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Philippines reports 987 new COVID-19 infections, lowest since July 14
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], November 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 987 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total number in the country to 388,137.
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Tokyo stocks advance in morning amid caution over US election
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 4 (ANI/Xinhua): Tokyo stocks advanced Wednesday morning, following Wall Street's gains overnight, but caution remained over the US presidential election as polling came to a close.
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Thousands of US National Guard troops activated to brace for possible elec
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], November 4 (ANI/Xinhua): More than 4,700 US National Guard troops in 18 states have been activated to assist in the ongoing elections, local media reported on Tuesday.
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Bulgaria's COVID-19 deaths hit daily record high
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Sofia [Bulgaria], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The Bulgarian Health Ministry on Tuesday morning reported a daily record high of 51 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 1,349.
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5.7 magnitude quake hits 267 km off Haveluloto, Tonga
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred 267 km off Haveluloto, Tonga, at 08:18:56 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Philippines reports 1,772 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,772 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection on Tuesday, bringing the total number in the country to 387,161.
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Former Thai leaders invited to join Reconciliation Committee to allay poli
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Thailand's former heads of government have been invited to join a proposed Reconciliation Committee to alleviate political tensions in the wake of anti-government street protests, Parliament President and House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Tuesda
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COVID-19: Hong Kong to extend social distancing measures for another week
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The social distancing restrictions that expire on Thursday will be extended for another week because the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has not seen a better turn, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said.
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Britain's famous illuminations to switch off during lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Blackpool Illuminations, a famous light spectacle in Britain, will be switched off during the national COVID-19 lockdown, official tourism agency VisitBlackpool announced Monday.
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Explosion hits military camp in N. Afghanistan, militants storm facility
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Kunduz [Afghanistan], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Casualties were feared after a car bomb explosion and ensuing gunfire occurred at an Afghan Border Forces' military camp in the country's northern Kunduz province on Tuesday, a local source confirmed.
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Mexico reports 3,763 more COVID-19 cases, 205 deaths
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Mexico City [Mexico], November 03 (ANI/Xinhua): Mexico reported 3,763 new cases of COVID-19 with 205 additional fatalities over the past 24 hours, the health ministry reported on Monday.
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UN, humanitarian partners aid typhoon-hit Philippines, Vietnam
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations, its partners, and the Philippine government are assessing damage from deadly typhoon Goni, which is now moving toward central Vietnam, UN humanitarians said on Monday.
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