US Congress approves sanctions bill over Uighur detentions
A facility believed to be a ‘re-education camp’ where mostly Muslim ethnic minorities are detained in Xinjiang WASHINGTON, May 28…
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain…
Covid-19: Pandemic puts up to 86 million children at risk of poverty – UNICEF, NGO
UNITED NATIONS, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million…
Britain closes embassy in North Korea, evacuates diplomats
LONDON/PYONGYANG, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain has shuttered its embassy in North Korea and all its diplomats have left the…
WHO launches foundation to put finances in better health
GENEVA, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization launched a new foundation for private donations, as US President Donald…
Australian Authorities Baffled Over Death Of 30-Year-Old With COVID-19
SYDNEY, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian authorities were scrambling today, to find the source of a COVID-19 infection, which killed…
New Zealand Confirms No New Case Of COVID-19 For Six Consecutive Days
WELLINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported no new case of COVID-19 today, for six consecutive days, with the…
Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous from China’, says US Sec of State Pompeo
WASHINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Congress that Hong Kong no longer merits special treatment under…
US offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown
Indian and Chinese soldiers are in a bitter standoff in the remote and picturesque Ladakh region WASHINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Singapore Reports 533 New COVID-19 Cases, 32,867 In Total
SINGAPORE, May 28 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), reported 533 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total…