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Myanmar Reports 4,713 New COVID-19 Cases, 312 More Deaths

YANGON, Aug 4 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reported 4,713 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the tally in the country to 311,067,…

Powerful Explosion Hits Afghan Capital Kabul

KABUL, Aug 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – A powerful bomb exploded at around 8:00 p.m. last night, local time, in the centre…

APEC Council Calls For ‘Coherent And Timely Solutions’ To Global Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economic leaders should work together to find coherent and timely…

54th AMM: Malaysia To Emphasise Vaccine, Myanmar Issue

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will emphasise on three key points, including the importance of mutual recognition of…

COVID: 17,105 New Cases Reported Tuesday – Msian Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 17,105 new cases of COVID-19 was reported nationwide over the past…

Israeli Defence Minister Calls For “Action Against Iran”

JERUSALEM, Aug 3 (NNN-PNN) – Israeli Defence Minister, Benny Gantz, said yesterday that, Iran has been stepping up its aggression…

Uzbekistan, Russia Start Joint Military Drill Near Afghan Border

TASHKENT, Aug 3 (NNN-TASS) – The Uzbek and Russian armed forces, started a joint military training drill “South-2021” in southern…

Unemployment Rate In Philippines Remains At 7.7 Percent In June

MANILA, Aug 3 (NNN-PNA) – Around 3.76 million Filipinos were out of work in June, compared to 3.73 million recorded…

Iran Acknowledges Malaysia’s Success In Its COVID-19 Vaccination Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Iran acknowledges Malaysia’s success in the COVID-19 vaccination initiative which includes all foreign nationals…

Gov’t Forces Kill 41 Militants In Afghan City: Defence Ministry

KABUL, Aug 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Forty-one Taliban militants were killed and 32 others wounded, during battles in Herat city, western…