with the…

Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous from China’, says US Sec of State Pompeo

WASHINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Congress that Hong Kong no longer merits special treatment under…

US offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown

Indian and Chinese soldiers are in a bitter standoff in the remote and picturesque Ladakh region WASHINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES)…