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EU warns China over Hong Kong security law

EU warning China of “very negative consequences” if it goes ahead with a proposed controversial security law for Hong Kong BRUSSELS,…

US held off sanctioning Chinese over Uighurs to pursue trade deal: Pres Trump

 WASHINGTON, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — USPresident Donald Trump says he did not sanction Chinese officials further over the detention of Muslims in…

Iran’s Police Dismantle Three Int’l Illicit Drug Bands In Tehran

TEHRAN, June 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Three international drug trafficking gangs were disbanded, in Iran’s capital city of Tehran, Police Commander,…

Covid-19: Global cases top nine million as WHO says pandemic ‘accelerating’

PARIS, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday as the World Health Organization warned that…

Outbreak In Aussie State Derails Domestic Travel Hopes

SYDNEY, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A spike in new COVID-19 cases in the Australian State of Victoria, cast doubt over…

Uzbekistan’s President To Take Part In Victory Day Parade In Russia

TASHKENT, June 23 (NNN-TASS) – Uzbekistan’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Russia, at the invitation of…

Taneti Maamau Re-Elected As Kiribati’s President

SYDNEY, June 23 (NNN-PACIFIC NEWS) – Incumbent Taneti Maamau, has won the presidential election in Kiribati, Chief Justice, Sir John…

New Zealanders See Ties With Asia Of More Importance: Survey

WELLINGTON, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More and more New Zealanders feel it is important to strengthen ties with Asia, according…

Pakistan Receives First Afghan Export Since COVID-19 Pandemic

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan received the first export from Afghanistan on Monday, via three major border points, after…

China To Help Poor Migrant Workers Secure Jobs

BEIJING, June 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – China will ramp up efforts, to help impoverished migrant workers find or secure jobs. The…