Asia

Covid-19: Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

PARIS, Jan 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Countries across the world tightenedrestrictions on their populations to fight a resurgence in thecoronavirus, as…

Eight People Die In South India’s Bus Accident

NEW DELHI, Jan 4 (NNN-PTI) – At least eight people died and more than 40 others injured, when the bus…

Bushfires Threaten Lives, Homes In Western Australia

SYDNEY, Jan 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Several large bushfires threatened lives and homes, in the state of Western Australia (WA) today,…

Death Toll In India’s Roof Collapse Rises To 23

NEW DELHI, Jan 4 (NNN-PTI) – The death toll in a roof collapse at a crematorium, in India’s northern state…

Militants Kill 11 Labourers In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (NNN-APP) – Militants in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province, killed 11 labourers of an ethnic minority, a spokesperson…

Iraqi Leaders Call For Withdrawal Of Foreign Forces From Iraq

BAGHDAD, Jan 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Iraqi leaders, yesterday called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, on the first…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 10,305,788 With 19,079 New Cases

NEW DELHI, Jan 2 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 10,305,788 today, as 19,079 new cases were registered during…

Cambodian Authorities Arrest 20,913 Drug Suspects, Seizing Over Three Tonnes Of Drugs Last Year

PHNOM PENH, Jan 2 (NNN-AKP) – The number of people arrested in Cambodia for allegedly involving in illicit drugs increased…

S. Korea To Extend Tightened Social-Distancing Rules until Jan 17

SEOUL, Jan 2 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea decided today, to extend its tightened social-distancing rules for two more weeks amid…

Pakistan, India Exchange List Of Nuclear Installations, Prisoners

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, Jan 2 (NNN-APP/PTI) – Pakistan and India exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and prisoners, according to Pakistan’s…