India delays Covid vaccine supplies to Covax
Delayed supplies to Covax could disrupt inoculation drives in many African nations that rely on it for vaccine supplies.
China pledges additional 2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal
Foreign ministers of the two countries also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, trade and commerce and border management, during their phone conversation.
Party leader debate in Japan sheds light on policy differences ahead of election
Up for discussion were the response to the coronavirus, economic measures during the pandemic, the distribution of wealth and more.
The ‘seven-year itch’ in Jokowi’s presidency
The popular belief may not apply in the case of the President's relationship with his people.
Volcano in southern Japan erupts with massive smoke column
The Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning level for Mount Aso to three on a scale of five, warning hikers and residents to avoid the mountain.
Floods, landslides claim 47 lives in India’s Uttarakhand
Many people still remain trapped under the rubble after mudslides caused by the incessant rain.
Vietnamese airlines to increase frequency of domestic flights
This follows a successful pilot operation to gradually restore air travel.
Global ‘Squid Game’ mania lifts Netflix quarter
After a sharp slowdown in the first half of 2021, Netflix added 4.38 million subscribers from July through September to reach 213.6 million worldwide.
Is Molnupiravir the magic medicine to treat Covid-19 infections?
An interim analysis shows it has highly significant benefits but clinical trails have not been completed as yet.
Umbrella union pushes ahead with nationwide rally
The labor group is demanding better treatment of irregular workers and more employment security.