Myanmar Burnt Seized Drugs In Three Cities To Mark World Drug Day

YANGON, Jun 27 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar ceremonially burnt seized narcotic drugs in the cities of Yangon, Mandalay and Taunggyi, yesterday, marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In Yangon, 33 kinds of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals worth over 356.68 billion kyats (192.6 million U.S. dollars), which…

Singapore Reported 5,116 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Jun 27 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 5,116 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,408,358. Of the new cases, 4,697 were local transmissions and 419 were imported cases. Among the local cases, 457 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 4,240 through ART…

Update: Flood Death Toll Rises To 82 In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jun 26 (NNN-BSS) – Floods, triggered by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of rivers in Bangladesh, have killed 82 people since last month, authorities said. According to the daily flood report of the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room, most victims drowned, but some died of snake bites,…

India Reports 11,739 New COVID-19 Cases, 25 More Deaths

NEW DELHI, Jun 26 (NNN-PTI) – As many as 11,739 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in India, today, taking the total tally to 43,389,973, according to the data released by the health ministry. Besides, 25 deaths were reported, due to the pandemic in the country, since yesterday morning, bringing the…

Cambodia Destroys Illicit Drugs On Anti-Drug Day

PHNOM PENH, Jun 26 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia burned more than six tonnes of illicit drugs and ingredients today, to mark the International Day Against Drug, officials said. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Sar Kheng, set fire on the seized illicit substances at a ceremony, held at the Diamond Island,…

New Zealand Reports 4,429 Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jun 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 4,429 community cases of COVID-19 today, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The ministry also reported six deaths of COVID-19 today. Of the 4,429 community cases, 409 cases were from the largest city, Auckland. There were 86 new cases of…

Malaysia Reports 2,302 New COVID-19 Infections, No New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,302 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,554,661, according to the health ministry. There are two new imported cases, with 2,300 cases being local transmissions, data released by the ministry showed. No new deaths have been reported,…

Pro-Gov’t Military Leader Shot Dead By Unidentified Gunmen In Yemen’s Marib

ADEN, Jun 26 (NNN-YPA) – Unidentified gunmen, shot dead a senior leader of Yemen’s newly-formed pro-government forces, in the country’s oil-rich province of Marib, a security official said. The military commander, identified as Abdul-Razzaq Baqama, belonged to the newly-formed pro-government “Happy Yemen Brigades,” backed by Saudi Arabia, the source said,…

Security Forces Gun Down Four Terrorists In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (NNN-APP) – Security forces in Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killed four terrorists in an exchange of fire, a military statement said yesterday. The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation, in North Waziristan District, on the reported presence of the terrorists, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public…

Truck Transporting Garment Workers Overturned In Cambodia, Leaving 27 Injured: Police

PHNOM PENH, Jun 26 (NNN-AKP) – A truck transporting garment workers to their factory, flipped onto its side, in the south-western Kampong Speu province, yesterday, leaving 27 people wounded, a senior police officer said. The accident took place in Oudong district, when the truck, carrying a total of 50 workers,…