Asia

Japan Gov’t Mulls 930-USD “Across-The-Board” Cash Handout Each

TOKYO, Apr 16 (NNN-NHK) – In a further bid to try and help cushion the economic impact on society, amid…

Global coronavirus cases reach 2,008,850

ANKARA, April 16 (NNN-ANKARA) — The number of global coronavirus cases surpassed 2 million Wednesday, reaching 2,008,850 by early Thursday…

Covid-19: French Pres Macron pushes Africa debt relief, seeks Putin’s backing for UN truce plea

France President, Emmanuel Macron PARIS, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International creditors must relieve African countries of debt payments this year…

Covid-19: ‘Not the time to reduce the resources’ of WHO, says UN chief as US halt funding

UNITED NATIONS, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is “not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of the…

Covid-19: US Pres Trump to convene G7 leaders in video call to discuss pandemic

WASHINGTON, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump will hold a video teleconference with G7 leaders on Thursday to…

Australian Man Jailed Over Multi-Million USD Meth Haul

SYDNEY, Apr 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An Australian man is sentenced to 15 years jail, over his involvement in a multi-million…

S.Koreans Go To The Polls For Parliamentary Election Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

SEOUL, Apr 15 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean voters go to the polls for parliamentary election today, amid the COVID-19 outbreak,…

Pakistan Army Fighter Jet Crashes, Killing Both Pilots

GUJRAT, Apr 15 (NNN-APP) – A Pakistan Army fighter jet, crashed on Monday, during a routine training mission, in the…

In India, Attendant Attacks Doctors, Flees With COVID-19 Patient

HYDERABAD, Apr 15 (NNN-ANI) – In a shocking incident, the attendant of a person with symptoms of COVID-19, attacked doctors…

Philippines Reports 291 New COVID-19 Cases, Tally At 5,223

MANILA, Apr 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Philippines reported, on Tuesday, 291 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of…