New Zealand Reports 5,836 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 5,836 new community cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said today. Among the new community infections, 1,923 were reported in the largest city Auckland, the ministry said. In addition, 52 new cases of COVID-19…

Malaysia Reports 1,155 New COVID-19 Infections, Five New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 1,155 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to 4,503,734, according to the health ministry. The newly reported cases were three new imported cases and 1,152 local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Five more deaths have…

Latest: Missing Nepali Plane Found Crashed: Army

KATHMANDU, May 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The missing Nepali plane, with 22 people on board, has been found to be crashed, the Nepal Army announced this morning.– NNN-XINHUA

Singapore Reports 2,551 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, May 30 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,551 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,295,920. Of the new cases, 2,448 were local transmissions and 103 were imported cases. Among the local cases, 263 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 2,185 through ART…

Monkeypox presents moderate risk to global public health, WHO says

GENEVA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that monkey pox constitutes a “moderate risk” to overall public health at global level after cases were reported in countries where the disease is not typically found. “The public health risk could become high if this virus exploits the opportunity…

China Donates 10 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Myanmar

YANGON, May 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – China donated 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, along with 13 million COVID-19 vaccine syringes, and two mobile laboratory vehicles to Myanmar, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Myanmar yesterday. The Chinese embassy handed them over to Myanmar’s Ministry of Health, at…

Indian Local Gov’t To Allow Exploration Of India’s Largest Gold Reserves

NEW DELHI, May 30 (NNN-PTI) – Local government in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, decided to grant permission for exploration of its gold reserve, an official said yesterday. The gold reserves, believed to be the country’s largest, are said to be in Jamui district, about 170 km south-east of…

Search Halted For Missing Plane In Nepal: Military Spokesman

KATHMANDU, May 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Nepali Army has halted all efforts to search for a missing plane with 22 people on board, due to “loss of daylight and adverse weather conditions,” the army announced last night. “The search will be resumed early in the morning tomorrow (today), both from…

Pakistan Vows To Continue Advancing UN Ideals On International UN Peacekeepers Day

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (NNN-APP) – On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, Pakistan reiterated its commitment, to continue working with the UN, for advancing the shared ideals of peace, stability and cooperation, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday. Pakistan joined the international community in celebrating the special day and reaffirmed…

Set Up Centre For Journalism Studies To Boost Professionalism Among Media Practitioners – Malaysian PM

MELAKA (Malaysia), May 29 (NNN-Bernama) — A Centre for Journalism Studies needs to be established to support the standards and boost the professionalism level of journalism in the country. Malaysian Prime Minster Ismail Sabri Yaakob made the recommendation, saying that the centre could collect reference data from various studies conducted…
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