Asia

India’s COVID-19 Tally Crosses 32 Million

NEW DELHI, Aug 11 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally surpassed the 32-million mark, rising to 32,036,511 today, as 38,353 new…

Mongolia Reports 1,433 New COVID-19 Cases

ULAN BATOR, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Mongolia’s COVID-19 tally rose to 176,993 today, with 1,433 new local infections registered during…

Two More Provincial Capitals Fall To Taliban’s Hand In N. Afghanistan

KABUL, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Taliban militants entered two provincial capitals in northern Afghan region late yesterday, the latest in…

Anger as Nigerian diplomat manhandled in Indonesia

Abdulrahman Ibrahim repeatedly shouted “I can’t breathe” as his head was forced against a car seat ABUJA, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Feature: Indonesian Muslims Celebrate Islamic New Year At Home Amid Pandemic

by Bambang Purwanto JAKARTA, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Facing surging cases of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesian Muslims, especially those who…

S.Korea’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Hit Record High At 2,223

SEOUL, Aug 11 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s daily COVID-19 cases hit a record high, due to the continued virus spread…

DPRK Blasts S.Korea Over Joint Drills With U.S., Warns Of Retaliation

PYONGYANG, Aug 11 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), slammed South Korea today, for pushing ahead with…

US Pres Biden says Afghan forces must fight for themselves

President Joe Biden WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden said that the Afghan troops must fight for…

New Zealand May Reopen Borders In 2022 After Full Vaccination: Government Advisory Group

WELLINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand’s borders may reopen in phases in 2022, once the vaccination programme is fully…

ASEAN Banks See Rising Asset Risks On Virus Surge, But Credit Strength Will Remain Intact

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (NNN-Bernama) — For banks in ASEAN countries and India, COVID-19 outbreaks triggering strict containment steps will…