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Large-scale social restrictions in Jakarta extended till May 22

By Mohd Shukri Ishak JAKARTA, April 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19,…

Covid-19 very likely of animal origin, no sign of lab manipulation – WHO

A building of the World Health Organization (WHO) GENEVA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said that…

Covid-19: Afghan president tested negative after palace outbreak

KABUL, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has tested negative for the coronavirus, an official said, days after…

Covid-19: US state Missouri sues China’s leaders over virus

JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri, US), April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US state of Missouri sued China’s leadership over the COVID-19 coronavirus,…

Covid-19: 259 Bangladeshis returns, 719 foreigners leave by special flights

DHAKA, April 22 (NNN-BSS) — Five special flights including one from Bangladesh Air Force bring back 259 Bangladeshis and taking…

Covid-19: WHO worker killed by gunfire in Myanmar while collecting samples

The body of Pyae Sone Win Maung was taken by ambulance to Sittwe hospital YANGON, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…

Trump says he does not know about Kim Jong-un’s health but hopes he is well

By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, April 21 (NNN-YONHAP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not know about the…

Covid-19: UN warns number of global hungry could double

The UN highlighted ten countries at risk GENEVA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations has warned that the coronavirus…

Covid-19: Business as usual in Iran as malls, bazaars reopen

A volunteer sprays disinfectant on the streets in Tehran TEHRAN, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Shopping malls and bazaars reopened in…

Covid-19: Singapore cases top 9,000 after 1,111 new cases reported

The majority of the Covid-19 cases here are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories SINGAPORE, April 21 (NNN-CNA)…