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Update: Death Toll In Philippine Province From Typhoon Rai Rises To 49: Local Official

MANILA, Dec 19 (NNN-PNA) – At least 49 people have been killed in the Philippine province of Bohol, after Typhoon…

Malaysia Reports 4,083 New COVID-19 Infections, 29 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 4,083 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Three Terrorists Killed, Security Official Injured In Shootout In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (NNN-APP) – Three terrorists, including a commander, were killed, and one security official was injured, during an…

Covid-19: Omicron cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with local spread – WHO

GENEVA, Dec 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases…

Cambodia Inaugurates China-Aided Stadium With Sports Parade, Martial Arts, Dances

PHNOM PENH, Dec 19 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia yesterday inaugurated a China-funded national stadium, in the northern suburbs of the capital,…

Iran Reports 1,361 Daily COVID-19 Cases, 6,169,011 In Total

TEHRAN, Dec 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education, yesterday reported 1,361 new COVID-19 cases, taking the…

Thousands Evacuated As Floods Hit Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Thousands of people were evacuated, as continuous heavy rain caused severe floodings in several…

Typhoon Rai Exits Philippines, Death Toll Rises To 31

MANILA, Dec 19 (NNN-PNA) – “I can hear the strong wind howling, as it peels off the iron sheets of…

10 Killed, 12 Injured In Explosion In Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (NNN-APP) – At least 10 people were killed and 12 others injured, in an explosion at the…

Uzbekistan Helps Afghanistan Restore Mazar-I-Sharif Airport

TASHKENT, Dec 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan sent specialists to Afghanistan, to help restore the Mazar-i-Sharif airport, in the north of…