UNGA: World leaders descend on New York despite pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Some 100 world leaders descend on New York next week in a partial…
UN meet to test whether Iran nuclear deal can be saved
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After months of difficult negotiations, can the United States and Iran find a way…
Myanmar junta to put Suu Kyi on trial for corruption
YANGON, Sept 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Myanmar’s junta will put ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on trial for corruption,…
North Korea rebukes ‘double-dealing’ US after missile launch
PYONGYANG/SEOUL, Sept 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pyongyang accused the United States of “double-dealing” on Friday and held Washington’s duplicity responsible…
Covid-19: 934 new local infections in Singapore; rise in cases of serious illness
People wearing protective face masks crossing a road in Simei in Singapore SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore reported 934…
Covid-19: Lockdown rules eased slightly in Australia’s New South Wales as vaccine rates climb
Mounted police patrol Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia SYDNEY, Sept 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — As Sydney, the capital city of the…
Work-related accidents, illnesses kill nearly 2 mn each year: UN
GENEVA, Sept 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Work-related illnesses and injuries kill nearly two million people annually, largely because of long…
ASEAN Adopts Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration On Energy Security And Transition
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN Energy Ministers expressed commitment to strengthen energy security and intensify energy transition towards…
Australian COVID-19 Response Saves “Thousands Of Lives”: Health Minister
CANBERRA, Sept 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Australia’s COVID-19 response saved tens of thousands of lives, the government claimed. According to data…
Malaysia On Track To Be Major Player In Global Drone Industry With Development Of Area 57
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is on track to become a major player in the global drone industry…