S. Korean economy shrinks 1.4 pct in Q1 amid virus fallout, sharpest contraction since 2008
SEOUL, April 23 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korea’s economy shrank 1.4 percent on-quarter in the first quarter of this year, as…
Large-scale social restrictions in Jakarta extended till May 22
By Mohd Shukri Ishak JAKARTA, April 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19,…
Covid-19 very likely of animal origin, no sign of lab manipulation – WHO
A building of the World Health Organization (WHO) GENEVA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said that…
Covid-19: Afghan president tested negative after palace outbreak
KABUL, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has tested negative for the coronavirus, an official said, days after…
Covid-19: US state Missouri sues China’s leaders over virus
JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri, US), April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US state of Missouri sued China’s leadership over the COVID-19 coronavirus,…
Covid-19: 259 Bangladeshis returns, 719 foreigners leave by special flights
DHAKA, April 22 (NNN-BSS) — Five special flights including one from Bangladesh Air Force bring back 259 Bangladeshis and taking…
Covid-19: WHO worker killed by gunfire in Myanmar while collecting samples
The body of Pyae Sone Win Maung was taken by ambulance to Sittwe hospital YANGON, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…
Trump says he does not know about Kim Jong-un’s health but hopes he is well
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, April 21 (NNN-YONHAP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not know about the…
Covid-19: UN warns number of global hungry could double
The UN highlighted ten countries at risk GENEVA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations has warned that the coronavirus…
Covid-19: Business as usual in Iran as malls, bazaars reopen
A volunteer sprays disinfectant on the streets in Tehran TEHRAN, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Shopping malls and bazaars reopened in…