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16 killed in Kabul hospital attack, including two infants: govt

A baby is taken away by ambulance after gunmen attacked a maternity hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan KABUL, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Former M’sian PM Najib’s 1MDB trial to resume a day after parliament sitting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The high-profile trial of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is facing charges for corruption…

Iranian President Sacks Industry Minister Amid Car Price Disputes: Report

TEHRAN, May 12 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Monday sacked Reza Rahmani, the minister for Industry, Mine and…

Japan To Decide On Partial Lifting Of State Of Emergency Over Virus

TOKYO, May 12 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government will decide on Thursday, whether it will partially lift the nationwide state…

Covid-19: From South Korea to Germany, fresh outbreaks as countries ease lockdowns

SEOUL, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Declining rates of coronavirus infections and falling daily COVID-19 death tolls have emboldened governments around…

Iran Ready To Swap Prisoners With U.S. Without Preconditions

TEHRAN, May 11 (NNN-NNA) – Iran is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States, Iranian government spokesman,…

5.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued

TOKYO, May 11 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.5, on Monday (today), struck off Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture,…

Singapore Reports 876 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, May 11 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), reported 876 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total…

Australian Anti-Lock-down Protesters Harshly Rebuked By Medical Community

SYDNEY, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australians who broke the law, to protest social distancing restrictions, received harsh rebuke from medical…

Indian Railways To Restart A Few Trains From Tomorrow Amid Lock-down

NEW DELHI, May 11 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Railways will start operating a few trains with effect from tomorrow (Tuesday), announced…