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S. Korean Military Says DPRK Fires Unidentified Projectile But Fails

SEOUL/TOKYO, Mar 16 (NNN/YONHAP/NHK) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired an unidentified projectile, but the launch seemed…

COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes 4.7 Million More People In Southeast Asia Into Extreme Poverty: ADB Report

MANILA, Mar 16 (NNN-PNA) – The COVID-19 pandemic pushed 4.7 million people in Southeast Asia into extreme poverty in 2021,…

Malaysia’s Covid-19 Recovery Cases Exceeds New Cases – Health Dg

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16  (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s COVID-19 recovery cases continue to exceed the number of new infections when  31,234…

UN adopts resolution promoting bicycles to combat climate change

UNITED NATIONS, March 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday supporting…

New Zealand Reports 19,542 New COVID-19 Community Cases

WELLINGTON, Mar 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 19,542 new community cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health…

Foxes, Feral Cats Take “Shocking” Toll On Aussie Wildlife

SYDNEY, Mar 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A leading Australian conservation group, believes that a new report, which charts the immense impact…

65.3 Per Cent Of Malaysia’s Adult Population Given Covid-19 Booster Dose

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 15,357,069 adults or 65.3 per cent of the population in Malaysia have…

Singapore Reports 15,851 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Mar 16 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 15,851 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 964,329. Of…

UN Chief Voices Concern Over Missile Attack In Erbil, Iraq

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is deeply concerned about Sunday’s missile attack in Erbil, Iraq,…

Iran Says Ball In U.S. Court For Conclusion Of Vienna Talks

TEHRAN, Mar 16 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said yesterday that, the ball is now in the…