Asia

COVID: 78.5 Per Cent Of Malaysia’s Population Fully Vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — A total 25,647,708 individuals or 78.5 per cent of Malaysia’s population have completed their…

Malaysia Ranks 13th In Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has been ranked 13th in the latest Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index after almost…

Thailand Braces For New Wave Of COVID-19 Infections

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, Thailand is making necessary…

Nepali Gov’t Body Suggests Restricting Large Gatherings, Closure Of Schools Over Surging COVID-19 Cases

KATHMANDU, Jan 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – A government body in Nepal yesterday recommended restrictive measures against large gatherings and in-person classes,…

Indian PM Reviews COVID-19 Situation Amid Surge In Cases

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, held a high-level meeting with top officials last night,…

Iran Says Disputes “Decreasing” In Vienna Talks

TEHRAN, Jan 9 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, said yesterday that, the disputes, or so-called “open…

India Sees Surge Of 159,632 New COVID-19 Cases, Tally Rises To 35,528,004

NEW DELHI, Jan 9 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 35,528,004 today, as a steep rise of 159,632 new…

Myanmar To Further Extend Ceasefire Period Until End Of 2022

YANGON, Jan 9 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s military, planned to further extend its ceasefire with ethnic armed groups until the end…

Road, Air Traffic Suspended As Heavy Snowfall Hits Indian-Controlled Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Jan 9 (NNN-PTI) – Heavy snowfall hit plains and upper reaches of Indian-controlled Kashmir, leading to the closure of…

Vietnam Reports 16,553 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, Jan 9 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 16,553 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, including 16,513 locally transmitted and 40 imported, according…