Asia

Namibia agrees to send 35-40 cheetahs to India

India formally declared cheetah extinct in 1952 WINDHOEK, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibia has agreed to translocate 35-40 cheetahs to…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: World Taekwondo revokes Putin’s honorary black belt

Putin does not actually do taekwondo, but is instead accomplished in judo SEOUL, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir…

US Pres Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington in late March

US President Joe Biden WASHINGTON, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden will play host to a special summit of…

Jade Mine Landslide Kills 12 In Myanmar’s Northernmost State

YANGON, Mar 1 (NNN-MNA) – At least 12 people were killed and dozens went missing, when a landslide hit a…

Experts Worry After Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore In Northern Australia

CANBERRA, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Experts shared fears about the dolphin population in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) after two individuals…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US backs IOC call for Russia sports ban

LOS ANGELES, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Olympic chiefs threw their support behind International Olympic Committee’s calls for Russian athletes to…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Tech giants clamp down on Russia state-linked news

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tech firms from Facebook to TikTok and Microsoft moved Monday to curb the reach…

Pakistani PM Announces Relief For Inflation-Stricken Public

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, announced relief and incentives for the public, as a respite…

S. Korea Reports 138,993 New Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Mar 1 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea recorded 138,993 more COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Malaysia Reports 23,100 New COVID-19 Infections, 75 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 23,100 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to…