Asia

Powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills at least 34, injures hundreds

Search and rescue operations are underway after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia JAKARTA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 34…

Taliban kills 24 in attacks on security forces in Afghanistan

Taliban militants killed 24 members of the local security forces KABUL, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of Taliban militants…

Covid-19: Global death toll passes two million

PARIS, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global death toll from Covid-19surpassed two million on Friday, with the World Health Organization…

Technical Committee Set Up In Malaysia To Ensure Smooth Management Of Emergency Nationwide – Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian government has agreed to set up an Emergency Management Technical Committee to…

Former Lord President of Malaysia Had Razor-Sharp Mind, Says Ex-Legal Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (NNN-Bernama) – A one-time legal partner of the late Dr Mohamed Salleh Abas has described the…

Bangladesh Has Capacity To Preserve 15 Crore COVID-19 Vaccines: Maleque

DHAKA, Jan 15 (NNN-BSS) — Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said Bangladesh has the capacity to preserve 14…

India To Launch World’s Largest Vaccination Drive Against COVID-19 Tomorrow

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 (NNN-BSS) –India is set to launch the world’s largest vaccination drive against COVID-19 tomorrow with a…

COVID-19: India records 15,590 fresh cases

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 (NNN-PTI) — India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,05,27,683 with 15,590 people testing positive for the infection in…

Registration for COVID-19 Vaccination to Be Opened Soon – Malaysian Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Registration for the COVID-19 vaccination for Malaysians will be opened soon, said Health Minister…

Three Dead, 24 Injured In Indonesia’s West Sulawesi Quake

By Mohd Shukri Ishak JAKARTA, Jan 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Three people have been confirmed killed and 24 injured in a…