World / Asia

Vietnam's biggest city to keep virus curbs, flight resumption sought 13 Sep 2021 - 10:16 am

HANOI: Vietnam's coronavirus outbreak epicentre Ho Chi Minh City will extend its restrictions, state media reported on Monday, as the capital Hanoi and...

Bangladesh resumes in-person academic activities after 18 months 13 Sep 2021 - 12:18 am

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Nationwide in-person academic activities in schools and colleges in Bangladesh resumed on Sunday after nearly 18 months of impasse due...

Death toll rises to 17 in Philippines typhoon 13 Sep 2021 - 12:15 am

ANKARA - The death toll from Typhoon Conson that struck parts of the Philippines rose to 17 on Sunday, the disaster management authority...

Japan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters 12 Sep 2021 - 04:12 pm

Tokyo: Japan's defence ministry said on Sunday that a submarine believed to be from China was spotted in waters near its southern islands,...

New Zealand buys further 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines as cluster grows 12 Sep 2021 - 01:00 pm

CANBERRA: New Zealand has purchased 500,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine from Denmark, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Sunday, as the country...

Japan passes 50% vaccination rate, may ease limits in Nov. 12 Sep 2021 - 12:30 pm

TOKYO: Japan’s government says more than 50% of the population has been fully vaccinated. Japan’s vaccine rollouts began in mid-February, months behind many...

Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains 12 Sep 2021 - 12:20 pm

BEIJING: A city in southern China that is trying to contain a coronavirus outbreak told the public Sunday not to leave, suspended bus...

Strong typhoon cuts power, causes flooding in northern Philippines 12 Sep 2021 - 12:00 pm

Manila: Several communities remain flooded and without power after a strong typhoon battered the Philippines' northernmost islands, the authorities said on Sunday, displacing...

Australia buys additional 1 mln doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine 12 Sep 2021 - 11:18 am

Canberra: Australia has purchased an additional 1 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine from the European Union, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, as...

China pledges 3 million COVID vaccine shots to Vietnam 11 Sep 2021 - 06:07 pm

HANOI, Vietnam: China plans to donate 3 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine to Vietnam, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday as...

India, Australia call for global action in Afghanistan 11 Sep 2021 - 04:39 pm

NEW DELHI: Top ministers from India and Australia on Saturday called for international anti-terror efforts in Afghanistan, bolstering mutual security ties and blunting...

Flights between Islamabad and Kabul to resume Monday 11 Sep 2021 - 02:59 pm

Islamabad: Flights between Islamabad and Kabul will resume starting Monday, Pakistan International Airlines announced today. The company said that it obtained all the...

Typhoon weakens as heads towards Taiwan, not likely to hit land 11 Sep 2021 - 10:35 am

NANFANGAO, Taiwan: Taiwan downgraded typhoon Chanthu to a medium typhoon on Saturday, saying that while it would bring heavy rain and gusting winds...

Sri Lanka is running out of money for imports as delta rages 11 Sep 2021 - 10:25 am

Sri Lanka’s dwindling foreign exchange reserves risk spiraling into a crisis that could force the South Asian nation to tighten policy more aggressively...