Asia

Typhoon Lupit Makes Landfall On Western Japan

TOKYO, Aug 9 (NNN-NHK) – Typhoon Lupit pummelled western Japan with strong winds and heavy rain early this morning, after…

Ghana to participate in Singapore Africa Business Forum

Jean Ng, Regional Director of Enterprise Singapore ACCRA, Aug 9 (NNN-GNA) — Ghana will be among the African countries to…

More Than 2.2 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered In New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More than 2.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in New Zealand,…

Tokyo Confirms 4,066 New COVID-19 Infections, Tougher Measures Introduced In Eight More Prefectures

TOKYO, Aug 9 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo, hosting the Olympics while under a state of emergency, reported 4,066 new COVID-19 cases,…

Former Presidential Candidate Elected As Mayor Of Iran’s Capital

TEHRAN, Aug 9 (NNN-IRNA) – Alireza Zakani, a representative at Iran’s parliament and a former presidential candidate, was elected yesterday,…

Taliban Overruns Another Afghan Provincial Capital

KABUL, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Taliban militants yesterday took control over Taluqan city, capital of Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, after…

Two Policemen Killed, Over 10 Injured As Blast Hits Police Vehicle In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (NNN-APP) – At least two policemen were killed and over 10 others injured, when a blast went…

Olympic flag passed to Paris mayor for 2024 Games

  TOKYO, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Olympic flag was passed to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo for the 2024 Games…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 31,934,455

NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 31,934,455 today, as 39,070 new cases were registered during…

Pakistan Confirms 4,455 New COVID-19 Cases

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan yesterday reported 4,455 new COVID-19 cases, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said…