Singapore reports 4,631 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore, October 30: Singapore reported 4,631 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 2,096,520.
G20 members committed to tackling global health challenges: Indonesian minister
Jakarta [Indonesia], October 30: Indonesian Health Minister Budi GunadiSadikin has said that the Group of 20 (G20) members reaffirmed a strong commitment to jointly tackle...
Myanmar reports 167 new COVID-19 cases
Yangon [Myanmar], October 30: Myanmar confirmed 167 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally to 631,534, according to the Ministry of Health on Saturday.
Chinese companies contribute to Indonesia's economic, social development: report
Jakarta [Indonesia], October 30: Chinese companies in Indonesia have contributed to Indonesia's economic and social development, the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia said in...
Yangon zoo's oldest Asian elephant Mo Mo celebrates 69th birthday
Yangon [Myanmar], October 30: Mo Mo, an Asian elephant who is the oldest at the Yangon Zoological Garden in Myanmar, celebrated her 69th birthday on...
Brunei's sultan congratulates local Chinese school's 100th anniversary of establishment
Bandar Seri Begawan [Brunei], October 30: Brunei's Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiah attended a ceremony celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Chung Hwa Middle School...
59 killed, 150 injured in S.Korea's Halloween party stampede: Yonhap
Seoul [South Korea], October 30: A total of 59 people were killed and 150 others injured in a stampede accident that occurred Saturday at a...
146 killed, 150 injured in stampede in Seoul
Seoul [South Korea], October 30: At least 146 people were killed and 150 others injured in a stampede accident that occurred Saturday night at Itaewon,...
S. Korea's new COVID-19 infections below 40,000 for 3rd day
Seoul (South Korea), October 29: South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 40,000 for the third straight day Saturday amid concerns of a possible resurgence.
U.S. condemns N. Korea's missile launches, urges Pyongyang to engage in dialogue
Washington (US), October 29: The United States on Friday condemned North Korea's latest missile launch, while calling on the recalcitrant state to engage in serious...
UN calls for extra funds for flood victims in Chad
United Nations, October 29: The United Nations on Friday called for extra funds to help Chadians affected by devastating floods.
Horn of Africa hit by drought, cholera: UN
United Nations, October 29: Amid the worst drought in 40 years, Horn of Africa countries have been hit by outbreaks of cholera and acute watery...
UN chief supports renewal of deal on Ukrainian and Russian food, fertilizers...
United Nations, October 29: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres supports the renewal and full implementation of the agreements to facilitating the export of food and fertilizers...
Shooting in U.S. Pittsburgh leaves at least 6 injured
Washington (US), October 29: At least six people were shot outside of a church in Pittsburgh of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon.
UN Mideast envoy worried about increased violence in West Bank
United Nation, October 29: UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland on Friday expressed grave concern over increased violence in the...
Nigerian president allays fears on security situation
Abuja (Nigeria), October 29: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday allayed the fears of citizens and warned against "unnecessary" panic over the current security situation...
Bombing attempt in Iran's Shiraz city foiled: governor
Tehran (Iran), October 29: The governor of Iran's Shiraz city announced on Friday that a bombing attempt in one of the busiest areas in the...
Malaysia reports 3,296 new COVID-19 infections, 1 new death
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), October 29: Malaysia recorded 3,296 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Friday, bringing the total tally to 4,893,733, according to the health...
Finland, Sweden pledge to join NATO together
Helsinki (Finland), October 29: Ways to further enhance cooperation between Finland and Sweden, especially on their path to membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...
EU pledges to aid Serbia amid energy crisis: EC president
Nis (Serbia), October 29: European Union (EU) pledged to allocate 165 million euros (165 million U.S. dollars) to aid Serbia amid the ongoing energy crisis,...
U.S. stocks rally as investors assess economic data
New York (US), October 29: Wall Street's major indexes jumped on Friday as investors parsed fresh economic data.
U.S. consumer sentiment increases in October amid inflation
Washington (US), October 29: U.S. consumer sentiment ticked upward somewhat in October, although inflation continued to strangle the incomes of many American households.
Canada's GDP increases 0.1 pct in September
Ottawa (Canada), October 29: Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.1 percent in September and 0.4 percent for the third quarter, Statistics Canada said...
Brazil's security forces ready to safeguard presidential runoff, says gov't
Brasilia (Brazil), October 29: Brazil's security forces are ready to safeguard Sunday's presidential runoff and guarantee the people's right to vote, Justice and Public Security...
Canada confirms 1,435 monkeypox cases
Ottawa (Canada), October 29: Canada has confirmed 1,435 cases of monkeypox, including 42 hospitalisations, the Public Health Agency of Canada said on Friday.
Ethiopia condemns "irresponsible" allegations of atrocities by western entities
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 29: The Ethiopian government on Friday warned some western entities over "irresponsible" allegations of atrocities.
WFP calls for urgent funding to support drought-affected people in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 29: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday appealed for urgent funding to avoid a major humanitarian crisis in...