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US DOJ repatriates another US$452 million in 1MDB funds to Malaysia

WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has repatriated US$452 million in misappropriated funds from 1Malaysia Development…

Covid-19: Philippine capital back in lockdown over Delta variant fears

Filipinos waiting for free vaccination against the coronavirus disease at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila MANILA, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Msian PM Expresses Readiness To Face Confidence Motion In Parliament Next Month

MUAR (Johor, Malaysia) Aug 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Muhyiddin Yassin Friday said that the tabling of a motion of confidence for…

Malaysian Govt To Evaluate Existing Strategies In Tackling Surge Of COVID-19 Cases

MUAR (Johor, Malaysia) Aug 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Government will evaluate and refine existing strategies in the fight against COVID-19…

MOH: 80 Pct Brought-In-Dead Cases In Malaysia Never Diagnosed With COVID-19

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) Friday revealed that 80 per cent of the brought-in-dead (BID)…

Tropical storm heading for Tokyo as Olympics draw to close

A volunteer huddles under an umbrella as play is suspended due to lightning at Oi Hockey Stadium on Friday TOKYO,…

US vows support for struggling Pacific islands

 SYDNEY, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden underscored US support for Pacific island nations battling Covid-19 and the climate…

Japan marks Hiroshima bomb anniversary with low-key ceremonies

HIROSHIMA (Japan), Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan on Friday marked 76 years since the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with…

US urges Iran’s new president Ebrahim Raisi to resume nuclear talks

Ebrahim Raisi was sworn into office on Thursday  WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has called on Iran’s new…

US to allow visitors from Hong Kong to stay for 18 months

WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of Hong Kong residents are to be offered a temporary “safe haven” in the US,…