Asia

S.Korea Reported 62,078 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Aug 15 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea recorded 62,078 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Widespread Floods Affected Thousands Of People In Northern Laos

VIENTIANE, Aug 15 (NNN-KPL) – River flooding, triggered by days of heavy rains, has affected thousands of residents in the…

India’s Daily COVID-19 Caseload Fell To 14,092

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-PTI) – India’s daily COVID-19 caseload, yesterday, decreased to 14,092, officials said. According to the federal…

Cambodia Warns Of Rainwater Flooding In Some Provinces This Week

PHNOM PENH, Aug 15 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MWRM), yesterday predicted, light-to-heavy rainfall across the…

UN resuming talks on high-seas treaty amid growing concerns

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states on Monday resume talks aimed at finally…

Vietnam Reported 1,429 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, Aug 15 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam recorded 1,429 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down by 386 from Saturday, according to its…

Pakistani Central Bank Unveiled 75-Rupee Commemorative Banknote

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (NNN-APP) – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), yesterday unveiled a 75- rupee commemorative banknote, to mark…

Rigorous Monsoon Activity Expected In Coming Days In Parts Of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan Meteorological Department, predicted rigorous monsoon activity in the coming days, with more torrential rains…

Malaysia Reported 3,045 New COVID-19 Infections, Five New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 3,045 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to…

US Pres Biden calls India an ‘indispensable partner’ on 75th anniversary of independence

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden congratulated India on 75 years of independence and said the United…