Asia

US Pres Trump targets TikTok again with new executive order

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump lashed out anew at ByteDance, issuing a fresh executive order…

Pakistan Launches CPEC Internship Programme To Empower Young People: Official

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (NNN-APP) – The Pakistani government announced a three-month internship programme for young people of Pakistan, under the…

Israel-UAE deal a Trump coup, but his sights are set on Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Israel-UAE agreement gives the United States a rare diplomatic success in the Middle East…

Over 8.1 Million People Affected By Floods In India’s Bihar, 25 Dead

NEW DELHI, Aug 16 (NNN-UNI) – Floods in India’s eastern state of Bihar affected over 8.1 million people, officials said…

Maldives Attracts Over 3,000 Foreign Visitors Since Re-Opening Borders

MALE, Aug 16 (NNN-PSM) – Maldives received over 3,000 foreign visitors, since reopening its borders to foreign visitors last month,…

Total COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 2.5 Million Mark, Philippines Reports Over 4,000 New Cases

HONG KONG, Aug 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 2.5 million mark on…

S.Korean President Ready To Talk With Japan Over Forced Labour Issue

SEOUL, Aug 16 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, said, his government was ready to sit face-to-face with Japan,…

New Zealand Confirms Seven New COVID-19 Cases

WELLINGTON, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, the New Zealand Ministry of…

India’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 2.5 Million, Total Deaths 49,036

NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-UNI) – Total COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 2.5 million mark today, reaching 2,526,192, as…

Large Haul Of Drugs Seized In Myanmar’s Southern State

YANGON, Aug 15 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized a large haul of narcotic drugs in southern Mon state, according to…