The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday 3,439 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 591 ... ( read original story ...)
Moderna Announces Supply Agreement to Provide 13 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna to the Philippines
Moderna announces supply agreement to provide 13 million doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna to the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
A decade after Fukushima nuclear disaster, contaminated water symbolizes Japan’s struggles
Japan says it’s safe to release 1.25 million tons of treated water into the sea. But trust is in short supply. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh records 540 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
Bangladesh reported 540 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on Saturday, making the tally at 549,724 and the death toll at 8,451, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Emerging Team vs Ireland Wolves back on track
The first one-dayer was abandoned after an Irish player tested positive for Covid-19 but now everyone from both sides have returned negative tests ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: International community must respond to the crackdown on freedom of expression
The Bangladeshi authorities must end their escalating crackdown on human rights, and respect and protect people's rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Bangladesh to curb protesters ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s prime minister survives confidence vote
Opposition parties gain traction after finance minister’s election defeat exposes fragility of ruling coalition ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia claims success for lowest deforestation rate in 5 years
The Environment and Forestry Ministry claims the drop in Indonesia's deforestation rate was thanks to efforts to control forest fires and stricter law enforcement. ( read original story ...)
India asks states to prioritize vaccinations in areas with surging COVID-19 cases
India's federal government on Saturday asked local authorities to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations in several districts of eight states including New Delhi that have seen a spike in coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Oil guzzler India says OPEC+ decision to hit economic recovery
India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, on Friday said the decision by major producers to extend output cuts as prices move higher could threaten the consumption led-recovery in ... ( read original story ...)