Asia

ASEAN Economic Ministers Prioritise Promoting Connectivity, Partnership, Efficiency

HANOI, Mar 11 (NNN-VNA) – Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), approved 12 initiatives regarding boosting…

Former Iranian Lawmaker Dies Of COVID-19

TEHRAN, Mar 10 (NNN-IRNA) – Mohammad Reza Rahchamani, a former Iranian lawmaker, died of COVID-19, on Monday, Tehran Times daily…

COVID-19 Cases Rise To 47 In India

NEW DELHI, Mar 10 (NNN-PTI) – With the confirmation of one more positive case, India’s Health Ministry said, the total…

Ghani Sworn In As Afghan President For Second Term

KABUL, Mar 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Incumbent Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, was sworn in for a second five-year term on…

Over 110 Schools In Siem Reap Closed Following First Local COVID-19 Infection: Cambodian PM

PHNOM PENH, Mar 10 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said, all public and private schools in…

Chinese Experts In Iraq To Help Fight COVID-19 Outbreak; Egypt Reports 1st Death From The Disease

CAIRO, Mar 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – A team of Chinese experts arrived in Iraq to help fight the spread of COVID-19.…

400 Put Under Surveillance In Indian-Controlled Kashmir After Suspected COVID-19 Case

NEW DELHI, Mar 9 (NNN-PTI) – At least 400 people were put under surveillance today (Monday), in Indian-controlled Kashmir, after…

Australian Treasurer Flags 10-Billion-Dollar COVID-19 Stimulus

CANBERRA, Mar 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian government confirmed a COVID-19 stimulus package, to support businesses affected by the COVID-19…

Philippines’ Duterte Declares Public Health Emergency To Curb COVID-19

MANILA, Mar 9 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, signed an executive order and declared a state of public health…

Aussie Women Claim T20 Cricket World Cup With Decisive Victory Over India

SYDNEY, Mar 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia won the women’s Twenty20 (T20) cricket World Cup, with a comfortable victory over India…