Asia

Covid-19: China bans consumption of wild animals

BEIJING, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It’s official, China has banned the consumption of wild animals More than 2,700 people have…

Japan orders nationwide shutdown of schools over coronavirus

Students of Ariake-nishi Gakuen School wear protective face masks, following the outbreak . TOKYO, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s entire…

Update: Iran has no plans to quarantine cities, Pres Rouhani says

TEHRAN, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran has no plans to quarantine any cities and towns despite the spread of the new…

Covid-19: Iran coronavirus deaths jump to 26

TEHRAN, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus epidemic in Iran has cost 26 lives, the health ministry announced, with seven…

WHO says Covid-19 at ‘decisive point’ as world battles spread

GENEVA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization declared that the new coronavirus epidemic was at a “decisive point”…

US Trade Show begins to promote economic ties with Bangladesh

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) — A three-day ‘US Trade Show’ began here showcasing high quality, cutting-edge American products and services…

Covid-19: Bangladesh’s state-owned airline Biman to refund Saudi-bound passengers

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) – Biman Bangladesh Airlines will refund to its passengers who, bought tickets for traveling to Saudi…

Updated: Crisis in Malaysian politics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Following is a summary of the past, present and upcoming events in Malaysia arising…

Philippines To Tighten Measures Against African Swine Fever, Animal-Borne Diseases

MANILA, Feb 27 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, ordered to create an inter-agency task force, that will coordinate government…

Sri Lanka To Get First Electric Train

COLOMBO, Feb 27 (NNN-SL NEWS) – Sri Lanka’s Transport Ministry, today (Thursday) said, it will construct the country’s first electric…