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Rescuers hunt for survivors after cyclone wreaks havoc in Indonesia 06 Apr 2021 - 03:35 pm
An aerial picture shows damaged roads affected by flash floods after heavy rains in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia April 6, 2021, in this photo taken by Antara Foto/Aditya Pradana Putra/via Reuters.
India, Russia give no hint on S-400 delivery after Delhi talks 06 Apr 2021 - 02:00 pm
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China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over 2 months 05 Apr 2021 - 03:38 pm
People walk past an Adidas store in a shopping district following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China, April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor 05 Apr 2021 - 02:42 pm
People stand near roads damaged by floods after heavy rainfall in Dili, East Timor, April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca
Singapore to accept Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month 05 Apr 2021 - 01:57 pm
People look at a Singapore Airlines plane, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a viewing gallery of the Changi Airport in Singapore October 12, 2020. Reuters/Edgar Su/File Photo
Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand 05 Apr 2021 - 01:40 pm
Stickers are seen after people receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, and ahead of a July 1 ending of strict quarantine for overseas vis
Japan fears COVID-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave 05 Apr 2021 - 12:58 pm
Boys play next to a blooming cherry tree at a park in Tokyo, Japan, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Bangladesh ferry accident kills at least 26 05 Apr 2021 - 11:00 am
A rescue ship is seen at the site where several people died after a ferry collided with a cargo vessel and sank on Sunday in the Shitalakhsyaa River in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, April 5, 2021. Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Taiwan rescuers work to bring out last body from wrecked train 05 Apr 2021 - 10:51 am
A damaged train carriage is seen at the site of the deadly train derailment at a tunnel, north of Hualien, Taiwan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
India's daily virus cases soar past 100,000 for first time 05 Apr 2021 - 10:01 am
People shop at a crowded marketplace amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni
Young Pakistanis rush to purchase Russian vaccine as private sales open 04 Apr 2021 - 09:09 pm
Residents sit in a waiting area after getting a commercial dose of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, at a private hospital in Karachi, Pakistan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Pakistan premier warns of greater COVID-19 restrictions 04 Apr 2021 - 07:46 pm
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (not pictured) in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo
Transport minister to step down over Taiwan train crash 04 Apr 2021 - 07:20 pm
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Indonesia landslides, floods kill 41 people; dozens missing 04 Apr 2021 - 05:05 pm
A man wearing a helmet carries his goods through the water in an area affected by floods after heavy rains in Dili, East Timor, April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca
India's richest state says to impose new COVID-19 restrictions, weekend lockdown 04 Apr 2021 - 03:51 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a graffiti, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on a street in Mumbai, India, March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Easter eggs a symbol of defiance for Myanmar protesters 04 Apr 2021 - 01:41 pm
An Easter egg painted with a three-finger salute, as part of a campaign for an Easter egg protest against military rule, is seen in this picture posted on social media in Yangon, Myanmar April 3, 2021. Photo obtained by Reuters.
Philippines extends Manila’s lockdown on surging infections 04 Apr 2021 - 01:17 pm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his fourth State of the Nation address at the Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo/File Photo
22 Indian security members killed in Maoist attack - govt official 04 Apr 2021 - 12:25 pm
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