Asia

Philippines Logs 3,617 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises To 2,847,486

MANILA, Jan 2 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines’ health department, yesterday reported 3,617 new COVID-19 infections, taking its total to 2,847,486.…

12 Dead In Stampede In India-Controlled Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Jan 2 (NNN-PTI) – At least 12 people died and many others were injured, in a stampede near…

Brunei Sees RCEP As Strong Manifestation Of Supporting Multilateral Trading System

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 2 (NNN-ANN) – The entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the…

Bangladesh’s Biggest Int’l Trade Fair Kicks Off

DHAKA, Jan 2 (NNN-BSS) – The 26th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF), the largest annual commercial and…

India, Pakistan Exchange List Of Prisoners

NEW DELHI, Jan 2 (NNN-PTI) – New Delhi and Islamabad, yesterday, exchanged a list of civilian prisoners and fishermen, languishing…

RCEP Mega Trade Pact Enters Into Force For 10 Participating Countries

JAKARTA, Jan 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement enters into force Saturday for 10 participating countries,…

Malaysia Extends Period For Stranded Foreigners To Apply Special Pass

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Jan 1 (NNN-Bernama) –The Malaysia’s Immigration Department (JIM) has extended the application period for Special Pass by foreigners…

DPRK Concludes Party Plenary Session, Vowing To Focus On Economic Development

PYONGYANG, Jan 1 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), ended its key party plenary session yesterday, with…

Covid-19: WHO optimistic about beating coronavirus in 2022

GENEVA, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) chief says he is optimistic that the coronavirus pandemic will…

Iran’s IRGC Kills Three Behind Assassination Of Its Servicemen

TEHRAN, Jan 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), claimed yesterday, they killed three people who were behind…