Myanmar junta warns protesters could die as new rallies erupted Monday
YANGON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Myanmar junta warned anti-coup protesters they could die but thousands of people took to…
Indonesian capital Jakarta braces for more floods as rainy days expected this week
Volunteers evacuate elderly women with an inflatable boat in an area affected by floods, following heavy rains in Jakarta JAKARTA,…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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…