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Voting for Japan's general election starts as PM Kishida seeks mandate

Oct 31, 2021

Acting PM of Afghanistan's Taliban gov't meets Turkmen FM on ties

Oct 31, 2021

New virus cases soar to nearly 2,000 ahead of start of phased return to normalcy

Oct 27, 2021

S. Korea's childbirths at fresh low in August

Oct 27, 2021

ASEAN leaders call upon developed countries to fulfill climate change finance commitment

Oct 27, 2021

N. Korea reports no coronavirus case: WHO

Oct 26, 2021

Kim says N.K.-China ties are 'sealed in blood,' will strengthen for generations

Oct 26, 2021

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New virus cases below 1,500 for third day amid preparations for return to normalcy

Oct 26, 2021

Seoul (South Korea), October 26: South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 1,500 for the third consecutive day Tuesday, less than a week to go before the beginning of a gradual return to normal life with eased social distancing rules.

S. Korea to speed up enforcement of stricter income-based lending rules to rein in household debt

Oct 26, 2021

Seoul (South Korea), October 26: South Korea said Tuesday it will enforce stricter lending rules based on borrowers' repayment capability at an earlier date than initially scheduled to curb soaring household debt that has emerged as one of the most serious potential risks on the economy.

Palestinian president slams Israel's interference in NGOs' work in West Bank

Oct 26, 2021

Ramallah (Palestine), October 26: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday condemned Israel for intervening in the work of Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which act in accordance with the Palestinian law, reported the official Palestinian news agency (WAFA).