Asia

Afghan Former Minister Returns To Country: Gov’t

KABUL, Feb 13 (NNN-ANA) – Abdul Salam Rahimi, state minister for peace, of the former government, has returned to Afghanistan,…

Brunei’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Hit Record High For Two Straight Days

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 12 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei reported 981 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the national tally to 20,454.…

Australian Cruise Industry To Restart Within Months: Health Minister

CANBERRA, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s Health Minister, Greg Hunt, flagged a resumption of the cruise ship industry within months.…

India Reports 50,407 New COVID-19 Infections

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 42,586,544 today, as 50,407 new cases were registered during…

S. Korea Reports Record High Of 54,941 Daily Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Feb 12 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s daily number of COVID-19 cases hit a record high, amid the spread of…

Malaysia Reports 20,939 New COVID-19 Infections, 24 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 20,939 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Gas Explosion In Eastern Uzbekistan Kills One

TASHKENT, Feb 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – A gas explosion in a private medical clinic, in the eastern Andijan region of Uzbekistan,…

Uzbekistan To Produce 56.3 Billion Cubic Metres Of Gas In 2022

TASHKENT, Feb 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan will increase natural gas production to 56.3 billion cubic metres this year, to ensure…

Kyrgyzstan Relaxes COVID-19 Containment Measures

BISHKEK, Feb 12 (NNN-KNA) – Kyrgyzstan yesterday, cancelled quarantine for persons who have been in contact with COVID-19 patients, and…

Malaysian Economy Grows 3.6 Percent In 4th Quarter Of 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian economy grew 3.6 percent, year on year, in the fourth quarter of…