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Billions of people rely on wild species for food, fuel, income: UN

PARIS, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rampant exploitation of nature is a threat to the billions of people across the world…

S.Korea Reported 20,286 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Jul 9 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea recorded 20,286 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Cambodia Marked Arbor Day After A Two-Year Hiatus Due To The Pandemic

BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, Jul 9 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodian King, Norodom Sihamoni, today planted tree seedlings here, in the country’s north-western area,…

India Reports 18,840 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jul 9 (NNN-PTI) – India recorded 18,840 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total…

Iran Rejected UK Claim Of Seizing Iranian Weapons Shipment To Yemen

TEHRAN, Jul 9 (NNN-IRNA) – The spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry, yesterday, rejected the British government’s claim that it had…

Brunei Recorded 50.1 Percent Trade Growth In Feb

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jul 9 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei saw a 50.1 percent year-on-year growth in its trade, to reach 2.25…

Lao Parliament Session Concluded With Approval Of New Laws

VIENTIANE, Jul 9 (NNN-KPL) – The National Assembly (NA) of Laos, announced the approval of six amended and three new…

New Zealand Reports 9,307 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jul 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 9,307 new community cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health…

Malaysia Reports 3,589 New COVID-19 Infections, Six More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 3,589 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Curfew Imposed In Several Police Divisions In Sri Lanka Ahead Of Protest

COLOMBO, Jul 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s police imposed a curfew in several police divisions in the Western Province, with…