Philippines Detects 16 Additional Cases Of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant

MANILA, Jan 23 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines detected 16 additional cases of the more contagious COVID-19 variant, first found in Britain, bringing the total number of patients with the new strain in the country to 17, the Department of Health (DOH) announced yesterday. The DOH said, 12 of the 16…

11th Round Of Talks Between Protesting Farmers, Indian Gov’t Fails

NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (NNN-PTI) – The eleventh round of talks between protesting farmers and the Indian government failed to end the ongoing stalemate. The farmer leaders refused to accept the government’s proposal, to put the controversial laws on hold for 18 months. The leaders insisted that the laws be…

Over 60,000 Singaporeans Receive First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (NNN-CNA) – Over 60,000 individuals in Singapore received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Singapore’s Minister for Health, Gan Kim Yong, said here yesterday. “These numbers are expected to rise substantially in the coming weeks, as we continue to ramp up our vaccination capacity and operations, while…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 10,625,428, Death Toll Crosses 153,000

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 10,625,428 today, as 14,545 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, showed the latest data from the federal health ministry. According to the official data, the death toll mounted to 153,032, as 163 COVID-19 patients died since…

Mongolia’s Ruling Party Nominates Chief Cabinet Secretary As PM

ULAN BATOR, Jan 22 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – The ruling Mongolian People’s Party, today, decided to nominate Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene, chief cabinet secretary, as the country’s next prime minister. Oyun-Erdene received full support from members of the party, who attended an online conference today, to select a nominee for the next prime minister,…

Myanmar Military Seizes Narcotics Worth 981.3 Million USD In 2020

YANGON, Jan 22 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar military seized large haul of narcotics worth over 1.3 trillion kyats (981.3 million U.S. dollars), in 2020, according to a release from the Military Information Team today. The military confiscated over 1,438 kilograms of heroin, over 2,585 kilograms of raw opium, over three kilograms…

No Intention To Cancel Tokyo Olympics: IOC Vice-President

SYDNEY, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president, John Coates, refuted reports that the Tokyo Games could be cancelled, saying today, there had been no discussion among organisers either to cancel or postpone the games. Reports by British media claimed that Japanese government officials concluded, the COVID-19 pandemic…

Sri Lanka Fully Reopens Borders To Tourists, International Arrivals

COLOMBO, Jan 22 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lanka fully reopened its borders to tourists and international arrivals from all countries yesterday. An Oman Air flight, carrying 50 Sri Lankans, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), in Colombo early yesterday. Speaking to media in Colombo, Minister of Tourism, Prasanna Ranatunga, thanked…

Rare Twin Suicide Bombings In Baghdad Kill At Least 32, Wound 110

BAGHDAD, Jan 22 (NNN-NINA) – A rare twin suicide bomb attacks in central Baghdad yesterday, killed up to 32 and wounded 110 others, breaking months of relative calm in the Iraqi capital, security sources and Iraqi Health Ministry said. An Interior Ministry source said, a suicide bomber blew up his…

China Ready To Deepen Cooperation With Ukraine: FM

BEIJING, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – China is willing to enhance political mutual trust and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, to promote healthy and stable development of relations with Ukraine, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said. Wang made the remarks during a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro…