Canada races to beat US deadline in Afghanistan
OTTAWA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada is racing to wind down its Afghanistan evacuation effort ahead of America’s Aug 31…
Thailand welcomes more international tourists after expansion of travel programme
BANGKOK, Aug 26 (NNN-TNA) – Over 3,000 international tourists have visited other designated tourist areas beyond Phuket in Thailand, since…
Covid-19: US plans booster shots at six months instead of eight
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US health regulators could approve a third COVID-19 shot for adults beginning at least six months…
Afghan girl born on US military plane named Reach, after aircraft’s code name
BERLIN, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Afghan girl born aboard a US military plane as her family was fleeing Taliban…
US to ensure Americans, partners can leave Afghanistan beyond Aug 31: Blinken
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would work to ensure…
Afghanistan: Evacuations Continue As Deadline Draws Near
KABUL, Aug 26 (NNN-ANA) – Afghan media reports said, at least 20 people had died in shootings and stampedes, at…
Covid-19: Global cases plateau after nearly two months of increase, WHO reports
The number of new global cases now appears to be stable GENEVA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of new COVID-19 cases…
Uganda welcomes first group of Afghan refugees
KAMPALA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early…
US reiterates pursuing accountability for atrocities against Rohingya
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-BSS) — The United States (US) reiterated to pursuing and demanding accountability for those responsible for the…
UN Officials, Envoys Highlight Humanitarian Needs In Syria
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN officials and representatives of member countries, noted that, escalating conflict and a deepening…