Asia

Humanitarian orgs raise alarm on heat as summer nears

WASHINGTON, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Extreme heat is one of the most deadly problems from climate change even though it…

Over 12,500 Criminal Suspects Apprehended In Afghanistan In Six Months

KABUL, Mac 29 (NNN-ANA) – The Afghan police have arrested 12,540 criminal suspects over the past six months across the…

Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April

GENEVA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two years of talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics…

Contagious Pertussis Disease Continues Spreading In Philippines

MANILA, Mac 29 (NNN-PNA) – The contagious pertussis has continued spreading in the Philippines, where it has caused at least…

Over 1,700 Endangered Myanmar Star Tortoises Preserved At Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary

YANGON, Mac 29 (NNN-MNA) – A total of 1,746 endangered Myanmar star tortoises, have been preserved at Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary,…

Japan Approves 112.57-Trillion-Yen Budget For Fiscal 2024

TOKYO, Mac 29 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s parliament, yesterday, approved budget for fiscal year 2024, starting next month, totalling 112.57 trillion…

BRI Remains Central To Bilateral Cooperation: Malaysian Official

KUALA LUMPUR, Mac 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with its unprecedented opportunities, remains at the…

Death Toll From Landslide In West Java Rises To Seven

JAKARTA, Mac 29 (NNN-ANTARA) – The death toll from a landslide, caused by widespread torrential rain last Sunday, in the…

Addressing Environmental Pollution Critical For Bangladesh’s Growth, Development: World Bank Report

DHAKA, Mac 29 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks, that disproportionately harm the most…

Kyrgyz Capital Declares Emergency Situation Due To Strong Winds

BISHKEK, Mac 29 (NNN-KNA) – An emergency situation declared yesterday in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, due to strong winds.…