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Chinese, Pakistani Nationals Killed, Injured In Terrorist Attack In Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (NNN-APP) – Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed…

Afghan Gov’t Certifies 12 Projects Worth 146 Million USD

KABUL, Oct 7 (NNN-ANA) – The Afghan caretaker government, has certified 12 projects worth more than 146 million U.S. dollars,…

Sri Lankan President Vows To Expedite Investigations Into 2019 Easter Attacks

COLOMBO, Oct 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lankan President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, announced yesterday that, investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday…

Floods Caused 1.19 Billion USD Damage To Bangladesh’s Eastern Region In Aug

DHAKA, Oct 7 (NNN-BSS) – Floods caused 144.21 billion taka (about 1.19 billion U.S. dollars) in damage to agriculture, infrastructure…

Iran Sets Up Settlement Camp, Field Hospital At Lebanon-Syria Border

TEHRAN, Oct 6 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS), said yesterday, it has set up an emergency settlement camp…

New Zealand’s Navy Ship Ran Aground

WELLINGTON, Oct 6 (NNN-RNZ) – A New Zealand navy ship ran aground, near the southern coast of Upolu in Samoa,…

Preparations Underway For ASEAN Summits In Lao Capital

VIENTIANE, Oct 6 (NNN-KPL) – Preparations are underway for Laos to host the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related…

Singapore Police Investigate 482 Suspects For Scam

SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore police are investigating 482 suspects for scam offenses, following an enforcement operation from Sept…

Lightning Strikes Claim Nearly 300 Lives In Bangladesh, So Far, This Year

DHAKA, Oct 6 (NNN-BSS) – Nearly 300 people, mostly rural farmers, have been killed, in lightning strikes in Bangladesh, this…

Seven Killed, Eight Injured As Bus Fell Into Ravine In East Afghanistan

PARUN, Afghanistan, Oct 6 (NNN-ANA) – At least seven people, including women and children, lost their lives, when a bus…