Malaysia politics: Key players hold special meetings despite calls for ceasefire
Political games continue in Malaysia, despite calls for a ceasefire. Key players met on Oct 29 to discuss their next…
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Singapore's evolution as a smart nation helped in its COVID-19 response: Vivian Balakrishnan
At the inaugural CNA Leadership Summit, Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained how the country’s evolution as a smart…
Thai police turn water cannon on protesters seeking to deliver letter to King
What happened before Thai police turned water cannon on protesters in Bangkok on Sunday? CNA’s Pichayada Promchertchoo filmed this from…
COVID-19: China bans arrivals from UK, Belgium, Philippines over virus resurgence
China has imposed fresh travel bans as COVID-19 cases soar around the world. Visa holders from Britain, Belgium and the…
Beijing condemns Washington's move to sanction 4 Hong Kong officials
Beijing has condemned Washington’s move to sanction four Hong Kong officials. The fresh restrictions target those involved in implementing Beijing’s…
'Bayanihan 2' cash aid released as DSWD aims to beat December deadline
More Filipinos will receive cash aid for the first time since the pandemic began. The Social Welfare Department has kicked…
In victory speech, Joe Biden pledges to unify, says work begins to bring COVID-19 under control
“I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify, who doesn’t see Red and Blue…
Mga bakwit sa Rodriguez, Rizal humihingi ng tulong
Humihingi ng tulong ang libo-libong evacuees sa Kasiglahan Village sa Rodriguez, Rizal. Wala na raw silang mauwian dahil nalubog na…
COVID-19: Singapore Armed Forces trialling use of antigen rapid tests for large-scale events
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is exploring options to detect COVID-19 quicker and for large groups. This is to facilitate…
Typhoon leaves trail of devastation in Luzon
Let’s find out more about the extent brought by typhoon Ulysses, we talked to NDRRMC Spokesperson Mark Timbal. source