Nepal COVID-19 Update: 1197 new cases, 2934 recoveries and nine fatalities recorded on Monday

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Health Ministry, in its regular press briefing, shared the latest updates on coronavirus contagion from across the country, and government’s response to the health crisis. Till date, 1,613,911 tests through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)...

Malaysia lets undocumented migrants work but hardship fears persist

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia launched a plan on Monday that gives undocumented migrants stuck in the country a chance to work in certain industries, but labour rights groups said the initiative did not do enough...

Russia focuses on freeze-dried vaccine doses as transport fix

MOSCOW: Russia expects to produce primarily freeze-dried Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine doses by the spring, a top official said, eliminating the need for transport at ultra-low temperatures as part of an ambitious plan to...

Buttler hails ‘brilliant’ De Kock ahead of South Africa tour

LONDON: England’s Jos Buttler says South Africa captain Quinton de Kock is one of his “favourite players in the world” as two of the most attacking batsmen in the world prepare for a Twenty20...

Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19

LONDON: Moderna Inc said on Monday its experimental vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data from a late-stage clinical trial, becoming the second US company in a week to report...

Henderson injury in England game adds to Liverpool woes

LONDON: England midfielder Jordan Henderson was withdrawn at halftime against Belgium due to tightness in his leg, manager Gareth Southgate said, casting doubt on his availability for injury-hit Liverpool this weekend. Harry Winks replaced Henderson in the...

Mane scores as Senegal qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals

CAPE TOWN: Senegal became the first country to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals after a late goal from Sadio Mane secured a 1-0 victory away at Guinea Bissau on Sunday. Mane, who...

Biden urged to work with business, China to protect SE Asia rainforest

KUALA LUMPUR: US President-elect Joe Biden should ban imports and financing of commodities linked to deforestation in Asia-Pacific and engage with the region – including China – to reward nations tackling illegal forest clearing,...