Asia

Update: Flooding Deaths In Philippines Rise To 44

MANILA, Dec 30 (NNN-PNA) – The death toll from heavy rain and floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines,…

The world needs peace in 2023 – UN General-Secretary

António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (NNN-GNA) — António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, says the…

Singapore Reported 1,116 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore reported 1,116 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 2,200,353. A…

5.7 Million Sri Lankans Need Humanitarian Assistance: Report

COLOMBO, Dec 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – An estimated 5.7 million Sri Lankans or more, are now in need of humanitarian assistance,…

Indonesia Pledged To Make ASEAN Motor Of Peace, Growth

JAKARTA, Dec 30 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia pledged to make ASEAN a motor of peace and stability, and also an epicentre…

Six Died In Philippine Residential Fire

MANILA, Dec 30 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine authorities said, a fire razed a residential area in the capital, Manila, yesterday,…

Six People Killed In S.Korea’s Tunnel Fire

SEOUL, Dec 30 (NNN-YONHAP) – A total of six people were killed in a fire, that engulfed a sound-proof tunnel,…

Iran Replaces Central Bank Governor Amid Currency Drop

TEHRAN, Dec 30 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian government, yesterday, appointed Mohammad Reza Farzin as the new governor of the Central…

Bangladesh Plans To Build Six More Metro Rail Lines In Capital By 2030

DHAKA, Dec 30 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladeshi Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Obaidul Quader, said yesterday, the country is to construct…

Five Killed In Soldier-Terrorist Clash In Pakistan: Military

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (NNN-APP) – Five people, including three soldiers and two terrorists, were killed in an exchange of fire,…