Asia

Covid-19: Singapore, Brunei among countries and territories on England’s quarantine-free travel list

LONDON, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain will allow people in England to resume international travel from May 17 but is…

Iranians Mark Quds Day In Support Of Palestinians

TEHRAN, May 8 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranians yesterday marked the annual Quds (Jerusalem) Day nationwide, in support of Palestinians. The ceremonies…

Covid-19: WHO backs Olympics to make right calls on virus

GENEVA, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The WHO backed the International Olympic Committee, Japan and host city Tokyo to make the…

Brunei Welcomes WHO’s Approval For China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 8 (NNN-ANN) – The Brunei government welcomed the decision by the World Health Organisation (WHO), to…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 21,892,676

NEW DELHI, May 8 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally reached 21,892,676 today, as 401,078 new cases were registered across the…

25 Taliban Militants Killed In Afghan Troops’ Overnight Operation: Gov’t

KABUL, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 25 Taliban militants were killed and 12 others wounded, during a counter-attack offensive…

Myanmar Approves 15 New Investment Projects

YANGON, May 8 (NNN-MNA) – The Myanmar Investment Commission, approved 15 new projects, including a programme with large investment capital…

Covid-19: Global deaths reach 3,258,595

PARIS, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 3,258,595 people since the outbreak emerged in China…

Cambodia Launches First Direct Shipment Of Fresh Mangoes To China

PHNOM PENH, May 8 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia yesterday exported its first batch of fresh mangoes directly to China, as part…

Covid-19: WHO approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine

GENEVA, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization has approved the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use — the…