Asia

Uyghur genocide report ‘deeply disturbing’, says UN

A perimeter fence is constructed around what is officially known as a vocational skills education centre in Dabancheng in Xinjiang…

US imposes sweeping human rights sanctions on China, Myanmar and North Korea

The US government and many rights groups say Beijing is carrying out genocide in Xinjiang province WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United…

Singapore Reports 454 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Dec 11 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 454 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…

World Bank says donors approve release of US$280 million for Afghanistan

An Afghan woman begs for alms in Kabul, Afghanistan WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International donors agreed to release US$280…

Two Civilians Killed, Three Injured In Mini-Bus Blast In Kabul

KABUL, Dec 11 (NNN-ANA) – Two civilians were killed and three others injured, as a blast targeted a mini-bus in…

Gov’t In Southern Indian State Issues Warning Following Bird Flu Outbreak

NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala, yesterday issued a warning, after bird…

India’s Deceased CDS, His Wife Cremated With Full Military Honours

NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (NNN-PTI) – The cremation of India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat and his…

Pakistan Opposes Any Form Of Politicisation Of Sports: Foreign Ministry

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (NNN-APP) – The Pakistani Foreign Ministry, said yesterday that, Pakistan opposes any form of politicisation of sports.…

Beijing Winter Olympics Not Stage For Political Posturing, Says Chinese Envoy

MANILA, Dec 11 (NNN-PNA) – Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian, said yesterday that, the Beijing Winter Olympics is…

Huge Blast Rocks Western Part Of Kabul With Casualties Feared

KABUL, Dec 11 (NNN-ANA) – A huge blast rocked Dasht-i-Barchi area, in the western part of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan,…