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Microsoft Regional Data Centre To Create 19,000 Jobs, says Malaysian PM

PUTRAJAYA, April 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The establishment of Microsoft Corp’s first datacentre region in Malaysia under its “Bersama Malaysia Initiative” costing at least…

Malaysia Not Being ‘slow’ In Its Covid-19 Vaccination Exercise –  Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, April 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has not been ‘slow’ in carrying out its vaccination exercise, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme…

Covid-19: UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to virus worries

LONDON, April 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday cancelled a planned trip to India, scheduled to…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Southern Iran

TEHRAN, Apr 19 (NNN-IRNA) – A 5.9-magnitude quake shook the Iranian coast of the Gulf, near the city of Bandar…

Iran Marks National Army Day With Parades

TEHRAN, Apr 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran marked its National Army Day yesterday, with motorcades parade inside army barracks in numerous…

30 Killed In Road Accidents During Lao New Year

VIENTIANE, Apr 19 (NNN-KPL) – A total of 30 people were killed in 220 road accidents in Laos, during a…

Indian Railways To Run Special Trains Via Green Corridors To Ferry Oxygen

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 (NNN-PTI) – Indian railways to operate special trains to ferry oxygen through green corridors to different…

Victims Of Southern Lao Dam Disaster Start To Rebuild Lives

VIENTIANE, Apr 19 (NNN-KPL) – Some of the families who lost their homes during the catastrophic flood that hit southern…

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme In Laos Makes Good Progress

VIENTIANE, Apr 19 (NNN-KPL) – The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Laos is underway and the majority of people in target…

Bangladesh Reports Record 102 Daily Deaths From COVID-19

DHAKA, Apr 19 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh yesterday reported its deadliest day of COVID-19 so far, with a record 102 deaths…