Asia

Britain announces new Myanmar sanctions

Protesters are seen at Hledan, Yangon in Myanmar LONDON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain announced new Myanmar sanctions, saying it…

Thailand: Thousands join protest in Bangkok demanding prime minister’s resignation

Thai pro-democracy protesters hold up a three-fingered salute during a rally at the Asoke Intersection in Bangkok BANGKOK, Sept 3…

Weather, climate disasters surge fivefold in 50 years: UN

Extreme weather like widespread drought is causing economic losses amongst farmers across the world. GENEVA, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…

Climate crisis triggers spike in lightning strike deaths in India

Lightning strikes over residential apartments during a thunderstorm on the outskirts of New Delhi 3 Sep 2021 NEW DELHI, Sept…

Covid-19: Pandemic-hit Indonesian borrowers to gain extension of credit relief rules until 2023

Pandemic-hit Indonesian borrowers to gain extension of credit relief rules until 2023 JAKARTA, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A relaxation of…

Japan: PM Suga to step down as LDP leader this month, after just one year in power

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he will not run for re-election as party…

Taliban close to forming new government in Afghanistan: Sources

KABUL, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Taliban were expected to form a government as early as Friday with the new…

Japan resumes hunt for dolphins and smaller whales

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan has resumed hunting for dolphins and smaller whales off the village of Taiji in…

US looking at land routes to continue Afghanistan evacuations

Afghan refugees arrive at Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is exploring…

Covid-19: Egypt to produce 1 billion Sinovac vaccines a year

Some 7.5 million Egyptians have had at least one vaccine CAIRO, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Egypt said it plans to…