NEW DELHI: India on Monday (Apr 19) opened its COVID-19 vaccination drive to all adults from May 1, as the vast nation … [Read more...] about India opens up COVID-19 jabs to all adults as New Delhi goes into lockdown
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India’s Modi scorned over reckless rallies, religious gathering amid COVID-19 mayhem
NEW DELHI: Many Indians are pillorying Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his response to a scary surge in coronavirus cases, … [Read more...] about India’s Modi scorned over reckless rallies, religious gathering amid COVID-19 mayhem
North Korea’s COVID-19 lockdown shows signs of easing as China trade soars
BEIJING: China's exports to North Korea in March rose to a six-month high, with outbound shipments to its neighbour that … [Read more...] about North Korea’s COVID-19 lockdown shows signs of easing as China trade soars
UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to COVID-19 worries
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (Apr 19) cancelled a planned trip to India, scheduled to take place … [Read more...] about UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to COVID-19 worries
Week-long lockdown in New Delhi as COVID-19 cases soar
NEW DELHI: India's capital New Delhi will impose a week-long lockdown from Monday (Apr 19) night, officials said, as the … [Read more...] about Week-long lockdown in New Delhi as COVID-19 cases soar
Sale of Chinese painting shows art value rising in COVID-19 pandemic
HONG KONG: A Chinese painting from 1924 is expected to fetch at least US$45 million in an auction in Hong Kong, as … [Read more...] about Sale of Chinese painting shows art value rising in COVID-19 pandemic
Philippines lifts suspension on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for under 60s
MANILA: The Philippines will resume administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to people below 60 years of age, health … [Read more...] about Philippines lifts suspension on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for under 60s
Thailand’s COVID-19 infections ease after days of record highs
BANGKOK: Thailand reported 1,390 new coronavirus cases on Monday (Apr 19), slowing slightly after a run of record daily … [Read more...] about Thailand’s COVID-19 infections ease after days of record highs
Japan’s hard-hit regions may slide back to COVID-19 state of emergency
TOKYO: A recent surge in COVID-19 cases could see major parts of Japan slide back into states of emergency with authorities … [Read more...] about Japan’s hard-hit regions may slide back to COVID-19 state of emergency
India’s daily COVID-19 cases rise by record 273,810
BENGALURU: India reported a record rise of 273,810 new COVID-19 infections on Monday (Apr 19), taking its overall case load … [Read more...] about India’s daily COVID-19 cases rise by record 273,810
COVID-19 cases among vaccinated healthcare workers in Malaysia 10 times lower: Malaysian minister
KUALA TERENGGANU: The number of vaccinated healthcare workers in Malaysia testing positive for COVID-19 is 10 times lower … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases among vaccinated healthcare workers in Malaysia 10 times lower: Malaysian minister
Obama, Charles Barkley, Shaq encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccines
CLOSEBasketball Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal joined former president Barack Obama on an NBC special … [Read more...] about Obama, Charles Barkley, Shaq encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccines