Over 290,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia on morning May 18
MOSCOW, May 18, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Coronavirus infections in Russia cross 290,000 cases, officials…
Indonesia’s leader Jokowi urges ministries to expedite disbursement of social assistance
JAKARTA, May 18, 2020, ANTARA. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has appealed to related ministries to…
Former Malaysia’s PM saying he could not understand why the parliament was only allowed to convene for two hours
PUTRAJAYA, May 18, 2020, FMT. Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today insisted that his…
New lockdown rules start in India today: what’s allowed till May 31
NEW DELHI, May 18, 2020, India Today. The Centre has once again extended the nationwide…
Mass testing to ease fears in China’s Wuhan: Official
WUHAN, May 18, 2020, China Daily. Mass nucleic acid testing of all residents in Wuhan…
Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao studying mutual recognition of quarantine measures, virus testing
HONG KONG, May 18, 2020, Xinhua. Secretary for Food and Health of China’s Hong Kong…
Manila builds own swab testing facility for the coronavirus
MANILA, May 18, 2020, The Manila Times. The Manila City government has begun building its…
Travel restrictions in Laos lifted as more lockdown measures eased from May 18
VIENTIANE, May 18, 2020, Vientiane Times. The government has lifted travel restrictions to enable people…
135 million Indians may lose job due to coronavirus impact: Report
NEW DELHI, May 18, 2020, PTI. Following the COVID-19-induced economic disruptions, up to 135 million…
Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin allies agree to formalise Perikatan Nasional but no electoral pact in sight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s ruling parties announced Sunday (May 17)…
Covid-19 limits Malaysia’s parliament sitting on May 18
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17, 2020, Bernama. A total of 220 out of 222 Members of…
New York tourist is arrested in Hawaii after posting beach pictures on Instagram
HAWAII, May 17, 2020, CNN. A tourist from New York was arrested in Hawaii after…