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Covid-19 still a global health emergency despite drop in cases, deaths: WHO

GENEVA, April 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — As the number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths continues to decline, the World Health…

S.Korea Reports 148,443 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Apr 14 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 148,443 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

US congratulates Sharif on becoming new Pakistani prime minister

WASHINGTON, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan’s new prime minister following the ouster of…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Diplomatic battle rages at UNESCO over Russia meeting

PARIS, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A dispute has erupted at the UN cultural agency over Russia’s hosting of its World Heritage…

Int’l agencies call for urgent aid to address food insecurity

 WASHINGTON, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Major international organizations issued an appeal for urgent measures to deal with rising food insecurity…

Lao President Calls On His People To Overcome Challenges

VIENTIANE, Apr 14 (NNN-KPL) – Lao President, Thongloun Sisoulith, delivered a Lao New Year message yesterday, encouraging the Lao people…

Indonesia’s Capital Bans Midnight Sale Ahead Of Eid Al-Fitr

JAKARTA, Apr 14 (NNN-ANTARA) – The midnight sale, ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, will not be held…

Sri Lankan Gov’t Ready For Discussion With Protesters: PM

COLOMBO, Apr 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa, said yesterday that, the government is ready to hold…

Brunei Reports 217 New COVID-19 Cases

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Apr 14 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei reported 217 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total tally to 139,278.…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 43,038,016

NEW DELHI, Apr 13 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,038,016 today, as 1,088 new cases were registered during…