Indonesia reports 1,331 new coronavirus cases, its biggest daily rise, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia reported 1,331 new coronavirus infections on Thursday (June 18), its biggest daily increase since the outbreak started locally, taking its total number of cases to 42,762. Health ministry official Ac
Thailand reports daily record of Covid-19 cases, including jail clusters, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Monday (May 17) reported a daily record of 9,635 new coronavirus cases, including 6,853 infections among prisoners from jail clusters, as the South-east Asian country struggles with a third wave
Britain's Queen Elizabeth invokes WWII spirit: We can defeat the coronavirus, World News,LONDON – Queen Elizabeth told the British people on Sunday (April 5) that they would overcome the coronavirus outbreak if they stayed resolute in the face of lockdown and self-isolation, invoking the spirit
Philippines' typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north, Asia News,MANILA – The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67, while many areas remained submerged in a northern region hit by the worst flooding in more than four decades,
Philippines reports highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases in almost 6 months, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday (March 12) reported 4,578 new coronavirus infections, the biggest daily increase in cases in nearly six months. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed
Riding illegally on Singapore expressways, more cyclists caught this year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Concerns over cyclists risking their lives on expressways are growing, given the number of those caught flouting the rule. According to statistics from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), 44 cyclist
Cancer patients, survivors face increased risk of heart disease deaths, Health News,Many cancer patients and survivors die from heart disease rather than from their tumours, especially if they have certain malignancies like breast and prostate cancer, a US study suggests. Researchers examined data o
China reports fewer Covid-19 cases overall but Shanghai numbers rise, China News,SHANGHAI – China reported 1,890 new Covid-19 infections on Oct 11, of which 417 were symptomatic and 1,473 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday (Oct 12). That is compared with 2,249 new ca
