Asia

Indonesia Inaugurated New Autonomous Region Of Southwest Papua

JAKARTA, Dec 10 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia inaugurated a new autonomous region, in the country’s easternmost island of Papua yesterday, bringing…

Nine Dead, Two Injured From Coal Mine Explosion In Western Indonesia

JAKARTA, Dec 10 (NNN-ANTARA) – A coal mine exploded in Indonesia’s western province of West Sumatra yesterday, leaving nine workers…

Genocide threat still real, UN chief says

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — In response to rising hate speech and discrimination worldwide, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António…

Over 20 Million Pakistanis Rely On Underfunded Floods Aid As Winter Sets In: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (NNN-APP) – More than 20 million people in Pakistan, continue to depend on humanitarian aid, and…

Iran To Uphold Nuke Commitments, If Sanctions Removed: Iranian Atomic Chief

TEHRAN, Dec 10 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian nuclear chief, said yesterday that, his country would uphold its commitments under the…

Chinese-built port projects to spur Ghana’s economic growth: Ghanaian president

President Akufo-Addo attends a sod-cutting ceremony for the commencement of construction of two port projects by a Chinese company, in…

Senior Sunni Cleric Murdered In SE Iran: Media

TEHRAN, Dec 10 (NNN-TASNIM) – A senior Sunni Muslim cleric was murdered, in Iran’s south-eastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, while…

Uzbekistan’s Population Exceeded 36 Million

TASHKENT, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan’s population has surpassed 36 million, increasing by a million over the past year, the…

5.6-Magnitude Quake Hit Two Km NE Of Pondaguitan, Philippines: USGS

NEW YORK, Dec10 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6, jolted two km NE of Pondaguitan, the Philippines,…

Malaysia’s Unemployment Fell To Lowest In Oct Since COVID-19 Pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s unemployment fell to its lowest level, since the COVID-19 pandemic, in Oct, reaching…