Asia

5.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture: JMA

TOKYO, Jul 18 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.1, yesterday, struck off Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, according to…

3,000 Tonnes Of Liquid Oxygen From China Arrive In Myanmar To Help Fight Pandemic

YANGON, Jul 18 (NNN-MNA) – A total of 3,000 tonnes of liquid oxygen from China, arrived in Myanmar’s second largest…

Fiji Reports 1,180 New COVID-19 Cases, Five More Deaths

SUVA, Jul 18 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji reported 1,180 new COVID-19 cases, in the last 24 hours, and five new deaths…

Vietnam’s Daily COVID-19 Infections Hit New Record Of 3,718

HANOI, Jul 18 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported a new high of 3,718 new COVID-19 infections yesterday, surpassing the previous record…

Myanmar Reports 233 New Deaths From COVID-19, Total Stands At 4,769

YANGON, Jul 18 (NNN-MNA) – The number of deaths from COVID-19 rose to 4,769 in Myanmar, after 233 new ones…

India’s Health Ministry Says Not Enough Evidence To Link COVID-19 With Increase In TB

NEW DELHI, Jul 18 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal health ministry said yesterday, there was not enough scientific evidence, to link…

Up To 15 People Reportedly Die In Hooch Tragedy In Eastern India

NEW DELHI, Jul 18 (NNN-PTI) – Nearly 15 people have died, in India’s eastern state of Bihar, during the past…

Without Herd Immunity, Asean Sees Surge In Covid-19 Numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — After dodging the worst of COVID-19 since the pandemic surfaced last year, many of ASEAN…

Sharp Drop In Serious Covid-19 Cases In Malaysia Following Vaccination – Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said data showed that vaccination has succeeded in sharply…

Thailand Bans Gatherings As COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Hit New Record

BANGKOK, Jul 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand has imposed a nationwide ban on public gatherings and is considering more restrictions on…