Covid-19: US offers US$58 billion aid to airlines as governments seek to avert bankruptcies
Governments stepped up efforts to help airlines hammered by a virus-induced travel slump WASHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Governments stepped…
Covid-19: Iran reports 157 new deaths, imposes intercity ban
TEHRAN, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran announced 157 new deaths from coronavirus, raising the official number of fatalities to 2,234,…
Covid-19: Nine doctors die from coronavirus in Philippines
MANILA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nine doctors have died in the Philippines from the coronavirus, the country’s top medical association…
Covid-19: Chinese medical supplies arrive in Bangladesh
DHAKA, March 27 (NNN-BSS) — The promised Chinese medical supplies including much needed 10,000 test kits to help combat deadly…
Japan To Set Up COVID-19 Task Force; No Emergency Now
TOKYO, Mar 26 (NNN-NHK) – Japan will set up a new COVID-19 task force, the government said today, as it…
Cruise Ships Told To Leave Australian Waters
SYDNEY, Mar 26 (NNN-BNA) – Two cruise ships, off the coast of Western Australia, have been told to “immediately” leave…
Bangladeshi Ex-PM Khaleda Zia Released From Jail For Six Months
DHAKA, Mar 26 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladeshi ex-Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, has been released from jail for six months, on humanitarian…
Australian Army Reservists Called On For COVID-19 Support
CANBERRA, Mar 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian Army is preparing to deploy reservists to assist with the Australian Defence Force’s…
Vietnam’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Total 148
HANOI, Mar 26 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, today (Thursday) morning, confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 infection, bringing…
New Zealand Reports 78 New Cases Of COVID-19
WELLINGTON, Mar 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 78 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 today (Thursday), the first…