Asia

New Zealand Confirms Seven New COVID-19 Cases

WELLINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, the New Zealand Ministry of…

India’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 2.5 Million, Total Deaths 49,036

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-UNI) – Total COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 2.5 million mark today, reaching 2,526,192, as…

Large Haul Of Drugs Seized In Myanmar’s Southern State

YANGON, Aug 15 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized a large haul of narcotic drugs in southern Mon state, according to…

Pakistan Marks 74th Independence Day

KARACHI, Aug 15 (NNN-APP) – Rallies, flag-hoisting ceremonies and fireworks across the country marked the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan…

UN Security Council Fails To Adopt Resolution That Would Extend Iran Arms Embargo

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The UN Security Council, on Friday, failed to adopt a resolution, tabled by the…

Covid-19: Indian Veteran Artiste SP Balasubramaniam Remains Critical After Testing Positive

CHENNAI, Aug 15 (NNN-MIDDAY) – Veteran playback singer SP Balasubramaniam, who had tested Covid-19 positive earlier this month, is now…

India Celebrates Its 74th Independence Day

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-PTI) – India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day today. To mark the beginning of the…

Iran “Strongly” Condemns Establishment Of UAE-Israel Diplomatic Ties

TEHRAN, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, “strongly” condemned the establishment of diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates…

27 Killed In Unrest In Afghanistan Within A Day

KABUL, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 27 people, including 15 soldiers, were killed and 11 others wounded, in separate…

COVID-19 Cases In Philippines Soar With Over 6,000 New Infections, Lock-down In New Zealand’s Largest City To Continue

HONG KONG, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Asia-Pacific countries continued to see surging COVID-19 cases yesterday, as the Philippines recorded over…