Asia

Covid-19: Delta variant puts Australia’s reopening schedule in doubt

A quiet city centre in Sydney SYDNEY, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australia’s federal government on Friday will look to convince…

Covid-19: New Zealand sees success in curbing Delta outbreak as new cases plunge

WELLINGTON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New Zealand reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, a big drop compared to…

Covid-19: Vietnam’s prime minister warns of long fight as pandemic deepens

HANOI, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vietnam could be facing a lengthy battle against the coronavirus and cannot rely on lockdown…

Britain announces new Myanmar sanctions

Protesters are seen at Hledan, Yangon in Myanmar LONDON, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain announced new Myanmar sanctions, saying it…

Thailand: Thousands join protest in Bangkok demanding prime minister’s resignation

Thai pro-democracy protesters hold up a three-fingered salute during a rally at the Asoke Intersection in Bangkok BANGKOK, Sept 3…

Weather, climate disasters surge fivefold in 50 years: UN

Extreme weather like widespread drought is causing economic losses amongst farmers across the world. GENEVA, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…

Climate crisis triggers spike in lightning strike deaths in India

Lightning strikes over residential apartments during a thunderstorm on the outskirts of New Delhi 3 Sep 2021 NEW DELHI, Sept…

Covid-19: Pandemic-hit Indonesian borrowers to gain extension of credit relief rules until 2023

Pandemic-hit Indonesian borrowers to gain extension of credit relief rules until 2023 JAKARTA, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A relaxation of…

Japan: PM Suga to step down as LDP leader this month, after just one year in power

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he will not run for re-election as party…

Taliban close to forming new government in Afghanistan: Sources

KABUL, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Taliban were expected to form a government as early as Friday with the new…