Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel by September
SINGAPORE, July 26 — Singapore is looking to allow quarantine-free travel for those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from September, when 80 per cent...
Tokyo 2020 allows temporary removal of masks on podium
TOKYO, July 26 — Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has allowed athletes to have a physically distanced image on the podium without their masks on for...
Saudi Arabia reopens holy sites for umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday
RIYADH, July 25 — Saudi Arabia re-opened the Muslim holy sites for the Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the state-run Saudi...
Covid-19 cases at Tokyo Olympics rise to 133
TOKYO, July 25 — The number of Covid-19 cases at the Tokyo Olympics has risen to 133, organisers said on Sunday, reported Anadolu Agency, as...
Olympics-IOC to back Games schedule changes due to heat if needed
TOKYO, July 25 — Intense heat and humidity could force competition schedule changes at the Tokyo Olympics and the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday...
AstraZeneca scouring for more vaccine for Southeast Asia, including Thailand
BANGKOK, July 24 — AstraZeneca Plc is scouring across its “20+ supply chains in its worldwide manufacturing network” to find additional vaccines for Southeast Asia,...
17 new Covid-19 cases at Tokyo Olympics pushes total to 123
TOKYO, July 24 — A total of 123 people accredited for the Tokyo Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19, organisers said on Saturday. According to...
WHO says countries have responsibility to help scientists find Covid origin
GENEVA, July 24 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday countries have the responsibility to work together, in partnership with WHO, so scientists can...
New Zealand halts travel bubble with Australia over Delta variant
ANKARA, July 23 — New Zealand on Friday announced a temporary end to travel bubble with Australia over the spread of more severe Delta variant...
Japanese Emperor receives world leaders, US First Lady ahead of Olympics opening
TOKYO, July 23 — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has welcomed a number of world leaders and US First Lady Jill Biden at the Imperial Palace in...
Europe’s deadly floods: Malaysia’s Honorary Consulate in Liege, Belgium safe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia’s Honorary Consulate in Belgium situated in the city of Liege has not been affected by the deadly floods in...
Philippines to impose travel ban on Malaysia, Thailand to prevent Delta variant
MANILA, July 23 — The Philippines will ban inbound travellers from Malaysia and Thailand from July 25 to 31 to prevent the spread of the...