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'Act like you have COVID-19': PM Ardern says as New Zealand heads into lockdown
Published On: March 25, 2020 11:26 AM NPT By: Reuters
WELLINGTON, March 25: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told New Zealanders on Wednesday to behave as if they had the coronavirus and cut all physical contact outside their household when the country heads into a one-month lockdown at midnight.
Sudan's minister of defense dies of heart attack in south Sudan
Published On: March 25, 2020 10:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
CAIRO, March 25: Sudan’s minister of defense, Lt Gen Jamaleldin Omar, has died of a heart attack in South Sudan, where he was taking part in peace negotiations between the government and armed movements in Juba, a spokesman for the Sudanese army said early on Wednesday.
Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands
Published On: March 25, 2020 10:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
UNITED STATES, March 25: U.S. authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia’s Kuril Islands, but meteorological officials in Japan issued no alerts, although they said there might be slight tidal changes.
India shuts down for 21 days as coronavirus spreads across south Asia
Published On: March 24, 2020 09:31 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, March 24: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a 21-day lockdown of the world’s second most populous country on Tuesday, following China’s example to halt the spread of coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands across the world.
Taiwan says WHO ignored its coronavirus questions at start of outbreak
Published On: March 24, 2020 06:47 PM NPT By: Reuters
TAIPEI, March 24: Taiwan accused the World Heath Organization of ignoring its questions at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, part of what it has long described as a pattern that puts it at risk because of Chinese pressure to exclude it from international bodies.
US shames Afghan leaders’ obstinance as pandemic looms
Published On: March 24, 2020 03:39 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 24: Washington’s unprecedented threat to cut $1 billion in Afghanistan funding — a response to the refusal of rivals in Kabul to work together to advance peace — comes at a time when the impoverished nation risks being overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Malaysia reports 106 new coronavirus cases; total at 1,624
Published On: March 24, 2020 03:23 PM NPT By: Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24: Malaysia reported 106 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total to 1,624, with 15 deaths.
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases
Published On: March 24, 2020 03:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
JAKARTA, March 24: Indonesia on Tuesday confirmed 107 new coronavirus cases, the biggest daily increase to date in the Southeast Asian country, bringing the total number of cases to 686, Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto said on Tuesday.
Indian police clear out anti-government protest citing coronavirus
Published On: March 24, 2020 01:24 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, March 24: Police in India’s capital broke up the longest-running protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s citizenship law on Tuesday, citing a ban on public gatherings because of the coronavirus outbreak.
From top to bottom line: Everest closing means financial hit
Published On: March 24, 2020 01:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KATHMANDU, Nepal: Apa Sherpa knows firsthand all the risks of climbing Mount Everest. He’s been to the summit 21 times.
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