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Malaysia Remains On Right Trajectory For Further Economic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia remains on the right trajectory for further economic recovery boosted by the surge…

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Resigns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Muhyiddin Yassin today resigned as the Malaysian prime minister, saying he no longer commanded…

Former US Pres Trump calls for Biden to resign over Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Former US President Donald Trump WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former US president Donald Trump called for his successor Joe…

Afghanistan: Taliban declares ‘war is over’

Taliban fighters drive an Afghan National Army (ANA) vehicle through the streets of Laghman province KABUL, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace

Airlines rerouting some flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace KABUL, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Major airlines are rerouting flights to avoid…

Indonesia has to strike balance between health and economy; COVID-19 policies are consistent, says Jokowi

JAKARTA, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — COVID-19 has taught Indonesia how to find a balance between health and economic interests, said…

Several Malaysian Ministers Go Online To Say Goodbye

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Several Cabinet ministers have taken to social media to bid farewell, minutes after Prime…

Indonesia volcano erupts, blankets villages in ash

 JAKARTA, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indonesia’s most active volcano Mount Merapi erupted Monday, belching a cloud of ash into the…

Afghanistan: Commercial flights out of Kabul cancelled due to chaos at airport

 KABUL, Aug 16, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Commercial flights from Kabul were cancelled Monday after chaotic scenes at the airport with…

Covid-19: Fiji records 3 deaths, 467 new cases

SUVA, Aug 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Fiji has recorded 3 deaths and 467 new cases of COVID-19, according to health officials…