Asia

420 Doctors Dead In 2nd Wave Of COVID-19 In India: Medical Association

NEW DELHI, May 22 (NNN-PTI) – As many as 420 doctors have died in India, including at least 100 in…

WHO creates experts’ network panel to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

GENEVA, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization and three other international bodies, FAO, OIE and UNEP have formed…

Bangladesh Records 1,504 New COVID-19 Cases, 26 More Deaths

DHAKA, May 22 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths yesterday, making the tally at…

COVID-19: Spain to allow all vaccinated travellers in from June 7

MADRID, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain will allow all vaccinated travellers to visit the country from June 7, Prime Minister…

Myanmar’s Election Commission Meets Political Parties On Election Findings

YANGON, May 22 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Union Election Commission, held talks yesterday, with political parties, on findings related to voting…

Wide Swathes Of Japan Pummeled By Torrential Rain

TOKYO, May 22 (NNN-NHK) – Wide swathes of Japan have been pummeled by torrential rain yesterday, the weather agency here…

Vietnam Reports 20 New Local Covid-19 Cases

HANOI, May 22 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 20 new COVID-19 cases from 6:00 p.m. local time yesterday to 6:00 a.m.…

Nepali President Dissolves Lower House For Fresh Elections In Nov

KATHMANDU, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepali President, Bidya Devi Bhandari, dissolved the House of Representatives early today, for fresh elections…

5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines

MANILA, May 22 (NNN-PNA) – An offshore earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2, struck Davao Occidental province, in the…

Indonesia’s Strong Quake Triggers Minor Damages

JAKARTA, May 22 (NNN-ANTARA) – Minor damages were reported, after a powerful quake struck off Indonesia’s western province of East…