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US Pres Biden says Afghan forces must fight for themselves

President Joe Biden WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden said that the Afghan troops must fight for…

New Zealand May Reopen Borders In 2022 After Full Vaccination: Government Advisory Group

WELLINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand’s borders may reopen in phases in 2022, once the vaccination programme is fully…

ASEAN Banks See Rising Asset Risks On Virus Surge, But Credit Strength Will Remain Intact

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (NNN-Bernama) — For banks in ASEAN countries and India, COVID-19 outbreaks triggering strict containment steps will…

Lockdown Extended Again In Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – The authorities in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, yesterday, decided to extend the ongoing lockdown till Aug…

Sri Lanka Attracts 950 Million USD Investments Into Pandemic-Hit Tourism Industry

COLOMBO, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Tourism Ministry said yesterday that, within the past 15 months, the government has…

Myanmar junta leader aims to solidify grip on power: UN

Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing UNITED NATIONS, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN special envoy on Myanmar…

Covid-19: US gives Myanmar US$50 million in aid as humanitarian crisis worsens

People praying in the grounds of a temple in Yangon WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it…

Feature: Indonesian Educators Make Efforts To Optimise Learning Experience Amid COVID-19

JAKARTA, Aug 11 (NNN-ANTARA) – “One of the biggest challenges of virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is the emotional…

Myanmar Receives Funds From China For Projects Under LMC Special Fund

YANGON, Aug 11 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar received funds from China for 21 projects under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund,…

News Analysis: Pakistan’s Tourism Industry Makes Headway Amid COVID-19 Challenges

by Raheela Nazir ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Pakistan is endowed with a myriad of natural wonders, as well as,…