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Covid-19: Indian variant found in at least 60 territories – WHO

GENEVA, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories,…

Singapore PM Lee Says U.S., China Must Learn To Cooperate

SINGAPORE, May 26 (NNN-CNA) – The United States and China must learn to cooperate with each other for the benefit…

US Travel Warning Will Not Affect Tokyo Olympic Games, Says Japanese Government

TOKYO, May 26 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government said, the latest US travel warning will not affect the preparation for…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Crosses 27 Million

NEW DELHI, May 26 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally crossed 27 million today, with 208,921 new cases added during the…

10 Dead, 45 Hospitalised After Drinking Tainted Wine In SW Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, May 26 (NNN-AKP) – Ten villagers died and 45 others hospitalised, in south-west Cambodia’s Kampot province, after drinking…

Bangladesh Records 1,675 New COVID-19 Cases

DHAKA, May 26 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh reported 1,675 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths yesterday, making the tally at…

Vietnam Reports 80 New Local COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, May 26 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam reported 80 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 6:00 p.m. yesterday to 6:00 a.m.…

Two Killed In Tornado Ahead Of Cyclone Yaas In India’s West Bengal

NEW DELHI, May 26 (NNN-PTI) – At least two people were killed and 40 houses were damaged, in India’s eastern…

Australia’s Victoria state braces for more COVID-19 cases as cluster grows to 15

SYDNEY, May 26 (NNN-AGENCVIES) – Health authorities in the Australian state of Victoria, expected to find more cases of COVID-19,…

Major Ports On India’s East Coast On Guard Ahead Of Cyclone Yaas

NEW DELHI, May 26 (NNN-PTI) – Major ports on India’s east coast are on guard against incoming cyclone Yaas, which…