US hits top Iranian officials for human rights abuses
WASHINGTON, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US government imposed sanctions on an Iranian government minister and senior law enforcement and…
India Allows Inter-State Movement Of Vehicles
BANGALORE, May 21 (NNN-PTI) – Inter-state movement of passenger vehicles and buses, with mutual consent between states will be allowed,…
15 Taliban Militants Surrender In Afghanistan’s Baghlan
PUL-E-KHUMRI, Afghanistan, May 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – Fifteen Taliban militants surrendered and handed over their weapons, in Afghanistan’s northern province of…
Singapore Reports 570 New COVID-19 Cases
SINGAPORE, May 21 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 570 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total…
Three Killed As Super Cyclone Amphan Batters India’s West Bengal, Odisha
NEW DELHI, May 21 (NNN-PTI) – Three people were killed Wednesday, after super cyclone Amphan battered India’s eastern states of…
Iran’s President Lauds “Self-Sufficiency” Amid U.S. Sanctions
TEHRAN, May 21 (NNN-IRNA) – U.S. sanctions have hurt Iranians over the past years, but they also led to great…
Japanese Gov’t To Provide Cash Hand-Outs To Students In Need Amid Pandemic
TOKYO, May 20 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government is planning to offer financial aid to students here, who are struggling…
Thai National Carrier To Seek Restructuring Via Bankruptcy Court
BANGKOK, May 20 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s national flag carrier, Thai Airways International Plc, will seek restructuring via a bankruptcy court,…
Indonesian Capital Extends Partial Lock-down Again As Cases Leap
JAKARTA, May 20 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian capital, Jakarta, which is hardest hit by the COVID-19 outbreak, on Tuesday, decided…
Japan’s Kobe City To Return Giant Panda To China As Lease Expires
TOKYO, May 20 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese city of Kobe will return a giant female panda, rented from China for…