World Bank: Coup and Coronavirus Shrink Myanmar’s Economy by 18%
BANGKOK – Myanmar’s economy is forecast to shrink by 18% as it grapples with the coronavirus and the political turmoil unleashed by a coup, the World Bank said Monday. The contracting economy threatens millions with poverty, joblessness and hunger. A d…
Australian Police Warn of Mass Arrests if Anti-Lockdown Protesters Return to Sydney
SYDNEY – Police in Australia have warned that more anti-lockdown protests won’t be tolerated after thousands of people defied COVID-19 public health orders in Sydney Saturday. Health officials fear the illegal demonstration could become a super-spreade…
COVID-19 Infections Rise To 264,527 In Myanmar
The number of COVID-19 infections rose to 264,527 in Myanmar, after 5,657 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports yesterday.With 297 new deaths, the overall death toll was recorded at …
Zimbabwe Receives COVID-19 Vaccines from China Amid Fears of Third Wave
HARARE – Zimbabwe on Sunday received one million SINOVAC vaccines it bought from China as the African country battles to meet the demand for the COVID-19 jabs. Zimbabweans want to get vaccinated to beat a third wave facing the country. After the arri…
Only Tokyo Could Pull Off These Games? Not Everyone Agrees
TOKYO – Staging an Olympics during the worst pandemic in a century? There’s a widespread perception that it couldn’t happen in a better place than Japan.A vibrant, open democracy with deep pockets, the host nation is known for its diligent execution of…
Myanmar Reports 5,506 New COVID-19 Cases, 326 More Deaths
Myanmar reported 5,506 new COVID-19 cases, in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 258,870, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports yesterday.The death toll increased to 6,459, after 326 more deaths were reported, the release …
Some US States Scale Back Virus Reporting Just as Cases Surge
OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket, depriving the public of real-time information on outbreaks, cases, hospitalizations and deaths in thei…
Thousands Around Globe Protest COVID-19 Shots, Lockdowns
PARIS – Tens of thousands of people protested in Australia, France, Italy and Greece on Saturday, sparking clashes with police as they railed against COVID-19 measures and government sanctions against the unvaccinated aimed at prodding more people into…
Olympic Events Begin in Full Force
After a yearlong delay, the Olympics began Friday with a scaled-back but still celebratory opening ceremony. Themed “United by Emotion,” the event featured fireworks, musical performances and a cauldron-lighting ceremony executed by Japanese tennis pla…