New Zealand Reports 3,235 Community Cases Of Covid-19

WELLINGTON, Jun 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 3,235 community cases of COVID-19, and five more deaths today, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. Of the cases, 991 were from the largest city, Auckland. In addition, there were 42 new cases of COVID-19 reported at the border today,…

Two Killed In Firing At Labour Camp In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (NNN-APP) – At least two labourers were killed and several others injured, when unknown gunmen opened fire at a labour camp, in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province, local media reported late Friday night. About 100 people were in the camp, located on the outskirts of Harnai district of…

Vietnam Reported 699 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, Jun 19 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam recorded 699 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down by 23 from Friday, according to the Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted. The Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, was the pandemic hotspot with 141 new cases recorded, followed by the northern Phu Tho province…

Rare Vulture Population In Cambodia Slightly Up: Official

PHNOM PENH, Jun 19 (NNN-AKP) – The population of critically endangered vultures in Cambodia, has seen a slight increase, raising hope for the species conservation, Neth Pheaktra, secretary of state and spokesman for the Ministry of Environment, said yesterday. Citing preliminary results from the 2022 census, conducted twice by the…

Iranian Fighter Jet Crashes, No One Killed: Army

TEHRAN, Jun 19 (NNN-IRNA) – An F-14 fighter jet, crashed yesterday, in Iran’s central Isfahan province, with the pilots safely ejected. The fighter plane was on a mission, when a technical failure occurred in its engine, that led to the crash, a spokesman for Iran’s Army in Isfahan province was…

Bangladesh Suffered Worst-Ever Floods In Century

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Jun 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Almost half of Bangladesh remained in the grip of devastating floods yesterday, as millions of people were marooned or left homeless, in low-lying north-eastern parts of the country. Md Kamrul Hasan, secretary of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, told Xinhua yesterday…

Pakistan Advocates Global Framework Against Hate Speech

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan has been advocating for an international framework against hate speech, and supporting a balanced approach between fundamental freedoms and responsibilities, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said yesterday, in marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. “This day is an important occasion to renew global…

32 Killed In Floods In India’s Assam, Meghalaya

NEW DELHI, Jun 19 (NNN-PTI) – Floods in two north-eastern states of India, Assam and Meghalaya, killed 32 people in the past two days, officials said yesterday. According to an Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin, 13 people were killed in the state, while over 1.8 million people were…

Civilian, Several Others Killed In Temple Attack In Afghan Capital

KABUL, Jun 19 (NNN-ANA) – A civilian, a security forces member and several attackers were killed, after an armed attack hit a Sikh-Hindu temple, in the Afghan capital, Kabul yesterday, according to the capital police. There were also seven civilians injured in the attack. Khalid Zadran, spokesperson of the Kabul…

Iran Possesses Right “Not To Trust” U.S.: President

TEHRAN, Jun 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, said yesterday that, Iran possesses the right “not to trust” the United States. “I’m surprised by the Americans, who are sending a message of negotiation on the one hand and adding to the sanctions list on the other,” Raisi said, referring…