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Dutchman accused of smuggling people to Europe via Asia arrested in Kenya

John Habeta was on Interpol’s Wanted List NAIROBI, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenyan police arrested a Dutch national wanted by…

Iran’s Missile Progress Poses Challenges To U.S. Regional Military Plan: Expert

TEHRAN, Jan 3 (NNN-IRNA) – A U.S. political expert said, the progress in Iran’s missile programme has posed challenges to…

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Rises To 52.8 In Dec, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The headline IHS Markit Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a composite single-figure indicator…

India Reports 33,750 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jan 3 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 34,922,882 today, as 33,750 new cases were registered during…

S.Korea Confirms First Two Deaths Linked To Omicron Variant

SEOUL, Jan 3 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea, today confirmed its first two deaths linked to the Omicron COVID-19 variant, amid…

Australian PM Rules Out Funding Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests

CANBERRA, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, ruled out the government funding free rapid COVID-19 tests. Morrison…

Singapore Reports 429 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Jan 3 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 429 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally of the disease…

Indonesia Closes Coal Cargo Shipment Services Following Coal Export Ban

JAKARTA, Jan 3 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, temporarily closed all cargo services of exported coal, following the government’s…

Australian Treasurer announces post-lockdown job figures ahead of 2022 election

CANBERRA, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s labour market, bounced back from COVID-19 lockdowns, that affected more than half the population…

Malaysia Reports 2,882 New COVID-19 Infections, 19 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported another 2,882 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total…