Asia

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…

Drinking Water In Eastern Australia At Risk Of Flood Contamination: Scientist

SYDNEY, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – As devastating floods continue to swamp much of eastern Australia, an environmental scientist is warning…

New Zealand Signs Free Trade Deal With Britain

WELLINGTON, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand and Britain signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, that unlocks unprecedented access…

New Zealand Approves Third COVID-19 Vaccine Novavax

WELLINGTON, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealanders will soon be able to access a third type of Novavax vaccine, following…

Indian Economy Grew 5.4 Percent In Oct-Dec Quarter

NEW DELHI, Mar 1 (NNN-PTI) – India’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 5.4 percent, in the third quarter (Oct-Dec) of…

Myanmar Extends Ceasefire With Ethnic Armed Groups Until Year-End

YANGON, Mar 1 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s military extended its ceasefire agreements with ethnic armed groups, until the end of this…

Blast Kills Two Children, Wounds Two In Afghanistan’s Northern Kunduz Province

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Mar 1 (NNN-ANA) – Two children lost their lives and two others sustained injuries, as an explosive device…

New Zealand Opens Borders With Tears, Hugs

WELLINGTON, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand officially opened its borders yesterday, lifting the COVID-19 border restrictions after two years.…