Sri Lanka looks for foreign investors to stabilise rupee
Sri Lanka is looking for investors that can bring in more than US$2 billion into the central bank, Xinhua news agency quoted Finance Minister Ali Sabry as saying on Friday.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Brunei's Prince Azim dies at age of 38
Brunei's Prince Haji 'Abdul' Azim died on Saturday at the age of 38, Xinhua News Agency (Xinhua) reported.
Sat Oct 24 2020
Kuwaiti Emir passes away
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah passed away on Tuesday, reported Xinhua news agency, according to Amiri Diwan.
Tue Sep 29 2020
Bangladesh records over 2,600 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths
Bangladesh's COVID-19 cases rose to over 255,000 on Saturday with about 2,600 new cases reported, and deaths from the virus increased to 3,365, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Sat Aug 08 2020
India's COVID-19 cases cross 2-million mark
India's COVID-19 tally crossed 2 million mark on Friday, reaching 2,027,074, reported Xinhua news agency, quoting the federal health ministry.
Fri Aug 07 2020
Indonesian President warns of possible 2nd wave of COVID-19 infections
Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned the people on Tuesday of a possible second wave of the COVID-19 transmission, reported Xinhua news agency.
Tue Jul 28 2020
4 suspected Abu Sayyaf terrorists killed in Philippine shootout with gov't forces
Philippine security forces killed four suspected Abu Sayyaf terrorists in a shootout inside a subdivision in the country's capital Manila early Friday, reported Xinhua news agency.
Fri Jun 26 2020
2 police officers seriously injured in New Zealand's West Auckland gun shooting incident
Two officers were shot and seriously injured in a shooting incident in New Zealand's West Auckland, reported Xinhua news agency, quoting the police on Friday.
Fri Jun 19 2020
Global COVID-19 cases top 8 million -- Johns Hopkins University
Xinhua news agency reported that a total of 435,619 people worldwide have died of the disease, the data showed.
Tue Jun 16 2020
Brazil sets new record for daily COVID-19 infections
Brazil registered 26,417 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day surge so far, raising the tally to 438,238, Xinhua news agency quoted authorities as saying Thursday.
Fri May 29 2020
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 300,000, caseload tops 4.4 millions - John Hopkins University
Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 300,000 on Thursday, reaching 300,074 as of 1.38 pm (1738 GMT), reported Xinhua news agency.
Fri May 15 2020
Reopened Wuhan sees 620,000 public transport passengers on first day
The number of public transport passengers in coronavirus-hit Wuhan exceeded 620,000 on Wednesday, the day when the city's 76-day lockdown was lifted, reported Xinhua news agency.
Thu Apr 09 2020
F1 Official: 2020 season could be behind closed doors
Formula 1 motorsport managing director Ross Brawn says the 2020 season could potentially be held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak, reported Xinhua news agency.
Thu Apr 09 2020
Coronavirus cases in Spain total 124,736, now more than in Italy
Spain's confirmed coronavirus case tally reached 124,736 on Saturday, more than Italy's total of 124,632, Xinhua news agency quoted latest figures from the two countries.
Sun Apr 05 2020
Over 20,000 test positive for COVID-19 in Italy, 368 new deaths
The coronavirus epidemic claimed 368 lives in locked down Italy on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported based on new data released by the Civil Protection Department.
Mon Mar 16 2020
Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports
Israel demands IDF "active enforcement" to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and rebuilding military infrastructure near the border.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Prabowo Subianto's cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including two re-appointments.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.
Mon Oct 21 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024