Iran Says UN Voting Right “Naturally” Restored After Paying Off Membership Arrears

TEHRAN, Jan 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran regained its right to vote at the UN General Assembly, after its membership dues to the organisation were paid by South Korea, with frozen Iranian funds, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations announced. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, said that, as soon as Iran’s arrears are received…

Families Mourn Indian Victims Of Houthi Strike On UAE

NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (NNN-PTI) – Mourners in India’s northern state of Punjab, yesterday attended the funerals of two compatriots, killed in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on the UAE. Two Indians and a Pakistani were killed, when the drone and missile strikes hit fuel trucks near Abu Dhabi…

Malaysia Reports 4,116 New COVID-19 Infections, 14 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 4,116 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, bringing the national total of infections to 2,829,089, according to the health ministry. There are 498 new imported cases and 3,618 cases are local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. A further 14…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Surpasses 39 Million With 333,533 New Cases

NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 39,237,264 today, as 333,533 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data. This is the fourth consecutive day when over 300,000 new cases were registered in a day,…

Japan Confirms Over 50,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases, New Record For Fifth Day

TOKYO, Jan 23 (NNN-NHK) – Japan confirmed 54,576 daily COVID-19 cases yesterday, setting a new record for the fifth day in a row, according to a tally based on data collected from local governments. Tokyo reported 11,227 new cases, eclipsing the previous record of 9,699 logged Friday, while Osaka Prefecture,…

Singapore Reports 2,463 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,463 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 310,276. Of the new cases, 873 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 1,590 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to the statistics released by the Ministry of…

New Zealand’s 30th Auckland Marathon Attracted Over 8,000 Runners

AUCKLAND, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Thousands of runners across New Zealand hit the picturesque race course on iconic harbour bridge, as the postponed ASB Auckland Marathon celebrated its 30th anniversary. New Zealand’s largest marathon, which was postponed from its original date in Oct, 2021, witnessed over 8,000 participants. Home runner,…

Roundup: Death Toll Of Airstrike On Houthi-Controlled Prison In Yemen Rises To 77

ADEN, Jan 23 (NNN-YPA) – Yemen’s Houthi group reported that, the death toll in an airstrike launched by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition on a temporary prison in Yemen has risen to 77. According to a statement released by the Houthi-controlled Ministry of Health, “more than 77 killed prisoners and nearly…

The Afghan Ministry Of Refugee Affairs Began Distributing Chinese Aid Grain

KABUL, Jan 23 (NNN-ANA) – The ministry of refugee affairs of the afghan provisional government, began distributing a batch of grain recently, aided by the Chinese government to 34 provinces across the country. Haqqani, spokesman for the ministry of refugee affairs of the afghan provisional government, said, the first batch…

Speed Skater Aspires To Pioneer Youth Sports In Turkey Via Beijing Winter Olympics

ISTANBUL, Jan 23 (NNN-ANADOLU) – “I couldn’t help but cry for a while,” Furkan Akar, a 19-year-old Turkish athlete, talked about his feelings, when he finally earned his qualification to represent his country in the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. “A miracle happened … I had one last race left, one…