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US: NASA chief warns Congress about Chinese space station

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NASA chief Jim Bridenstine told lawmakers it was crucial for the US to maintain a…

Covid-19: North Korea shot dead South Korean fisheries official in its waters – Seoul

SEOUL, Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korean forces shot dead a SouthKorean fisheries official who disappeared off a patrol vessel…

13 insurgents killed in Afghan eastern Logar province

KABUL, Sept 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — A total of 13 insurgents have been confirmed dead as government forces launched cleanup operation…

Australian rescuers forced to euthanise some beached whales as toll rises

MACQUARIE HARBOUR (Australia), Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australian rescuers were forced to begin euthanising some surviving whales from a mass…

Bangladesh urges Myanmar to interact with Rohingyas for durable solution

DHAKA, Sept 25 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said it is time for Myanmar to interact…

Singapore Let More People Back To Workplace In Easing COVID-19 Control Measures

SINGAPORE, Sept 24 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore announced several restriction-ease measures, as it reported low numbers of COVID-19 cases recently, including…

COVID-19 Cases Rise To 5,732,518 In India, Death Toll Reaches 91,149

NEW DELHI, Sept 24 (NNN-PTI) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India, this morning rose to 5,732,518, India’s…

At Least 51.6 Million People Doubly Hit By Climate-Related Disasters, COVID-19: IFRC Analysis

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 51.6 million people worldwide have been affected by floods, droughts or storms…

India’s Mumbai Shuts Offices After Rain Lashes, Disrupts City

MUMBAI, Sept 24 (NNN-PTI) – India’s financial capital, Mumbai, was lashed with heavy rains yesterday morning, forcing government and private…

Australian Government’s Energy Plan “Crazy”: Former PM

CANBERRA, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, described the government’s plan for a gas-led economic recovery…