Asia

French Pres Macron tells Iran’s Pres Raisi nuclear talks need to speed up

PARIS, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron has told his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that a deal lifting…

UN report says Taliban have killed scores of former Afghan officials, others

UN report says Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials WASHINGTON, Jan 31…

New Zealand Reports 91 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 91 new community cases of COVID-19 today, said, the Ministry of Health…

US worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is concerned North Korea’s escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests…

Indonesia Reports 12,422 New COVID-19 Cases, 18 More Deaths

JAKARTA, Jan 31 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia yesterday confirmed 12,422 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day rise, since Aug 27, 2021,…

No New COVID-19 Deaths For Seven Consecutive Days In Myanmar

YANGON, Jan 31 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar recorded no daily deaths from COVID-19 for seven days in a row, leaving the…

Singapore Reports 4,498 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Jan 31 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 4,498 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 348,330.…

DPRK Announces Test-Fire Of Intermediate- And Long-Range Ballistic Missile

NEW YORK, Jan 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – The evaluation test-fire of Hwasong 12-type ground-to-ground intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile was conducted…

Thai Beach Closes After Oil Spill Washes Ashore

BANGKOK, Jan 30 (NNN-TNA) – A beach on Thailand’s east coast was closed yesterday, as oil leaking from an underwater…

COVID-19 Patient Killed In Indian Hospital Fire

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 (NNN-PTI) – A 60-year-old woman, being treated for COVID-19, was killed early yesterday, in a fire…