Asia

Mukhriz Mahathir resigns as Kedah MB, says has lost majority support

ALOR SETAR, May 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir today announced his resignation as Kedah Menteri Besar with…

Nepal Confirms First COVID-19 Death

KATHMANDU, May 17 (NNN-NEPALNEWA) – The Nepali government, on Saturday, confirmed the first death from COVID-19. Nepal’s Ministry of Health…

Mongolian Ex-President Enkhbayar To Run For Parliamentary Elections

ULAN BATOR, May 17 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – Mongolia’s former President, Nambar Enkhbayar, will run for the upcoming parliamentary elections, the Mongolian…

Towers Construction Of Bridge In NW Turkey Completed

ISTANBUL, May 17 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The construction of a bridge, which will connect Asia and Europe in northwestern Turkey, advanced…

India’s Congress Leader Backs Cash Transfer To Poor, Urges Modi To Reconsider Economic Package Over COVID-19

NEW DELHI, May 17 (NNN-PTI) – India’s main opposition Congress party leader, Rahul Gandhi, said, the government should think about…

Singapore Reports 793 COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, May 16 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 793 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total…

Thailand’s Inter-Provincial Buses Back On Road After Easing Of Lock-down

BANGKOK, May 16 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Transport said on Friday that, state-run buses will resume cross-country services between…

Covid-19: Malaysian survivor stuck in Argentina

In good health: Mohd Zaidy with Bernardo Houssay hospital medical staff. BUENOS AIRES, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —A Malaysian man, who slipped into a…

24 People Die In Northern India Road Mishap

NEW DELHI, May 16 (NNN-PTI) – At least 24 people died and more than 35 others were injured, when two…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. The coronavirus has killed…