Malaysia, Indonesia to open travel corridor

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to gradually resume travel between the two countries.
Laos' COVID-19 infections surpass 52,000 as cases keep rising
The number of COVID-19 infections has risen to 52,175 in Laos after 1,198 new confirmed cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to Lao Ministry of Health.
Cuba sees continued drop in COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 infections continued to decline in Cuba, with 403 new cases reported in the past day, for a total of 957,735 cases, the Ministry of Public Health said on Thursday.
Brazil sees 188 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil on Thursday registered 188 deaths from the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 610,224, the ministry of health said.
Japan approves Pfizer coronavirus booster shots
Japan's health ministry has approved the Pfizer vaccine for coronavirus booster shots.
6.1 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no casualties reported
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's eastern province of West Papua early Thursday, but no preliminary report on damages or casualties was issued, the meteorology agency said.
COVID-19 deaths surpass 610,000 in Brazil
Brazil on Wednesday registered 280 more deaths from COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, raising the national death toll to 610,036, said the Health Ministry.