New Zealand has eradicated coronavirus Diplomat Editor Jun 8, 2020 New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus -- at least for now -- after health officials said the last…
Malaysia set to reopen nearly all economic activities Diplomat Editor Jun 7, 2020 Malaysia said it would reopen nearly all economic activity and allow interstate travel starting June 10, lifting coronavirus…
Japan aims to have coronavirus vaccines in use by June 2021 Diplomat Editor Jun 5, 2020 Japan aims to put coronavirus vaccines into use by June 2021, the health minister said, as the country strives to be fully ready…
Japan launches surprise fireworks to lift spirits amid pandemic Diplomat Editor Jun 1, 2020 Fireworks have lit up skies across Japan in surprise displays to lift spirits during the Covid-19 pandemic. The shows were held…
Nigerian Air Force researchers unveil new ventilator Diplomat Editor May 30, 2020 Nigeria’s Air Force Institute of Technology, based in Kaduna, has unveiled locally made ventilators that it hopes will be a game…
Millions brace as Cyclone Amphan makes landfall Diplomat Editor May 20, 2020 Ferocious wind and rain is lashing parts of eastern India and Bangladesh as Cyclone Amphan makes landfall. Millions of people…
Wuhan to test all residents in 10 days as new cases emerge Diplomat Editor May 15, 2020 Millions of people in Wuhan will be tested for the novel coronavirus within the coming days, after a new cluster of cases emerged…
State of emergency lifted in most of Japan Diplomat Editor May 15, 2020 Japan has lifted a state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus in 39 out of 47 prefectures, after a sharp fall in new…
Infants and mothers killed in attack on Kabul hospital Diplomat Editor May 12, 2020 Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has directed security forces to resume offensive operations against the Taliban, hours after…
Australia to lift restrictions in 3-step plan to reopen economy Diplomat Editor May 8, 2020 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a three-step plan to reopen the country's economy by July, as the…
New Zealand PM: No open borders for ‘a long time’ Diplomat Editor May 5, 2020 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country will not have open borders with the rest of the world for "a long time…
Coronavirus currently eliminated in New Zealand Diplomat Editor Apr 27, 2020 New Zealand says it has stopped community transmission of Covid-19, effectively eliminating the virus. With new cases in single…
China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50% Diplomat Editor Apr 17, 2020 The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated last year, has raised its official Covid-19 death toll by 50%, adding…
Japan declares nationwide state of emergency Diplomat Editor Apr 16, 2020 A nationwide state of emergency has been declared in Japan due to the country’s worsening coronavirus outbreak. The move allows…