Asia

Sri Lanka Probes Environmental Impact From Container Ship Fire

COLOMBO, May 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), launched an investigation on possible environmental impact, from…

Iran Reports 8,005 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,823,887 In Total

TEHRAN, May 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran reported yesterday, 8,005 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 2,823,887. The…

Brunei To Launch New Law To Protect Personal Data

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 23 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei’s Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI), is working on a new law,…

Famous Japanese Ballet Dancer Mikiko Matsuyama Dies

TOKYO, May 23 (NNN-NHK) – Mikiko Matsuyama, a renowned Japanese ballet dancer, who made great contribution to introducing the Chinese…

US racism: Former Pres Trump sued for calling Covid-19 “China virus”

“The truth matters, words have consequences especially from those in powerful and influential positions,” the complaint said WASHINGTON, May 22…

Snow Hits Mongolia’s Capital As Summer Nears

ULAN BATOR, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Heavy snowfall hit Mongolia’s capital early this morning, despite summertime approaching. The air temperature…

420 Doctors Dead In 2nd Wave Of COVID-19 In India: Medical Association

NEW DELHI, May 22 (NNN-PTI) – As many as 420 doctors have died in India, including at least 100 in…

WHO creates experts’ network panel to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

GENEVA, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization and three other international bodies, FAO, OIE and UNEP have formed…

Bangladesh Records 1,504 New COVID-19 Cases, 26 More Deaths

DHAKA, May 22 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths yesterday, making the tally at…

COVID-19: Spain to allow all vaccinated travellers in from June 7

MADRID, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain will allow all vaccinated travellers to visit the country from June 7, Prime Minister…