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Indonesia’s Car Sales Surge Following Luxury Tax Cut

by Bambang Purwanto JAKARTA, May 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Indonesian government has been successful in boosting car sales, following a…

Bangladesh Records 1,028 New COVID-19 Cases, 38 More Deaths

DHAKA, May 23 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 1,028 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths yesterday, taking the tally to…

Pakistani Soldier Killed In Terrorists’ Firing From Afghan Side: Army

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (NNN-APP) – A Pakistani soldier was killed in an attack by terrorists across the Afghan border, the…

Vietnam Reports 125 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, May 23 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. local…

Sri Lanka Probes Environmental Impact From Container Ship Fire

COLOMBO, May 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), launched an investigation on possible environmental impact, from…

Iran Reports 8,005 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,823,887 In Total

TEHRAN, May 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran reported yesterday, 8,005 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 2,823,887. The…

Brunei To Launch New Law To Protect Personal Data

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 23 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei’s Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI), is working on a new law,…

Famous Japanese Ballet Dancer Mikiko Matsuyama Dies

TOKYO, May 23 (NNN-NHK) – Mikiko Matsuyama, a renowned Japanese ballet dancer, who made great contribution to introducing the Chinese…

US racism: Former Pres Trump sued for calling Covid-19 “China virus”

“The truth matters, words have consequences especially from those in powerful and influential positions,” the complaint said WASHINGTON, May 22…

Snow Hits Mongolia’s Capital As Summer Nears

ULAN BATOR, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Heavy snowfall hit Mongolia’s capital early this morning, despite summertime approaching. The air temperature…