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Cambodia’s Omicron Cases Rise To 94 After Nine New Infections Detected: PM

PHNOM PENH, Jan 5 (NNN-AKP) – The confirmed cases of Omicron variant in Cambodia have risen to 94, after nine…

S.Korea Reports 4,444 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Jan 5 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 4,444 more cases of COVID-19, as of midnight, compared to 24 hours…

New Zealand Swelters In Scorching Temperatures

WELLINGTON, Jan 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – All New Zealand sweltered in scorching temperatures, as many places in North Island of the…

Malaysia Reports 2,842 New COVID-19 Infections, 31 New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,842 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the total to 2,769,886,…

Australia surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 cases

CANBERRA, Jan 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s COVID-19 case number surpassed 500,000 yesterday. Chris Moy, vice president of the Australian Medical…

Urgent: Japanese Gov’t Says DPRK Fires What Appears To Be Ballistic Missile

TOKYO, Jan 5 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese and South Korean governments said today, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK),…

Humanitarians Fight Challenging Weather To Deliver Aid To Afghans: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 5 (NNN-ANA) – The United Nations and partners, delivering relief in Afghanistan, are fighting harsh winter weather,…

Anti-COVID Oral Drug Molnupiravir To Be Available At Indian Pharmacies

MUMBAI, Jan 5 (NNN-PTI) – Indian companies have priced anti-COVID drug, Molnupiravir, at 0.5 U.S. dollars per capsule, and will…

5.8-Magnitude Quake Jolts Central Indonesia

JAKARTA, Jan 5 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake, struck off South-east Sulawesi province, in central Indonesia early today, the Meteorology,…

Omicron Cases Spike In Thailand During Christmas, New Year Holidays

BANGKOK, Jan 5 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, said yesterday that, a total of 2,062 Omicron cases of…