Myanmar Reports 393 More COVID-19 Cases, 5,263 In Total

YANGON, Sept 20 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reported 393 more new COVID-19 confirmed cases this morning, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports. The newly confirmed cases brought the number of infection cases of COVID-19 in the country to 5,263 in total. Since the second wave of…

Japan Reports 601 New Cases Of COVID-19, 78,782 In Total

TOKYO, Sept 20 (NNN-NHK) – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 601 to 78,782, as of Saturday evening, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and local authorities. The death toll from the pneumonia-causing virus currently stands at 1,514, with two new fatalities announced yesterday. The death…

Over 30 Militants Killed In Airstrikes In Northern Afghanistan

KABUL, Sept 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – More than 30 Taliban militants were killed and eight others wounded, after the Afghan Air Force targeted Taliban assailants, the Afghan Defence Ministry confirmed late yesterday. The airstrike came, after Taliban assailants attacked security checkpoints in northern Kunduz province, early in the day. The ministry…

Teenage Girl Killed, 25 Civilians Wounded In Explosions In Afghanistan

KABUL, Sept 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A teenage girl was killed and 25 civilians wounded, in two bomb explosions in Afghanistan yesterday, provincial officials confirmed. In northern Balkh province, the girl was killed and five people, including two children, were wounded after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted on the side…

Covid-19: US House passes resolution condemning anti-Asian sentiment relating to coronavirus

WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (NNN-TELESUR) — The US House passed a resolution condemning “all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.” The passage of the resolution by a 243-164 vote came as Democratic lawmakers have long been condemning President Donald Trump for referring to the new coronavirus as the “Chinese virus.”…

Latest: Provincial Council Member Shot Dead In E. Afghanistan

GARDEZ, Afghanistan, Sept 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Gunmen shot and killed a deputy provincial councillor, in Gardez city, capital of eastern Paktia province, this morning, the latest in a string of targeted attacks in the country, the provincial governor said.– NNN-XINHUA

Myanmar Reports Five More COVID-19 Deaths, 154 New Cases

YANGON, Sept 19 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reported five more COVID-19 deaths with 154 new cases this morning, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry. As of this morning, the death toll reached 75, while the number of infections was recorded at 4,621, the release said. During the…

Indian State-Owned Shipping Company To Start New Vessel Service To Maldives From Monday

MUMBAI, Sept 19 (NNN-PTI) – India’s state-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), will commence new direct vessel service to the Maldives from Monday, the company said. It will be a container and break-bulk cargo service, with the support of the country’s shipping and external affairs ministry, the company said. The…

New Zealand Reports Two New Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Sept 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported two new cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. Of the two new cases, one was a recent returnee, in a managed isolation facility, and the second was a community case, with its source still being investigated,…

Cambodia Slams Two U.S. Politicians For Interfering In Country’s Internal Affairs

PHNOM PENH, Sept 19 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia lashed out at two U.S. politicians, for interfering in the country’s domestic affairs, after they called for the release of jailed activists. Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, said that, the kingdom is disappointed by the politically-motivated allegations made on Sept 15, by two U.S. political…
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