Asia

6.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Western Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Nov 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia’s western West Sumatra province this morning, but did not potentially…

Australian Scientists Warn Of Major Measles Outbreaks In 2021 Due To Missed Vaccinations

SYDNEY, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Major measles outbreaks will likely occur, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as early…

New Zealand Reports Four New Cases Of COVID-19 In Managed Isolation

WELLINGTON, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported four new cases of COVID-19 today, all detected in recent returnees in…

Trade Expo Indonesia Produces 110 Million USD Investment Commitment

JAKARTA, Nov 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Trade Expo Indonesia virtual exhibition 2020, produced an investment commitment worth 110 million usd, the…

Thailand Borrows 1.5 Billion USD From ADB To Revive Economy Hit By COVID-19

BANGKOK, Nov 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Finance and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), inked an agreement yesterday, for…

Eight Killed, 11 Injured In NW Pakistan After Van Falls Into Ravine

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (NNN-APP) – A passenger van plunged into a ravine, in Pakistan’s northwest district of Nowshera yesterday, claiming…

Qantas Turns 100, With Special Place In Hearts Of Australians

SYDNEY, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – It has been 100 years since Australia’s national airline, Qantas, was founded, making it one…

S. Korea’s Korean Air To Acquire Asiana Airlines

SEOUL, Nov 17 (NNN-YONHAP) – Korean Air Lines, South Korea’s biggest air carrier, will acquire the country’s debt-ridden second-biggest air…

Asia-Pacific Countries Report More COVID-19 Cases, Deaths

HONG KONG, Nov 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths continued to climb in Asia-Pacific, as India recorded 435…

South Australia Reinstates COVID-19 Restrictions To Suppress New Outbreak

CANBERRA, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – South Australia (SA) reintroduced a range of COVID-19 restrictions, in an attempt to prevent the…