UN refugee agency calls for rescue of Rohingya stranded in Andaman Sea

The Rohingyas have suffered persecution in Myanmar and many have fled in rickety boats, encountering often perilous journeys DHAKA, Feb (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations refugee agency called for the immediate rescue of a group of Rohingya refugees who were adrift in their boat in the Andaman Sea without food…

Japan requests airlines avoid Boeing 777 with certain engines as US aviation authority issues new directive

TOKYO, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan has requested that airlines avoid using Boeing 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines for take-offs, landings and overflights in its territory until further notice, the Japan Aeronautical Information Service Center said. The notice to airmen, issued on Sunday evening, came after a United…

EU set to agree sanctions over Russia, Myanmar crackdowns, and also Venezuela, China

BRUSSELS, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU foreign ministers are expected on Monday to approve sanctions against those behind RUSSIA’s crackdown on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and his supporters, as well as those responsible for the coup in Myanmar. The top diplomats from the 27-nation bloc meet in Brussels for talks that will…

Covid-19: Vaccine giant asks for world’s patience, says told to prioritise India

NEW DELHI, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s biggest vaccine maker,India’s Serum Institute, has urged other countries to be “patient” about itsupplying anti-coronavirus shots, saying it has been instructed to prioritiseits home market. “Dear countries & governments, as you await #COVISHIELD supplies, I humbly request you to please be patient,”…

Covid-19: South Korea doctors threaten strike, fanning fears of vaccine rollout disruption

A health worker wearing a protective suit enjoys the falling snow at a Covid-19 testing site in Seoul SEOUL, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors in South Korea have threatened a protest strike against legislation to strip them of licences following criminal convictions, sparking fears about possible disruption of a coronavirus…

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 demonstrators NAYPYIDAW, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A sombre Buddhist funeral song rung out in Myanmar’s capital as the body of a young woman, struck down during a rally against this…

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 cases were registered during the past 24 hours, said the latest data from the federal health ministry. According to the official data, the death toll mounted to 156,385 as 83…

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 was only a small step in the long battle against the pandemic. The Pacific nation has been widely praised for its handling of the coronavirus and has seen just 26…

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 of thepandemic, while nations globally pressed on with vaccination rollouts,including with Australia giving its first shots. The catastrophic US toll comes as some signs of hope are emerging in theworld’s…

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) — Two crew members who sustained severe burn injuries during an explosion on a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier on Friday evening have been transferred to Seville’s burns unit as more…
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