Asia

Covid-19: Deaths in Latin America hit global high

Coronavirus has killed thousands around the world MEXICO CITY, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latin America and the Caribbean surpassed Europe…

Covid-19: Indian serum institute to make 100m virus vaccine doses

GENEVA, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Up to 100 million COVID-19 vaccinedoses could be made available for poorer countries by 2021…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: – MORE THAN 715,000…

15 killed, 12 rescued as landslide hits India’s Kerala

NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers in India’s southern state of Kerala Friday retrieved 15 bodies and rescued 12…

At least 14 dead as India airliner crashes on landing

NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 14 people were killed and 15 others were seriously injured Friday when…

North Korean leader visits flood-stricken province: state media

PYONGYANG, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected flood damage in North Hwanghae province and ordered…

South Korea battles deadly floods and landslides; North warns of ‘potential rain’

Torrential downpours in Daejeon, in central South Korea, left many homes and businesses under water  SEOUL, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

China warns US against ‘dangerous moves’ on Taiwan: Defence Minister

BEIJING, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe urged his US counterpart in a phone call Thursday to…

US urges key Afghan gathering to free Taliban prisoners

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged prominent Afghans holding a major meeting Friday to…

Update: Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas win super-majority, cement grip on power

COLOMBO, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sri Lanka’s ruling Rajapaksa brothers have secured a two-thirds majority in parliamentary elections, giving them…