By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — “The combination of meticulous medical treatment and remarkable affordability is a win for the Medical Referral Program,” HealthCare Fund Manager Jarela Ngiraked said as Palau marked India’s official entry as a new medical service destination for Palauan patients. Three Palauan patients referred to India for treatment under the […]
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The Latest: India climbs to 7th biggest outbreak in world
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — India climbs to 7th most cases in world. — Public transit resumes in Bangladesh, more students […]
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Virus, heat wave and locusts form perfect storm in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — As if the coronavirus wasn’t enough, India grappled with scorching temperatures and the worst locust invasion in decades as authorities prepared for the end of a monthslong lockdown despite recording thousands of new infections every day. This triple disaster drew biblical comparisons and forced officials to try to balance the competing […]
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Indian government donates $150k to aide with COVID-19 response in Palau
A total of $152,767.50 was presented to Minister Emais Roberts through a short handing over ceremony held at the Ministry of Health offices on April 29th. The procurement of this grant was made possible through the help of Permanent Mission of the Republic of Palau to the UN that submitted a request and the India-UN […]
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Indian police ban protests amid citizenship law outrage
NEW DELHI — Police detained more than 100 protesters in key Indian cities Thursday as they defied a ban on protests that authorities hope stop widespread demonstrations against a new citizenship law that opponents say threatens the secular nature of Indian democracy. Dozens of demonstrations were to take place around country as opposition grows to […]
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Trade in Asia-Pacific declines for the first time since 2009, highlights UN regional arm Region expected to bounce back in 2020 with positive trade growth
Bangkok (ESCAP news) – Asia-Pacific economies may see positive trade growth in 2020 but are still facing downside risks from the adverse impacts of the United States – China trade tensions, two new trade briefs by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) released today have revealed. Trade in […]