Vietnam's health ministry on Friday reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and one death, bringing the total tally to 929 cases with 21 fatalities. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam says looking to buy Russia virus vaccine
Vietnam's health ministry is looking to buy a bulk order of Russia's coronavirus vaccine, state media said on Friday, despite global scepticism over its effectiveness and safety. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam health ministry to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine -state media
Vietnam's health ministry has registered to buy a Russian COVID-19 vaccine, state television reported on Friday, as the Southeast Asian country fights a new outbreak of the coronavirus following ... ( read original story ...)
Top militant linked to beheading of 2 Canadians surrenders in Philippines
A leading militant suspect who has been linked to beheadings of hostages, including two Canadians and a Malaysian, in the southern Philippines has surrendered after being wounded in battle, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines bans chicken imports from Brazil amid reports of COVID-19 contamination
The Philippine government on Friday imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry meat from Brazil, following reports of COVID-19 contamination detected in a sample of frozen chicken wings. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor had to tell his people World War II was lost. He did so on a scratchy recording.
The emperor spoke on a scratchy recording, and ended World War II. An era of global devastation ended with announcement of Japan’s surrender. ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: second Test, day two – live!
Over-by-over report: Pakistan resume on 126-5 after a rain-affected first day in Southampton. Get the latest from our team of writers ... ( read original story ...)
Mohammad Hafeez back with Pakistan squad after negative Covid-19 test
Pakistan's worries that there may have been a breach of the bubble they are supposed to maintain on tour appear to be over, with Mohammad Hafeez back with the squad, having returned a negative test ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia president urges economic ‘reboot’, boost to health care
Indonesia must use the coronavirus pandemic to reboot Southeast Asia's biggest economy, President Joko Widodo said on Friday, as he proposed a $187 billion 2021 budget that includes spending more on ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese firms hit by new import hurdles in India – sources
Chinese firms like Xiaomi are facing delays getting approvals from India's quality control agency for their goods, five industry sources told Reuters, as the business environment deteriorates after a ... ( read original story ...)