Asia

China Willing To Maintain Friendship, Deepen Cooperation With Philippines

BEIJING, Jan 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said yesterday that, China and the Philippines…

Jamaica make history by qualifying for 3 bobsleigh events at Beijing Winter Olympics

Jamaica first sent a four-man bobsled to the 1988 Calgary Winter Games KINGSTON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Jamaica have qualified…

Brunei Logs 20 New COVID-19 Cases

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 18 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei reported 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally…

Australia Sees Deadliest Day Amid New Wave Of COVID-19 Spread

SYDNEY, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia recorded its highest ever number of COVID-19 deaths today, as the outbreak continued to…

New Zealand Prepares To Send Planes, Ships, Supplies To Tsunami-Hit Tonga

WELLINGTON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand is ready to assist Tonga in its recovery from recent undersea volcanic eruption…

Peru beaches suffer oil spill blamed on waves from Tonga volcanic eruption

LIMA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peruvian authorities sealed off three beaches after they were hit by an oil spill blamed…

India Reports 238,018 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 37,618,271 today, as 238,018 new cases were registered during…

Malaysia Reports 2,342 New COVID-19 Infections, 16 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported another 2,342 COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Philippines Logs 37,070 New COVID-19 Cases, Death Toll Reaches 52,929

MANILA, Jan 18 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines reported 37,070 new COVID-19 infections yesterday, raising the number of confirmed cases in…

UN chief calls for diplomatic talks toward denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for diplomatic talks between the Democratic People’s Republic of…