Asia

Japan Approves RCEP, World’s Largest Trade Deal Including China, ASEAN

TOKYO, Apr 28 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s upper house of parliament, today approved the world’s largest free trade deal, which comprises…

US orders big drawdown at Kabul embassy as troops leave

While the official start to the withdrawal of US’s 2,500 to 3,500 troops and NATO’s 7,000 allied forces is May…

Four Patients Died In Hospital Fire In India’s Mumbai

MUMBAI, Apr 28 (NNN-PTI) – At least four patients died, at a private hospital in Mumbra, on the outskirts of…

India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 200,000-Mark

NEW DELHI, Apr 28 (NNN-PTI) – India’s death toll due to COVID-19 surpassed the 200,000-mark, reaching 201,187 today, according to…

6.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Northeast India’s Assam, No Immediate Reports Of Casualties

NEW DELHI, Apr 28 (NNN-PTI) – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit India’s northeastern state of Assam, at 07:51 a.m. local time…

Bangladesh Approves Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V For Emergency Use

DHAKA, Apr 28 (NNN-BSS) – The Bangladeshi government approved the import and use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19.…

Covid-19: Indian variant found in at least 17 countries, says WHO

GENEVA, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a…

Covid-19: US pledges sustained help for India in tackling crisis

WASHINGTON, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senior US officials pledged sustained support for India in helping it deal with the world’s worst…

S.Korea’s Childbirth Logs Lowest Feb Figure

SEOUL, Apr 28 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s childbirth logged the lowest Feb figure, fueling worry about the so-called demographic cliff,…

Mongolia’s Two Major Political Parties Announce Intention To Merge

ULAN BATOR, Apr 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – The ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), led by former Prime Minister, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, and…