Asia

Covid-19: WHO experts back extra jab for people with weak immune systems

 GENEVA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization’s vaccine advisers recommended people with weakened immune systems should be offered…

China Issues Commemorative Stamps For COP15

KUNMING, Oct 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – China Post issued a commemorative stamp yesterday, for the 15th meeting of the Conference of…

UN chief slams ‘broken’ Taliban promises made to women and girls

 UNITED NATIONS, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slammed the Taliban’s “broken” promises to Afghan women and girls.…

Earthquake In Indonesia Triggers No Tsunami

JAKARTA, Oct 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake that hit Bitung city, in Indonesia’s eastern province of North Sulawesi, was recorded…

Interpreter who helped rescue Pres Biden in 2008 escapes Afghanistan

  WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm has…

Singapore Reports 2,263 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,263 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…

Maldives Parliament Speaker Returns After Injury Recovery From Terror Attack

MALE, Oct 12 (NNN-IPS) – The Maldives’ speaker of parliament and former President, Mohamed Nasheed, has returned, after spending four…

Thailand Plans To Reopen To Vaccinated Visitors From Nov: PM

BANGKOK, Oct 12 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, announced yesterday, a plan to allow fully-vaccinated visitors from “low…

Jordanian, Iranian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties On Phone

AMMAN, Oct 12 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, yesterday, received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Hossein…

UN Chief Calls For Injection Of Liquidity Into Afghan Economy

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday, called for the injection of liquidity, to keep the…