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WHO drops endemic country distinction for monkeypox

GENEVA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization says it has removed the distinction between endemic and non-endemic countries…

Rare Vulture Population In Cambodia Slightly Up: Official

PHNOM PENH, Jun 19 (NNN-AKP) – The population of critically endangered vultures in Cambodia, has seen a slight increase, raising…

Iranian Fighter Jet Crashes, No One Killed: Army

TEHRAN, Jun 19 (NNN-IRNA) – An F-14 fighter jet, crashed yesterday, in Iran’s central Isfahan province, with the pilots safely…

Bangladesh Suffered Worst-Ever Floods In Century

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Jun 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Almost half of Bangladesh remained in the grip of devastating floods yesterday, as…

Pakistan Advocates Global Framework Against Hate Speech

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan has been advocating for an international framework against hate speech, and supporting a balanced…

32 Killed In Floods In India’s Assam, Meghalaya

NEW DELHI, Jun 19 (NNN-PTI) – Floods in two north-eastern states of India, Assam and Meghalaya, killed 32 people in…

Civilian, Several Others Killed In Temple Attack In Afghan Capital

KABUL, Jun 19 (NNN-ANA) – A civilian, a security forces member and several attackers were killed, after an armed attack…

Iran Possesses Right “Not To Trust” U.S.: President

TEHRAN, Jun 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, said yesterday that, Iran possesses the right “not to trust” the…

New Zealand Reports 4,404 Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jun 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 4,404 community cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health in…

Malaysia Reports 2,130 New COVID-19 Cases, One New Death

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,130 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, bringing the national total to…