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Singapore eases border measures for travellers from Taiwan as COVID-19 situation improves

Currently, those with a travel history to Taiwan must serve a 14-day stay-home notice at a dedicated facility SINGAPORE, Aug…

Covid-19: Vietnam’s capital to extend curbs as new clusters emerge

Hanoi has in the past two weeks ordered people to stay at home and halted all non-essential activities HANOI, Aug…

US DOJ repatriates another US$452 million in 1MDB funds to Malaysia

WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has repatriated US$452 million in misappropriated funds from 1Malaysia Development…

Covid-19: Philippine capital back in lockdown over Delta variant fears

Filipinos waiting for free vaccination against the coronavirus disease at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila MANILA, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Msian PM Expresses Readiness To Face Confidence Motion In Parliament Next Month

MUAR (Johor, Malaysia) Aug 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Muhyiddin Yassin Friday said that the tabling of a motion of confidence for…

Malaysian Govt To Evaluate Existing Strategies In Tackling Surge Of COVID-19 Cases

MUAR (Johor, Malaysia) Aug 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Government will evaluate and refine existing strategies in the fight against COVID-19…

MOH: 80 Pct Brought-In-Dead Cases In Malaysia Never Diagnosed With COVID-19

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) Friday revealed that 80 per cent of the brought-in-dead (BID)…

Tropical storm heading for Tokyo as Olympics draw to close

A volunteer huddles under an umbrella as play is suspended due to lightning at Oi Hockey Stadium on Friday TOKYO,…

US vows support for struggling Pacific islands

 SYDNEY, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden underscored US support for Pacific island nations battling Covid-19 and the climate…

Japan marks Hiroshima bomb anniversary with low-key ceremonies

HIROSHIMA (Japan), Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan on Friday marked 76 years since the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with…