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India’s COVID-19 tally rises to 32,192,576

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 32,192,576 today, as 36,083 new cases were registered during…

First Giant Panda Birth In Singapore Announced

SINGAPORE, Aug 15 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore saw the first giant panda birth on its land yesterday, said a press release…

Only 65 Survivors Of Nanjing Massacre Remain

NANJING, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven survivors of the Nanjing Massacre passed away this year, according to the Memorial Hall…

Pres Biden increases US troops deployment to Afghanistan amid Taliban advances

Taliban militants in Herat province, Afghanistan WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden said that he had authorized…

S.Korea Reports 1,817 More COVID-19 Cases, 223,928 In Total

SEOUL, Aug 15 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 1,817 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight, compared to 24 hours…

Australia Secures More COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Lockdown In Major Cities

CANBERRA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia acquired an extra one million doses of vaccine, amid the country’s major cities currently…

Bangladesh Reports 6,885 New COVID-19 Cases

DHAKA, Aug 15 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 6,885 new COVID-19 cases and 178 new deaths yesterday, making the tally at…

Malaysia Reports 20,670 New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Pass 12,000 Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 20,670 new cases of COVID-19, the Health Ministry said yesterday, bringing the…

Afghanistan’s Eastern Asadabad City Falls To Taliban

ASADABAD, Afghanistan, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Asadabad city, capital of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, fell to the Taliban militants…

Iran Reports 29,700 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,389,085 In Total

TEHRAN, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian health ministry reported yesterday, 29,700 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections…