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China's Guangdong reports new local Covid case
China's Guangdong province reported one new locally-transmitted confirmed Covid-19 case, the National Health Commission said on Monday.
Vietnam receives China's Sinopharm vaccines
Vietnam has received a fresh batch of China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines as part of the country's efforts to fight the worst wave of the pandemic.
Bangkok to lift more restrictions
From Monday onwards, more Covid-19 restrictions will be further eased in Bangkok, according to Thai authorities.
North Korean group 'hacked' S Korean nuclear institute
Cybercriminals from North Korea allegedly hacked into South Korea's state-run nuclear research institute last month, the media reported.
Sri Lanka's Covid-infected lion recovering
An 11-year-old lion infected with Covid-19 at the Dehiwala Zoo in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo has been recovering, wildlife officials said.
US envoy hopes North Korea responds positively on offered talks
President Joe Biden's special envoy for North Korea said Monday he hopes to see a positive reaction from the North soon on US offers for talks after...
10 Taliban militants arrested in Afghanistan
Ten suspected Taliban militants have been arrested in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, a top official said.
Ethiopia votes in greatest electoral test yet for Abiy
Ethiopia was voting on Monday in the greatest electoral test yet for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as insecurity and logistical issues meant ballots...