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Australian Gov’t Announced 941 Million USD In Additional COVID Funding

CANBERRA, Sept 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Australian government, today, extended funding for coronavirus testing and protocols in high-risk settings. Health…

Malaysia Reported 1,639 New COVID-19 Infections, Four New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 1,639 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the country’s national total…

S. Korea Reported 19,407 New Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Sept 19 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 19,407 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

UN launches first-ever International Finance Facility for Education

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C) and UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown (L) at the launch of the…

Philippines Logged 2,367 New COVID-19 Cases, 35 Deaths

MANILA, Sept 19 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines reported 2,367 new COVID-19 infections yesterday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in…

Myanmar Reported 234 New COVID-19 Cases

YANGON, Sept 19 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar confirmed 234 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total…

Iran Ready For Prisoners’ Exchange With U.S.: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Sept 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran renews readiness for prisoners’ exchange with the United States, said Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman,…

Japanese Cabinet’s Approval Rate Dives Into “Danger Zone”: Poll

TOKYO, Sept 19 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese Cabinet’s public approval rating, plummeted to 29 percent, dropping below 30 percent into…

RCEP Contributes To Region’s Post-Pandemic Recovery Efforts: ASEAN Joint Statement

SIEM REAP, Sept 19 (NNN-AKP) – The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement, could be a contributor to…

UN condemns ‘shameful’ year-long ban on Afghan girls’ education

 UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations urged the Taliban on Sunday to reopen high schools for girls…