Asia

Pakistan Receives Medical Supplies Donation From China To Combat COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (NNN-APP) – Nearly two tonnes of medical supplies from China were successfully handed over to Pakistan on…

Foreign Countries Start Evacuating Their Nationals From Nepal After Nationwide Lock-down

KATHMANDU, Mar 28 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Various countries have started to evacuate and repatriate their nationals on chartered flights from Nepal,…

Chinese Envoy Briefs UN Member States On Work Of Security Council In Face Of COVID-19

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, in his capacity as…

Malaysian govt announces RM250 billion people-centric economic stimulus package

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says combating the COVID-19 threat would remain a priority for the government now. File…

Covid-19: World powers vow united front as death toll mounts

RIYADH, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — World leaders promised US$5 trillion to stave off global economic collapse from the coronavirus pandemic that…

Covid-19: China bars foreign visitors as imported cases rise

BEIJING, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China has announced a temporary ban on all foreign visitors, even if they have visas…

Xi tells Trump China and US must ‘unite to fight virus’

BEIJING, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China and the United States should “unite to fight” the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has…

Covid-19: Singapore may jail people who stand close intentionally

SINGAPORE, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Singaporeans could be jailed for up to six months if they intentionally stand close to…

Covid-19: India announces $23bn bailout for its poorest

Free food for homeless people in Telangana state NEW DELHI, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — India has just announced a $22.6bn…

Covid-19: US offers US$58 billion aid to airlines as governments seek to avert bankruptcies

Governments stepped up efforts to help airlines hammered by a virus-induced travel slump WASHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Governments stepped…