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UN to vote on its presence in Afghanistan, barring a Russia veto

UNITED NATIONS, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Security Council votes Thursday on a resolution to secure the United Nations’ presence…

Toyota Kirloskar Launches India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

MUMBAI, Mar 17 (NNN-PTI) – Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd., yesterday launched India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, Toyota…

Covid-19: Number of cases across globe exceeds 460 million – WHO

GENEVA, March 17 (NNN-TASS) — The overall number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has exceeded 460 million and the number…

Malaysia Reports 28,298 New COVID-19 Infections, Total Deaths Pass 34,000 Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 28,298 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total to 3,900,433,…

Vietnam Reopens Borders For Int’l Tourists

HANOI, Mar 17 (NNN-VNA) — Vietnam on Tuesday, fully reopened its borders for international tourists, its tourism authorities said. At…

Covid-19: WTO chief hails vaccines IP compromise

GENEVA, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Trade Organization chief hailed a breakthrough between the EU, the United States, India…

S. Korea Reports Record High Of Over 400,000 New Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Mar 17 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported a record high of 400,741 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Tuesday,…

Bangladesh Reports No New COVID-19 Deaths For Second Consecutive Day

DHAKA, Mar 17 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh yesterday reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the second consecutive day, the Directorate General…

Roundup: Pakistan Decides To End All COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Dwindling New Cases

by Raheela Nazir ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Pakistani government decided to scrap all COVID-19 related restrictions nationwide, amid…

7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes North-Eastern Japan, Injures Reported

TOKYO, Mar 17 (NNN-NHK) – A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit north-eastern Japan late last night, leaving several people injured, according to…