Asia

ADB, Singapore team up to promote investment, innovation across APAC

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has teamed up with Singapore…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia has been to Iran twice in last month to assess drones – US

 WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian officials have recently visited Iran twice to assess combat drones, US National Security Advisor…

Afghanistan’s Central Bank To Auction 12 Million USD To Keep National Currency Stable

KABUL, Jul 17 (NNN-ANA) – Afghanistan’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank, announced yesterday that, it will put on auction 12…

Bon Odori promotes friendship between Malaysia and Japan — Ambassador Takahashi

SHAH ALAM (Selangor, Malaysia), July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — The annual Bon Odori festival that has been held for almost half…

World Bank Approved 200 Million USD To Increase Pakistan’s Agricultural Resilience

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (NNN-APP) – The World Bank, yesterday, approved 200 million U.S. dollars in financing, to increase Pakistan’s agricultural…

New Zealand Reported 6,223 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jul 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 6,223 new community cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health…

Malaysia Reported 5,047 New COVID-19 Infections

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 5,047 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Excessive Use Reduces Effect Of U.S. Sanctions: Iranian Spokesman

TEHRAN, Jul 17 (NNN-IRNA) – Western and U.S. sanctions have become “a blunt sword” after excessive use, Abolfazl Amoui, spokesman…

10 Civilians Killed, Two Wounded In Attacks By Separatist Group In Indonesia’s Papua

JAKARTA, Jul 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – A separatist group, yesterday, attacked civilians in Nduga district of Indonesia’s eastern Papua, killing 10…

Uzbekistan Tightened Sanitary Controls At Border Amid Cholera Outbreak In Afghanistan

TASHKENT, Jul 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan tightened sanitary-medical controls at its border crossings, amid a reported cholera outbreak in neighbouring…