Myanmar protesters grieve as funeral rites held for woman who was shot in head
People attend the funeral of Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, a young woman protester who became the first death among anti-coup…
Covid-19: India’s tally crosses 11-mln mark
NEW DELHI, Feb 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — India’s COVID-19 tally crossed the 11-million mark, reaching 11,005,850 on Monday as 14,199 new…
Covid-19: New Zealand says vaccinations ‘small step in long journey’
WELLINGTON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New Zealand launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme over the weekend but warned the initial rollout…
Covid-19: US nears 500,000 deaths as globally, figure approaching 2.5 million
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States stood on the brink of recording 500,000 Covid-related deaths since the start…
GIBRALTAR: Four injured on Hong Kong-registered cargo vessel explosion, two transferred to Seville burns unit
Four crew members were injured in the incident aboard the Hong Kong-flagged 120,600-dwt CSSC Cape Town GIBRALTAR, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
IAEA reaches temporary agreement with Iran on nuclear verification
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) meets with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi (R)…
Japan agrees US$668 million loan to replenish African Development Bank fund
The headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB) ABIDJAN, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Development Bank (AfDB) said Japan…
Malaysian Gov’t Plans To Issue Covid-19 Vaccine Passport As Proof Of Vaccination
SEPANG, Feb 21 (Bernama) –The government plans to issue COVID-19 passports as verification for individuals who have received the vaccine, said Health Minister…
Arrival Of Vaccine Marks New Dawn In Battle Against Covid-19 – Dr Noor Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Malaysia today marks a new dawn in…
Philippines Logs 1,888 New COVID-19 Infections, Further 18 Cases Of Virus Variant Detected
MANILA, Feb 21 (NNN-PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines, reported today, 1,888 new COVID-19 cases, bringing…