Singapore leaders stand in solidarity with China over COVID-19 outbreak

SINGAPORE, Feb 25 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore leaders said the country stands in solidarity with the Chinese people during the COVID-19 outbreak. The coronavirus has killed more than 2,500 people in China and infected more than 75,000. On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the outbreak is the country’s largest-ever public health emergency since 1949. Singapore…

Filipino national tests positive for COVID-19 in Singapore: Embassy

SINGAPORE, Feb 25 (NNN-CNA) — A Filipino national in Singapore has tested positive for COVID-19, said the Philippine Embassy. This is the first case of a Filipino national with the coronavirus reported in Singapore, and the island’s 89th patient. In a statement that was published on Facebook, the Philippine Embassy said…

China reports 508 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, 71 new deaths

BEIJING, Feb 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chinese health authority said Tuesday it received reports of 508 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 71 deaths on Monday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. Among the deaths, 68 were in Hubei Province, two in Shandong Province…

Policeman, civilian killed in violent clashes over controversial citizenship law in Indian capital

Protesters set vehicles on fire during a protest over controversial new citizenship law in New Delhi NEW DELHI, Feb 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — A policeman and a civilian were killed during violent clashes over controversial citizenship law in the Indian capital city Delhi, police said. The head constable was killed in…

India and US to sign US$3 bln deal

NEW DELHI, Feb 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — United States President Donald Trump on Monday offered to sell advanced military equipment to India as he began his two-day trip to the country. Trump arrived in Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat to a grand welcome, being received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

Coronavirus: Iran denies cover-up as death toll rises to 12

At least 61 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Iran  TEHRAN, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Iran’s deputy health minister has denied a claim of a cover-up over the new coronavirus disease, as the number of confirmed deaths there rose to 12. A parliamentarian for Qom, the city at the centre of…

Praise, cheering crowds for US Pres Trump in India love fest

AHMEDABAD (India), Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Emerging in a stadium to the appropriate strains of the Village People’s “Macho Man” as 100,000 people cheered on, US President Donald Trump looked like he was at a campaign rally in America’s Midwest. But the US leader was thousands of miles away, sweltering…

Coronavirus: Latest developments worldwide

PARIS, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Infections jump sharply outside China.Italy locks down several cities. Stocks tumble on world markets. Here are the latest developments in the new coronavirus crisis. – 2,592 dead in China – Mainland China’s official death toll hits 2,592, with more than 77,000people now reported infected. For…

US President Donald Trump starts India trip

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes US President Donald Trump with colour and music. Photo courtesy of AP. AHMEDABAD, Feb 24 (NNN-PTI) — US President Donald Trump arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday for the first leg of his India trip, reported Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency.The Air Force One…

Over 26,000 People Attended Brunei’s 36th National Day Celebrations

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 24 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Over 26,000 participants put on a near-flawless performance for Brunei’s 36th National Day Parade ceremony in the capital on Sunday (yesterday). In line with tradition, the ceremony started with the Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, inspecting the guard of honour, comprising personnel of…
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