Asia

Covid-19: Singapore sends medical supplies, equipment to Indonesia

SINGAPORE, July 9 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore sent medical supplies and equipment to Indonesia on Friday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases,…

Covid-19: Indian gov’t announces US$3 billion fund after first cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday handpicked new and young leaders to nurture and energise the sectors ravaged by the pandemic…

US Pres Biden says Kabul’s fall to Taliban ‘not inevitable’ as fighting rages

 WASHINGTON, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Joe Biden defended the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, saying it was…

Nationwide protests in Iran due to frequent power cuts

One video posted online purportedly showed a protest in the northern city of Amol TEHRAN, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Protests…

Covid-19: Pakistan seals key border crossing with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pakistan sealed a key border crossing with Afghanistan leaving thousands of travellers stranded on both…

Tajikistan mobilizes 20,000 reservists to border with Afghanistan

President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon DUSHANBE, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Central Asian republic of Tajikistan is mobilizing 20,000 reservists…

Covid-19: Australia sends aid as Indonesia’s coronavirus daily deaths pass 1,000

Australia is donating ventilators, medical supplies to Indonesia as coronavirus-related deaths rise CANBERRA, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australia is sending…

Covid-19: Vaccines rushed to Australia’s Sydney as outbreak spirals

  SYDNEY, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s prime minister announced 300,000 coronavirus vaccine doses were rushed to Sydney Thursday, as…

Covid-19: Bangladesh reports highest daily spike with 11,651 new cases

  DHAKA, July 9 (NNN-BSS) — The number of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh hit a record daily high since the…

Hanoi Sea Games Postponed To 2022 – OCM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) — After much contemplation, the 31st SEA Games scheduled to be held from Nov 21…