Asia

Covid-19: Australian economy to “bounce back” as lockdowns end – Treasurer

CANBERRA, Oct 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Recent coronavirus lockdowns have cost the Australian economy billions of dollars as the country continues…

ADB announces climate financing $100b for member countries

   MANILA, Oct 13 (NNN-BSS) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its elevated ambition of delivering climate financing of…

Several killed, nearly 2m affected, as China’s Shanxi deluged

Rescue workers drain off flood waters after heavy rainfall in the area of Jiexiu in the city of Jinzhong in…

Storms force Hong Kong to shutter twice in a week

People are seen on the harbour front in Tsim Sha Tsui as Hong Kong ground to a halt on for…

India’s biggest port operator to shun cargo from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran following seizures of heroin

Workers wait for a cargo ship to beach at Mundra Port in Gujarat NEW DELHI, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — India’s…

G20 leaders agree to step up Afghan humanitarian effort

A boy sells bread at a makeshift shelter for displaced Afghan families, at Shahr-e Naw park, in Kabul ROME, Oct…

Covid-19 curbs in Sydney could ease early amid surge in vaccinations

Shoppers wait to get inside stores with limited capacity at a city centre mall as businesses re-open to vaccinated patrons …

Covid-19: 11 more deaths, 2,976 new cases in Singapore

People wearing face masks at Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood centre SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore reported 2,976new COVID-19 cases…

North Korea: Kim Jong-Un vows to build ‘invincible military’

North Korea says it needs to continue developing weapons for its protection  PYONGYANG, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea’s leader…

Covid-19: India logs 14,313 fresh cases, 181 new deaths

 NEW DELHI,  Oct 13  (NNN-PTI) — India recorded 14,313 fresh coronavirus cases, the lowest in 224 days, taking the infection…