Bangladesh Signs MOU To Manufacture China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine

DHAKA, Aug 18 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh is all set to start locally manufacturing China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 inactivated vaccine, as an agreement on co-production of the Chinese jab was signed via video with relevant authorities. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between China’s Sinopharm Group, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Health and…

Brunei Reports 65 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 18 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei reported 65 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, including 61 local infections and four imported cases, bringing the national tally to 852. According to Brunei’s Ministry of Health, while the source of infection of 18 new cases is still under investigation, 30 cases are…

UN urges countries to ban expulsion of Afghans

Afghan security guards try and maintain order as hundreds of people gather outside Kabul international airport desperate to flee the country GENEVA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) called for a ban on the expulsions of Afghan migrants to their country of origin, including…

Myanmar Reports 3,306 New COVID-19 Infections, 178 More Deaths

YANGON, Aug 18 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reported 3,306 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total tally to 360,291 yesterday, according to a release from the Ministry of Health. The death toll has increased to 13,623, after 178 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, the release said. As of…

Ringgit Easier Versus US Dollar At Opening

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened easier versus the US dollar Wednesday on the lack of buying interest as investors’ sentiment remained cautious amidst the uncertainties due to the local political development. At 9 am, the local note stood at 4.2400/2440 against…

Two Malaysians Currently In Afghanistan — Malaysia’s HC In India

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) — The Malaysian High Commission in India, which is accredited to Afghanistan, said there are two Malaysians currently in Afghanistan. The mission said that both of them work for an international relief organisation in the capital city, Kabul. However, the mission did…

Singapore Reports 56 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 56 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country to 66,281. The new infections included 52 locally transmitted cases. As many as 35 are linked to previous cases and have already been placed under quarantine. Three…

Uganda to take 2,000 Afghan refugees

Thousands of Afghans are at the Kabul airport trying to get out of the country after the Taliban entered the capital KAMPALA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda said it had agreed to a request from the United States to take in temporarily 2,000 refugees from Afghanistan fleeing after the Taliban…

Iran’s President Lauds Ties With Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, yesterday said, relationship between Iran and Iraq are beyond merely neighbourly relations. “The nations of Iran and Iraq have common aspirations,” said Raisi, in a telephone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi. “A strong, independent, united, secure and prosperous Iraq…

Normalcy Returns To Afghan Capital, Taliban Urges Gov’t Workers To Return To Work

KABUL, Aug 18 (NNN-XGS) – Normality returned to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, as the Taliban yesterday, urged government employees to return to work, two days after the group took control of the capital. Declaring a general amnesty, the Taliban urged all to start routine life with confidence. It also…
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