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Covid-19: ‘The war has changed’ – US documents sound alarm on Delta variant

WASHINGTON, July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Delta variant of the coronavirus is as contagious as chickenpox, probably causes more severe…

COVID-19 Reveals West’s Double Standard On Human Rights, Says Egyptian Activist

by Mahmoud Fouly, Emad al-Azrak CAIRO, Jul 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – The COVID-19 pandemic has proven, Western countries’ double-standard policies on…

Maldives Police Charges Key Suspect In Terrorist Attack Targeting Former President

MALE, Jul 31 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives Police Service (MPS), forwarded charges against one of the suspected perpetrators in the…

80 Kg Blue Sapphire Unearthed From Sri Lanka’s Gem Mine

COLOMBO, Jul 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – A blue sapphire, weighing approximately 80 kilograms, was discovered in a gem mine, in Rakwana,…

UN Mission In Afghanistan Concerned About Escalating Violence In Kandahar

KABUL, Jul 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), expressed its concern about escalating violence in and…

Aussie PM Reveals COVID-19 Vaccine Targets For Roadmap Out Of Pandemic

CANBERRA, Jul 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Australian leaders have reached an agreement on vaccination targets required for the country’s pathway out…

Policeman Killed, Two Injured In NW Pakistan Explosion

ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (NNN-APP) – A policeman was killed and two others, including a passerby and a policeman, were injured,…

Brunei Reports Three New Imported COVID-19 Cases, 336 In Total

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jul 30 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei reported three new imported COVID-19 cases today, bringing the national tally to…

COVID: New Cases Reduce Slightly To 16,840 – Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (NNN-Bernama) — New COVID-19 positive cases in country reduced slightly to 16,840, Friday, after two consecutive…

International Support In Combating Covid-19 Shows Malaysia’s Strength – Senior Minister Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Recognition and support from international allies in combating the COVID-19 pandemic show Malaysia’s strength,…