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Covid-19: EU set to back Novavax vaccine

    THE HAGUE, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU’s drug regulator will decide Monday whether to approve a Covid jab…

Malaysia Reports 3,108 New COVID-19 Infections, 19 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported another 3,108 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the national total…

New Zealand Detects Nine More Cases Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant At Border

WELLINGTON, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand detected nine more cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in international arrivals,…

New Zealand Fruit Exports Dominated By Gold Kiwifruit

WELLINGTON, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Gold kiwifruit continues to dominate fruit exports, in an otherwise challenging market, New Zealand’s statistics…

Gas Explosion Injures 10 In Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, Dec 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – A gas explosion in a canteen in Uzbekistan’s Samarkand region, has injured ten people, the…

S.Korea Reports 5,318 More COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Dec 20 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 5,318 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight, compared to 24 hours…

OIC To Establish Humanitarian Trust Fund, Launch Food Security Programme For Afghans

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (NNN-APP) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) decided to establish a humanitarian trust fund, launch a…

IMF Projects 6.6 Percent Growth For Bangladesh

DHAKA, Dec 20 (NNN-BSS) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasted 6.6 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh, in the current…

Singapore Reports 255 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Dec 20 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…

Pakistan’s Science And Technology Minister Escapes Unhurt In Gun Attack

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz, remained unhurt, in a gun attack in…