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Yemen’s Houthi Militia Ready For Peace Talks With Saudi-Led Coalition

SANAA, Mar 17 (NNN-YPA) – Yemen’s Houthi militia announced yesterday that, it is ready to negotiate with the Saudi-led coalition,…

Roundup: Pakistan Decides To End All COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Dwindling New Cases

by Raheela Nazir ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Pakistani government decided to scrap all COVID-19 related restrictions nationwide, amid…

7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes North-Eastern Japan, Injures Reported

TOKYO, Mar 17 (NNN-NHK) – A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit north-eastern Japan late last night, leaving several people injured, according to…

Saudi Arabia Committed To Keeping Global Oil Market Stable

DHAKA, Mar 17 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia is committed to keeping global oil market stable, visiting Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister,…

11 Killed, 486 Injured During Fire Festival Celebrations In Iran

TEHRAN, Mar 16 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 11 people died and 486 others injured, during celebrations of Chaharshanbe Suri, or…

Iraqi Parliament To Elect New President On Mar 26

BAGHDAD, Mar 16 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq’s parliament said yesterday that, it will hold a session to elect the new president…

Malaysia To Join Icao’s Deliberations On MH17

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), March 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will participate in the deliberations by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in accordance…

S. Korean Military Says DPRK Fires Unidentified Projectile But Fails

SEOUL/TOKYO, Mar 16 (NNN/YONHAP/NHK) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired an unidentified projectile, but the launch seemed…

COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes 4.7 Million More People In Southeast Asia Into Extreme Poverty: ADB Report

MANILA, Mar 16 (NNN-PNA) – The COVID-19 pandemic pushed 4.7 million people in Southeast Asia into extreme poverty in 2021,…

Malaysia’s Covid-19 Recovery Cases Exceeds New Cases – Health Dg

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16  (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s COVID-19 recovery cases continue to exceed the number of new infections when  31,234…