Asia

Disasters Displaced Over 225 Million In Asia-Pacific In Decade Due To Climate Change: ADB Report

MANILA, Sept 20 (NNN-PNA) – Disasters, triggered by natural hazards, displaced an estimated 225.3 million people in Asia and the…

Afghan Health Ministry Launched Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign

KABUL, Sept 20 (NNN-ANA) – The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan’s Taliban-run caretaker government, initiated a nationwide four-day vaccination…

Iran To Soon Import Nine Million-Cubic-Metre Russian Gas Daily: Ministry

TEHRAN, Sept 20 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Oil Ministry said yesterday, the country will soon purchase nine million cubic metres…

Constitution Day Celebrated In Kathmandu, Nepal

KATHMANDU, Sept 20(NNN-XINHUA) – The Constitution Day (i.e. Ashoj 3) was celebrated yesterday, by organising various programmes across the country.…

Delhi’s Monkeypox Tally Rose To Nine

NEW DELHI, Sept 20 (NNN-PTI) – A 30-year-old woman has tested positive for monkeypox, in the Indian capital, an official…

“East Meets West” Concert Held In Wellington

WELLINGTON, Sept 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – An “East Meets West” orchestral concert was held at the Opera House in New Zealand’s…

Uganda’s oil projects ‘shall proceed’, says Museveni

KAMPALA, Sept 19 (NNN-NEWVISION) — President Yoweri Museveni has offered assurance that Uganda’s oil project “shall proceed as stipulated in…

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,…