Pakistan Marks 74th Independence Day

KARACHI, Aug 15 (NNN-APP) – Rallies, flag-hoisting ceremonies and fireworks across the country marked the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan on Friday, amid a significant drop in the COVID-19 casualties that have wreaked havoc on global lifestyle and economies. The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the capital Islamabad,…

Wildfire In U.S. Colorado Threatens Popular Tourist Spot

LOS ANGELES, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A wildfire in the U.S. state of Colorado doubled its size and is threatening a popular hiking spot, the local authorities said, adding, the fate of the tourist attraction is unclear. The blaze, dubbed Grizzly Creek Fire, was first reported Monday afternoon and made…

New Mexico Ranks No. 1 For Alcohol-Related Deaths In U.S.

HOUSTON, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. state of New Mexico, has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in the country, the state’s Department of Health announced yesterday. The department said, a new study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, looked at data over four years ending in 2015.…

UN Security Council Fails To Adopt Resolution That Would Extend Iran Arms Embargo

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The UN Security Council, on Friday, failed to adopt a resolution, tabled by the United States, that would extend the current arms embargo against Iran. The draft resolution failed to get the required nine votes in favour for adoption. Only two Security Council members…

Covid-19: Indian Veteran Artiste SP Balasubramaniam Remains Critical After Testing Positive

CHENNAI, Aug 15 (NNN-MIDDAY) – Veteran playback singer SP Balasubramaniam, who had tested Covid-19 positive earlier this month, is now on life support. A statement issued by the hospital he is admitted to, said yesterday, “There has been a setback in the health of Thiru SP Balasubramaniam, who had been…

India Celebrates Its 74th Independence Day

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-PTI) – India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day today. To mark the beginning of the celebrations, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited Rajghat at 7.00 am and paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. After that, he proceeded to the Red Fort, from where he addressed the…

Iran “Strongly” Condemns Establishment Of UAE-Israel Diplomatic Ties

TEHRAN, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, “strongly” condemned the establishment of diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, according to a statement published by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. “It (the agreement) is a strategic act of stupidity by Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, which will…

27 Killed In Unrest In Afghanistan Within A Day

KABUL, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 27 people, including 15 soldiers, were killed and 11 others wounded, in separate clashes in Afghanistan yesterday, authorities confirmed. One security personnel was wounded when he was patrolling outside a mosque, where he detected a motorcycle bomb in Police District 17 of Afghanistan’s…

COVID-19 Cases In Philippines Soar With Over 6,000 New Infections, Lock-down In New Zealand’s Largest City To Continue

HONG KONG, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Asia-Pacific countries continued to see surging COVID-19 cases yesterday, as the Philippines recorded over 6,000 new infections, while the lock-down in New Zealand’s Auckland was set to continue, amid a resurgence of cases. The number of confirmed cases in the Philippines surged to 153,660,…

Lebanon Continues To Receive Foreign Aid To Face Beirut Blasts’ Repercussions

BEIRUT, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Lebanon continued to receive support and donations from foreign countries, following the explosions that rocked Beirut on Aug 4, killing 177 people and wounding at least 6,000. Switzerland signed an agreement with Lebanon, to start the rehabilitation of Saint George Hospital, University Medical Centre and…