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, which has surged more than 10 times compared to about 4,000 in the same quarter in 2021. According to Fijivillage news website today, Fiji’s Minister for Tourism, Faiyaz Koya, said,…

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, and one local case infected with the BA.5 variant, according to the republic’s the Health Ministry (MOH). “These are the first community cases confirmed to be infected with the BA.4…

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 – aimed at boosting bilateral ties and promote cooperation on politics, economic, trade and investment. In a statement, Thai Foreign Ministry said Don’s visit from May 15 to 18 is joined by 78…

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 than last week, with the rolling average up more than 200 from a week ago, the ministry of health said today. The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers is…

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 4,478,112, according to the health ministry. There are three new imported cases, with 2,236 being local transmissions, data released on the ministry website showed. Three more deaths have been reported,…

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. Of the new cases, 356 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 2,295 through ART (antigen rapid tests), according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.…

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 set out for Europe from Libya on a barely seaworthy vessel.       The boat, which had been damaged, was boarded around six kilometres off Tunisia’s northeastern coast, the navy said.  …

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 Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 47 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, was the pandemic hotspot with 461 new cases recorded yesterday, followed…

Over 600 Families In Sri Lanka Affected By Floods, Landslides

COLOMBO, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC), announced yesterday that, over 600 families have been affected by floods and landslides, as the rainy weather prevails in the country. A total of 2,290 people from 585 families were affected in the southern district of Ratnapura, while 62…

Four Killed, Two Injured In Firing Between Rival Groups In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (NNN-APP) – Four people were killed and two others injured yesterday, in a firing between two rival groups in Buner district of Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported. According to the reports, the incident took place over an old enmity in Jarah area, when the…
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