ADGMIN1 Underscores Importance Of Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation In ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 22 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministers at the inaugural ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN1), which concluded Friday, underscored the importance of accelerating inclusive digital transformation in ASEAN that serves as a consolidated exit strategy from the COVID-19 crisis. In a joint statement, they said this is one of…

19 Malaysian Referees Get FIFA Recognition

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (NNN-Bernama) — The integrity of Malaysian referees continued to gain international recognition when 19 individuals were selected as match officials of world football governing body FIFA this year. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Stuart Ramalingam said in a statement today that they comprised five referees,…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 10,625,428, Death Toll Crosses 153,000

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 10,625,428 today, as 14,545 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, showed the latest data from the federal health ministry. According to the official data, the death toll mounted to 153,032, as 163 COVID-19 patients died since…

Mongolia’s Ruling Party Nominates Chief Cabinet Secretary As PM

ULAN BATOR, Jan 22 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – The ruling Mongolian People’s Party, today, decided to nominate Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene, chief cabinet secretary, as the country’s next prime minister. Oyun-Erdene received full support from members of the party, who attended an online conference today, to select a nominee for the next prime minister,…

Myanmar Military Seizes Narcotics Worth 981.3 Million USD In 2020

YANGON, Jan 22 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar military seized large haul of narcotics worth over 1.3 trillion kyats (981.3 million U.S. dollars), in 2020, according to a release from the Military Information Team today. The military confiscated over 1,438 kilograms of heroin, over 2,585 kilograms of raw opium, over three kilograms…

No Intention To Cancel Tokyo Olympics: IOC Vice-President

SYDNEY, Jan 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president, John Coates, refuted reports that the Tokyo Games could be cancelled, saying today, there had been no discussion among organisers either to cancel or postpone the games. Reports by British media claimed that Japanese government officials concluded, the COVID-19 pandemic…

Covid-19: World sees 17,502 new deaths in 24 hours

PARIS, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 2,075,698 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019. At least 96,825,840 cases have been registered. These figures are based on daily tolls provided by health authorities in each country and excludes later re-evaluations by statistical…

US finally charges Indonesian jihadist and two Malaysians held at Guantanamo

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US military prosecutors filed formal charges against an Indonesian Islamic extremist and two Malaysians in the 2002 Bali bombings and 2003 Jakarta attack, the Pentagon said. The charges were filed nearly 18 years after the three were captured in Thailand and after each has spent…

Covid-19: Brazil awaiting 2 million vaccine doses from India

BRASILIA, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — : The Brazilian government said that a shipment of 2 million doses of the British AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine was finally set to arrive in the country from India. The delivery on Friday would be a much-needed boost to Brazil’s vaccination program. “The 2 million doses of AstraZeneca should…

Sri Lanka Fully Reopens Borders To Tourists, International Arrivals

COLOMBO, Jan 22 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lanka fully reopened its borders to tourists and international arrivals from all countries yesterday. An Oman Air flight, carrying 50 Sri Lankans, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), in Colombo early yesterday. Speaking to media in Colombo, Minister of Tourism, Prasanna Ranatunga, thanked…
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