Asia

Saudi Arabia Committed To Keeping Global Oil Market Stable

DHAKA, Mar 17 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia is committed to keeping global oil market stable, visiting Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister,…

11 Killed, 486 Injured During Fire Festival Celebrations In Iran

TEHRAN, Mar 16 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 11 people died and 486 others injured, during celebrations of Chaharshanbe Suri, or…

Malaysia To Join Icao’s Deliberations On MH17

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), March 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will participate in the deliberations by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in accordance…

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…