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Feature: Street Photographers Descend On “Empty Jakarta” During Eid Holiday

by Dames Alexander Sinaga JAKARTA, May 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – For people who are passionate about street photography, the once-a-year occurrence…

S.Korea Reports 49,064 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, May 4 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 49,064 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Malaysia Reports 922 New COVID-19 Infections, Nine New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 922 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 43,088,118

NEW DELHI, May 4 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,088,118 today, as 3,205 new cases were registered during…

S.Korea Says DPRK Fires Unidentified Projectile Towards Eastern Waters

SEOUL, May 4 (NNN-YONHAP) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), fired an unidentified projectile towards eastern waters, South…

Sri Lanka Declares Dead Indian Elephant National Heritage

COLOMBO, May 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Sri Lankan government yesterday, declared “Nadungamuwa Raja,” the famous Indian elephant who died in…

UN Security Council Condemns Continued Attacks Targeting Civilians In Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS, May 4 (NNN-ANA) – The UN Security Council yesterday condemned “in the strongest terms” the continued heinous terrorist…

Australian Central Bank Lifts Interest Rate For First Time In Over A Decade

SYDNEY, May 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – After dropping interest rates down to historic low levels, during the pandemic, the Reserve Bank…

India’s PM Urges “Dialogue And Diplomacy” For Ukraine Crisis

COPENHAGEN, May 4 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, yesterday, urged diplomatic resolutions for the ongoing Ukraine crisis. “Dialogue…

India’s Apr Trade Deficit Widens To 20.1 Billion USD

MUMBAI, May 4 (NNN-PTI) – India’s trade deficit for Apr widened to 20.1 billion U.S. dollars, from 15.3 billion dollars…