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At United Nations, Afghan women appeal: Don’t let Taliban in

Left to right: Former Afghan diplomat Asila Wardak, former Afghan politician and peace negotiator Fawzia Koofi, Afghan journalist Anisa Shaheed…

Uganda coffee in hot demand in Italy as exports climb to 30-year high

Uganda overtook Vietnam to become the second-largest supplier of coffee to Italy LONDON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demand for Ugandan…

Thailand To Allow Vaccinated Visitors From 46 Low-Risk Places Without Quarantine

BANGKOK, Oct 22 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand announced late last night that, it will allow vaccinated visitors from 46 low-risk countries…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Lower North Island Of New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand’s GeoNet reported that, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit the King Country town of Taumarunui,…

Covid-19: 80,000-180,000 health workers may have died from Covid by May 2021 – WHO

   GENEVA, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that 80,000 to 180,000 health care workers may have…

Pakistani FM Arrives In Afghanistan

KABUL, Oct 22 (NNN-ANA) – Pakistani Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, arrived in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul yesterday, local television channel…

EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan amid rising Chinese pressure

European Commission’s executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager STRASBOURG, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union must deepen ties with Taiwan…

US bans Malaysian firm’s gloves over forced labour

 WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glove maker over alleged labour…

Iran Urges UN Action Against Israeli Threats To Nuke Programme

TEHRAN, Oct 21 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, called for an action by the…

Road Accident Kills Six In Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province

FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, Oct 21 (NNN-ANA) – Six commuters lost their lives and four others sustained injury, as their vehicle plunged…