Asia

Covid-19: 335 new cases in Singapore, including record 76 imported infections

There are 76 imported cases of Covid-19 in Singapore on Dec 23, the highest number of new imported infections reported…

UN Security Council adopts resolution to ease Afghan aid

 UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a US-proposed resolution to help humanitarian aid reach…

Weekly COVID-19-related mortality down 9pc worldwide: WHO

GENEVA, Dec 24 (NNN-TASS) — Over 4.1 mln people contracted the coronavirus infection worldwide over the past week, more than…

Two dead after blast in Indian court building

     NEW DELHI, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people were killed and two others injured after a powerful explosion ripped…

Indian Capital Bans Christmas, New Year Gatherings Amid Omicron Scare

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Local government in capital Delhi, banned all gatherings to celebrate Christmas and New Year,…

Brunei Starts Booking For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec 23 (NNN-ANN) – Public booking for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots has begun in Brunei. According to…

Ferdinand Marcos Jr Tops Philippine Presidential Survey

MANILA, Dec 23 (NNN-PNA) – Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of former Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos, led a presidential preference…

Singapore Reports 335 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Dec 23 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 335 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…

Death Toll From Floods In Malaysia Rises To 37

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The death toll from the massive floods in Malaysia has risen to 37 as…

Iran Accuses West Of Fuelling Tensions In Gulf After GCC-UK Anti-Iran Statement

TEHRAN, Dec 23 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said yesterday that, Western countries have always stoked tensions in the…