Asia

Mongolia Reports 1,286 New COVID-19 Cases, Six More Deaths

ULAN BATOR, Jul 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mongolia reported 1,286 new COVID-19 infections, in the last 24 hours, taking the national…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 31,613,993

NEW DELHI, Jul 31 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 31,613,993 today, as 41,649 new cases were registered during…

WHO Urges Fast, Collective Actions As Cambodia Races Against COVID-19 Variants

PHNOM PENH, Jul 31 (NNN-AKP) – World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Cambodia, Li Ailan, called for swift and collective…

Indian Gov’t Reports Zero Fatalities In Train Accidents In Last Two Years

NEW DELHI, Jul 31 (NNN-PTI) – India’s Ministry of Railways said yesterday, the number of passenger fatalities in the consequential…

Myanmar Further Extends Restrictions On Travellers Until End Of Aug Amid Pandemic

YANGON, Jul 31 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, yesterday further extended the entry restrictions for all travellers, to the…

Thailand’s Reopening Plan Goes Ahead Amid Surging COVID-19 Infections: Deputy PM

BANGKOK, Jul 31 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s plan to reopen the country in mid Oct is going ahead, despite a surge…

Indian Vice President Urges Scientists To Expedite Development Of COVID-19 Vaccine For Children

NEW DELHI, Jul 31 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu, yesterday urged scientists, to speed up the development…

First evacuation flight brings 221 Afghans to US

WASHINGTON, July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The first flight evacuating Afghans who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan brought more than 200…

Philippine Capital To Revert To Strictest Lockdown Next Week As COVID-19 Cases Rise

MANILA, Jul 31 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine capital of Metro Manila, will revert to the strictest lockdown, from Aug 6…

Int’l Flights To Remain Suspended In India Until Aug 31 Due To COVID-19

NEW DELHI, Jul 31 (NNN-PTI) – Commercial international flights to and from India, remain suspended until Aug 31, according to…