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Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Resigns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Muhyiddin Yassin today resigned as the Malaysian prime minister, saying he no longer commanded…

Six Dead As Microbus Falls Into Canal In Cox’s Bazar

COX’S BAZAR, Aug 15 (NNN-BSS) – Six people were killed when a microbus fell into a canal in the Vendibazar…

First Giant Panda Birth In Singapore Announced

SINGAPORE, Aug 15 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore saw the first giant panda birth on its land yesterday, said a press release…

Only 65 Survivors Of Nanjing Massacre Remain

NANJING, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven survivors of the Nanjing Massacre passed away this year, according to the Memorial Hall…

At Least 20 Dead, Seven Injured In Fuel Tanker Explosion In Lebanon, Red Cross Reports

BEIRUT, Aug 15 (NNN-NNA) – At least 20 people were killed and seven injured, after a fuel tanker explosion in…

Afghanistan’s Eastern Asadabad City Falls To Taliban

ASADABAD, Afghanistan, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Asadabad city, capital of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, fell to the Taliban militants…

Security Heightened In Indian Cities On Independence Day Today

by Peerzada Arshad Hamid NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities yesterday, beefed up security across all major cities across…

Philippine Activists Slam Japan’s Refusal To Express Apologies Over Wartime Sex Slavery

MANILA, Aug 15 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine activists slammed Japan yesterday, for its continued refusal to express remorse and apology, over…

Torrential Rain Continues In Japan, 1.42 Million People Under Highest Level Of Alert

TOKYO, Aug 15 (NNN-NHK) – As torrential rain continued in wide areas of Japan yesterday, the highest level of alert…

US Convoy Of 30 Tankers Crosses Into Iraq With Smuggled Syrian Oil

DAMASCUS, Aug 14 (NNN–ABNA) – Amid reports that the US military is systematically smuggling basic commodities out of Syria, a…