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Junta trial of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi gets underway

NAYPYIDAW (Myanmar), June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The trial of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi got underway Monday, more…

Covid-19: Bangladesh resumes vaccine campaign on June 19 – Health Minister Maleque

DHAKA, June 15 (NNN-BSS) – Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said Bangladesh will resume the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination…

Afghanistan: Leaders say NATO will keep Kabul airport running

BRUSSELS, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO leaders agreed Monday to maintain funding for Kabul’s civilian airport after their military mission…

NATO chief says ‘no new Cold War’ with China

BRUSSELS, June 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday there is no new Cold War with China…

Covid-19: Number of cases worldwide surpasses 175 mln – WHO

GENEVA, June 14 (NNN-TASS) — The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection worldwide has surpassed 175 million…

Six Killed In Traffic Accident In Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, Jun 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Six people were killed in a road accident in Kyrgyzstan, the country’s Ministry of Emergency…

Two Americans Plead Guilty To Helping Ex-Nissan Chief Ghosn Flee Japan

TOKYO, Jun 14 (NNN-NHK) – Two Americans, charged with helping former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman, Carlos Ghosn, flee Japan in…

Uzbek Cities Get 100-Million-USD Credit From World Bank For Urban Development

TASHKENT, Jun 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The World Bank has approved 100 million U.S. dollars in concessional credit, for two Uzbek…

Japan Airlines Begins On-Site Vaccinations For Employees

TOKYO, Jun 14 (NNN-NHK) – Japan Airlines Co., today began providing on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees, with the move…

Indian PM Modi Congratulates Israel’s New PM Bennett

NEW DELHI, Jun 14 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today congratulated his new Israeli counterpart, Naftali Bennett. Modi…