Fields were inundated and water levels in rivers remained high on Friday (October 23), local media reported. At least 593,052 acres of farmland have been flooded, affecting over 245,000 people across ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia detects 1 new COVID-19 case, 287 in total
Cambodia confirmed one new imported case of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections in the kingdom to 287, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a press statement. The latest case ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal implements Clean Feed Policy, making foreign TV channels ad-free
Kathmandu [Nepal],4 (ANI): The clean-feed policy in television broadcasting systems in Nepal has been implemented starting Friday midnight, barring international advertisers from publishing ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Drops Controversial Case Against Journalist, Gifts Him An Apartment
Uzbek journalist Bobomurod Abdullaev has announced that a controversial criminal investigation against him has been dropped. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan reveals its COVID-19 data for October 24
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases for October 24 in Uzbekistan increased to 64,923, Trend reports with reference to the statistics of the Uzbek Ministry of Health. To date, 62,033 patients ... ( read original story ...)
Nine civilians killed in bomb attack on bus in Afghanistan
A roadside bomb tore through a passenger bus east of the Afghan capital, killing nine civilians. The blast took place about 10:30am (05:30 GMT) on Saturday when the bus was going from Kabul to the ... ( read original story ...)
Strictly’s Afghanistan veteran JJ Chalmers says he ‘should be in a box in the ground’
Strictly Come Dancing's Afghanistan veteran JJ Chalmers has spoken of surviving the devastating explosion which killed three people, saying he 'should be in a box in the ground' ... ( read original story ...)
Military Working Dogs Now Have Their Own ‘Walking Blood Bank’ in Iraq
U.S. troops have drawn blood from the military working dogs in Iraq, tested it and determined their blood type. That sets up a "walking blood bank" for dogs injured in the line of duty, such as Conan, ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in South Korea flu shot deaths fuels vaccine doubts
At least 13 South Koreans have died after receiving flu shots in recent days, according to official and local media reports, fuelling doubts about vaccine safety even as authorities rule out a link ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean authorities stick to flu vaccine plan after deaths rise to 48
The number of South Koreans who have died after getting flu shots has risen to 48, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday, adding that the vaccines would continue to ... ( read original story ...)