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One Dead, Two Injured In S. Korea’s Helicopter Crash

SEOUL, May 16 (NNN-YONHAP) – One person was confirmed dead and two others seriously injured, in a helicopter crash, that…

New COVID-19 cases in Malaysia up 119 pct last week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia for the 19th epidemiological week (ME)…

Fiji Sees 10-Fold Jump In Int’l Visitors In Q1

SUVA, May 16 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji has seen more than 48,000 international arrivals in the first quarter of this year,…

Singapore reports three local COVID-19 positive cases for Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, May 16 (NNN-Bernama) – Singapore has detected two local COVID-19 cases infected with the BA.4 variant,…

Thailand, Saudi Arabia strive to enhance bilateral ties through exchanges of high level visits

BANGKOK, May 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia –…

New Zealand Reports 7,061 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded five more deaths and 7,061 new community cases of COVID-19, slightly higher…

Malaysia Reports 2,239 New COVID-19 Infections, Three More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,239 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Singapore Reports 2,651 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, May 16 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,651 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,242,884.…

Tunisia rescues 81 migrants headed to Europe from Libya

TUNIS, May  16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Tunisian navy said it rescued 81 migrants, one of them a woman, who had…

Vietnam Reports 1,594 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, May 16 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam recorded 1,594 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down by 301 from Saturday, according to the…