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Myanmar junta leader aims to solidify grip on power: UN

Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing UNITED NATIONS, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN special envoy on Myanmar…

Covid-19: US gives Myanmar US$50 million in aid as humanitarian crisis worsens

People praying in the grounds of a temple in Yangon WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it…

Feature: Indonesian Educators Make Efforts To Optimise Learning Experience Amid COVID-19

JAKARTA, Aug 11 (NNN-ANTARA) – “One of the biggest challenges of virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is the emotional…

Myanmar Receives Funds From China For Projects Under LMC Special Fund

YANGON, Aug 11 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar received funds from China for 21 projects under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund,…

News Analysis: Pakistan’s Tourism Industry Makes Headway Amid COVID-19 Challenges

by Raheela Nazir ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Pakistan is endowed with a myriad of natural wonders, as well as,…

Singapore Reports 54 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health reported 54 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total tally in…

Indian Gov’t Says Forthcoming Census To Be Held Digitally

NEW DELHI, Aug 11 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government said yesterday, the forthcoming census will be held digitally, the first…

Iran Urges U.S. To Quit Pressure Policy

TEHRAN, Aug 10 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday that, the U.S. administration should give up the pressure…

Afghan Airstrikes Kill 47 Militants In Kandahar Province

KABUL, Aug 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Up to 47 militants have been confirmed dead, as fighter planes struck Taliban fighters’ hideouts…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Nears 32 Million With Over 28,000 New Infections

NEW DELHI, Aug 10 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 31,998,158 today, as 28,204 new cases were registered during…