Indonesian Prosecutor Demands Life Sentences For Two Drug Traffickers

JAKARTA, Aug 11 (NNN-ANTARA) – An Indonesian prosecutor, on Monday, demanded life sentences for two people for allegedly transporting drugs, as the country is battling drug abuses. Prosecutor Imam Murtado said, in a court session in South Sumatra province’s capital of Palembang that, Sando Ekowardo, 28, and Sayadi, 50, had…

Covid-19: WHO sees hope despite looming 750,000 death toll

GENEVA, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization insisted there was still hope of conquering the coronavirus pandemic despite the suffering behind the looming landmarks of 750,000 deaths and 20 million cases. With both figures expected to be reached within days, the WHO stressed it was never too late…

India Reports Over 60,000 New COVID-19 Cases In A Day

NEW DELHI, Aug 11 (NNN-PTI) – India reported over 60,000 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. This made India’s COVID-19 case tally rise to 2,215,074 and the number of deaths surged to 44,386, after registering an increase of 62,064 new cases and 1,007 new deaths during the past 24 hours. India’s…

US cabinet member meets Taiwan president

US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, is greeted by Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, right, during a meeting in Taipei TAIPEI, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US cabinet member met Taiwan’s leader Monday during the highest level visit from the United States since it switched diplomatic recognition from…

Floods Kill Nearly 200 In Bangladesh In Over One Month

DHAKA, Aug 11 (NNN-BSS) – Floods, triggered by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of water from hills, have claimed nearly 200 lives in Bangladesh since June 30. According to the daily flood report of the country’s Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room, the floods have killed 188 people in…

Borders Of Australia’s Northern Territory To Remain Closed For 18 Months

CANBERRA, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Chief Minister of Australia’s Northern Territory (NT), Michael Gunner, announced today, the region’s domestic borders will not be fully opened for at least another 18 months. Gunner said, his government will recruit more police to enforce the NT’s COVID-19 border closures. He said, the…

Nepal Extends Suspension Of Domestic, Int’l Flights Amid Resurging COVID-19 Cases

KATHMANDU, Aug 11 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – The Nepali government decided to extend suspension of domestic and international flights, as well as, public transport, until Aug 31, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came when the Himalayan country was witnessing resurgence of COVID-19 cases, since the nearly four-month long lock-down was lifted…

China Has No Interest In U.S. Internal Affairs: FM Spokesperson

BEIJING, Aug 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese spokesperson, on Monday, reiterated that, China has no interest and has never interfered in the U.S. presidential elections, in response to a top U.S. intelligence official’s statement, saying China is stepping up efforts to influence the election. Foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, told…

Vietnam To Hold National Mourning For Late Former Party Chief Le Kha Phieu

HANOI, Aug 11 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam will hold a two-day state funeral for Le Kha Phieu, former general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), who passed away on Aug 7, at the age of 89. During the state funeral on Friday and Saturday, national flags will…

Afghan President Signs Decree To Free 400 Taliban Inmates

KABUL, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, issued a decree to pardon and release about 400 controversial Taliban inmates, the Presidential Palace confirmed. The palace tweeted that Ghani signed the decree late last night, for pardon of punishment of convicted Taliban prisoners, who are included in the…
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