Asia

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…

Rail Track Installation To Start On Bangladesh’s Largest Bridge

DHAKA, Jul 17 (NNN-BSS) – Installation of rail tracks on the lower deck of Bangladesh’s Padma Bridge, is expected to…

Pakistan Strives To Increase Women’s Workforce Participation For Economic Prosperity: President

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani President, Arif Alvi, said yesterrday that, his country has been making efforts to increase…

Cambodia, Bangladesh Aimed To Further Promote Ties, Cooperation

PHNOM PENH, Jul 17 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Bangladesh pledged to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation for mutual benefits,…