Asia

Covid-19: WHO approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine

GENEVA, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization has approved the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use — the…

Malaysia Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases In Three Months

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian Health Ministry, yesterday recorded 4,498 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, a three-month…

Iran Reports 17,076 New Covid-19 Cases, 2,627,094 In Total

TEHRAN, May 8 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran yesterday reported 17,076 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 2,627,094. The…

Saudi Official Confirms Talks With Iran Aimed At Reducing Regional Tensions: TV

RIYADH, May 8 (NNN-SPA) – A Saudi foreign ministry official, confirmed that talks are being held between Saudi Arabia and…

Japan To Tighten Rules On Arrivals From India, Pakistan, Nepal Amid Virus Variants Concerns

TOKYO, May 8 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government said yesterday that, it will tighten restrictions on Japanese nationals and residents…

US not planning to shoot down errant Chinese rocket: defense chief

WASHINGTON, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US military has no plans to shoot down an out -of-control Chinese rocket now…

Malaysia’s MITI Concludes Successful Trade Mission To Saudi Arabia, UAE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI) has concluded a successful trade and investment…

Mongolia Adds 737 New Cases, 11 More Deaths

ULAN BATOR, May 7 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – The COVID-19 cases in Mongolia increased by 737 in the last 24 hours to…

India Records Fresh High Of Over 410,000 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, May 7 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally reached 21,491,598 today, as a fresh high of 414,188 new cases…

Japan To Extend Emergency To End Of Month, Expand Coverage

TOKYO, May 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japan will extend the COVID-19 state of emergency, currently in effect in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto…