Laos sees surge in COVID-19 cases
NDO/VNA - The Lao Ministry of Health said on September 7 that in the past 24 hours, the country recorded 307 new cases of COVID-19, of which 86 were local infections.
Thailand takes over ASOSAI chairmanship for 2021-2024
NDO/VNA – Chanathap Indamra, President of the State Audit Commission of Thailand, took over the chairmanship of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for 2021-2024 at the 15th ASOSAI Assembly on September 7.
Malaysia announces economic development plan for next 10 years
NDO/VNA - Malaysia is putting a priority on rebuilding its economy and placing the country on a stronger footing with a more competitive economy, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed.
Singapore lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX planes
NDO/VNA - The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) lifted a suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft flying in and out of the country from September 6.
UK preparing to extend Brexit grace periods - Ireland's Varadkar
Britain is set to announce further extensions to post-Brexit grace periods on some goods imports to Northern Ireland, Irish deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar said on Monday, suggesting London and Brussels had agreed they needed more time for talks.
Taliban claim complete control of Afghan province of Panjshir
The Taliban claimed victory on Monday over opposition forces in the Panjshir valley northeast of Kabul, completing their takeover of the country following the stunning capture of Kabul last month and the chaotic withdrawal of foreign troops.
Guinea defence ministry says attack by mutinous soldiers repelled
Guinea's defence ministry said on Sunday that an attack by mutinous special forces on the presidential palace had been repelled, though it was not immediately clear who held power.
Britain warns of 'cold mistrust' if EU does not move on N.Ireland trade
The stand-off between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland threatens to create "cold mistrust" in the broader relationship between London and the bloc, Britain's Brexit minister said on Saturday.
Raisi says Iran ready for talks but not with Western 'pressure'
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday Iran was ready to hold talks with world powers to revive its 2015 nuclear accord but not under Western "pressure", adding Tehran was seeking negotiations leading to a lifting of US sanctions.
World News in Brief: September 4
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and five cabinet ministers comfortably survived a vote of no confidence in parliament on Saturday. Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against. Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and four other cabinet ministers also survived the censure motion
At least 17 killed in celebratory gunfire in Kabul - reports
At least 17 people were killed in celebratory gunfire in Kabul, news agencies said on Saturday, after Taliban sources said their fighters had seized control of Panjshir, the last province in Afghanistan holding out against the Islamist group.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress The Acient Masterpiece of Sri Lanka
Lying deep in the forest, there is an ancient rock fortress with century-old history, and is also a famous place for archaeological research, tourism and exploration of the ruins that once was full with life.
