Asia

Iran Denies Involvement In Attacks On Saudi Oil Facilities

TEHRAN, June 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, on Friday, dismissed the recent UN report about Tehran’s “involvement” in the…

Covid-19: Global death toll passes 425,000

PARIS, June 13 (NNN-AGENCIE) — The coronavirus pandemic has killed 425,000 people since it emerged in China late last year,…

Road Accident Kills Five, Injures Five In Central Vietnam

HANOI, June 13 (NNN-VNA) – Two trucks hit a farm vehicle, in Vietnam’s central highlands Dak Nong province today, killing…

COVID-19 Cases Cross 300,000 In India, Deaths Reach 8,884

NEW DELHI, June 13 (NNN-UNI) – COVID-19 cases crossed the 300,000-mark in India today, reaching 308,993, as the death toll…

Singapore Reports 463 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, June 13 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), reported 463 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total…

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern Philippines

MANILA, June 13 (NNN-PNA) – An offshore earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5, shook Davao Oriental Province, in the…

National Anthem Law Takes Effect In Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, announced on Friday that, the National…

Beijing Suspends Holding Sports Events

BEIJING, June 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Beijing’s Municipal Sports Competitions Administration Centre, issued a notice late on Friday, that suspends holding…

Pakistani Gov’t Presents Budget For FY21 Amid COVID-Triggered Economic Woes

ISLAMABAD, June 13 (NNN-APP) – The Pakistani government, on Friday, unveiled its budget for the fiscal 2020-21, amid economic slowdown…

Racism: International Cricket Council to use ‘common sense’ if players protest at Floyd death

DUBAI (UAE), June 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cricket’s world body has said it will take a “common sense approach” to on-field…