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Ethiopia Agrees to Delay GERD Filling
- June 30, 2020
However, Andargachew explained that his country prefers negotiating on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Rady added that the meeting also agreed that a governmental committee of legal and technical experts from Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, AU member states and representatives of worldwide bodies monitoring the negotiations, would be formed to help finalize the final binding legal agreement regarding the GERD's filling and operating. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
However, Andargachew explained that his country prefers negotiating on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Rady added that the meeting also agreed that a governmental committee of legal and technical experts from Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, AU member states and representatives of worldwide bodies monitoring the negotiations, would be formed to help finalize the final binding legal agreement regarding the GERD's filling and operating. (more...)
Health secretary says "window is closing" to get coronavirus under control
- June 30, 2020
Thirty-six states are reporting a rise in beneficial coronavirus instances, and only two are reporting a decrease in circumstances compared to previous week. Azar said the administration is working with local authorities and states to understand why the virus is surging in certain areas. Azar said that in many southern states where the virus is spiking - including Florida and Texas - the majority of the cases are people under 35, and a large number of those will be asymptomatic. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Thirty-six states are reporting a rise in beneficial coronavirus instances, and only two are reporting a decrease in circumstances compared to previous week. Azar said the administration is working with local authorities and states to understand why the virus is surging in certain areas. Azar said that in many southern states where the virus is spiking - including Florida and Texas - the majority of the cases are people under 35, and a large number of those will be asymptomatic. (more...)
Global COVID-19 death toll cross 5 million
- June 30, 2020
The United States has suffered the highest death count (125,803), followed by Brazil (57,622) and the United Kingdom (43,634). Some parts of the world have managed to bring the virus under control . As The Washington Post noted Saturday, Texas , Florida, and Arizona have emerged as new epicenters , repeatedly breaking their own records for the number of observed single-day increases and experiencing increases in hospitalizations related to the virus. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
The United States has suffered the highest death count (125,803), followed by Brazil (57,622) and the United Kingdom (43,634). Some parts of the world have managed to bring the virus under control . As The Washington Post noted Saturday, Texas , Florida, and Arizona have emerged as new epicenters , repeatedly breaking their own records for the number of observed single-day increases and experiencing increases in hospitalizations related to the virus. (more...)
Gunmen attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3
- June 30, 2020
Besides the four security guards, a police officer and an investor were among those killed in the attack, the police said. Possibilities of them having made accommodation arrangements near the Merewether Clock Tower and carrying out that attack with the support of local residents are also being considered. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Besides the four security guards, a police officer and an investor were among those killed in the attack, the police said. Possibilities of them having made accommodation arrangements near the Merewether Clock Tower and carrying out that attack with the support of local residents are also being considered. (more...)
European Union allowing New Zealanders to travel to Europe from tomorrow
- June 30, 2020
It is said the countries however managed to create a list of the countries with a better epidemiological situation, the citizens of which will be able to enter Europe by the end of next week. Others listed are China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon and Mauritius. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
It is said the countries however managed to create a list of the countries with a better epidemiological situation, the citizens of which will be able to enter Europe by the end of next week. Others listed are China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon and Mauritius. (more...)
Vande Bharat Mission phase 4 begins on July 3, 2020
- June 30, 2020
The government started the mega mission to evacuate stranded Indians from overseas on May 6. As per fresh reports coming in, Air India has announced that there will be eighth evacuation flights that will be running between India and Australia under the Vande Bharat Mission. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
The government started the mega mission to evacuate stranded Indians from overseas on May 6. As per fresh reports coming in, Air India has announced that there will be eighth evacuation flights that will be running between India and Australia under the Vande Bharat Mission. (more...)
European Union releases list of 14 "safe" countries for travel
- June 30, 2020
In the USA, new cases are on a steep upward trajectory. 'We, however, could not expect much as COVID-19 situation in Bangladesh is not good compared to the European Union mark, ' said the official with reference to the World Health Organisation data. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
In the USA, new cases are on a steep upward trajectory. 'We, however, could not expect much as COVID-19 situation in Bangladesh is not good compared to the European Union mark, ' said the official with reference to the World Health Organisation data. (more...)
China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population
- June 30, 2020
Those who refuse are regularly detained-per explicit government directions-in the region's network of internment camps, believed to hold up to 1.8 million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. In a statement issued by the State Department later on Monday, Pompeo called Zenz's findings "disturbing", although "sadly consistent with decades of CCP practices that demonstrate an utter disregard for the sanctity of human life and basic human dignity". (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Those who refuse are regularly detained-per explicit government directions-in the region's network of internment camps, believed to hold up to 1.8 million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. In a statement issued by the State Department later on Monday, Pompeo called Zenz's findings "disturbing", although "sadly consistent with decades of CCP practices that demonstrate an utter disregard for the sanctity of human life and basic human dignity". (more...)
Polish presidential vote headed for runoff
- June 30, 2020
Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who is standing for the largest opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform (PO), came second with 30.3 percent, officials say. Duda, who made attacks on "LGBT ideology" a major part of his campaign , will carry a strong advantage from the first round into the run-off, and said on Sunday night he had received a higher percentage than he had done in the first round five years ago. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who is standing for the largest opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform (PO), came second with 30.3 percent, officials say. Duda, who made attacks on "LGBT ideology" a major part of his campaign , will carry a strong advantage from the first round into the run-off, and said on Sunday night he had received a higher percentage than he had done in the first round five years ago. (more...)
India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for human trials
- June 30, 2020
Announcing the development milestone for the first indigenous vaccine candidate Covaxin , Bharat Biotech chairman Dr Krishna Ella said, "The collaboration with ICMR and NIV was instrumental in the development of this vaccine". Of these 16 vaccine candidates, five are being researched in China, three in the USA, two in the United Kingdom, and one each in Australia, Germany, and Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Announcing the development milestone for the first indigenous vaccine candidate Covaxin , Bharat Biotech chairman Dr Krishna Ella said, "The collaboration with ICMR and NIV was instrumental in the development of this vaccine". Of these 16 vaccine candidates, five are being researched in China, three in the USA, two in the United Kingdom, and one each in Australia, Germany, and Russian Federation. (more...)
GOP lawmakers urge action after briefing on Russian-bounty allegations
- June 30, 2020
The classified briefing came from administration officials including John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence; Robert O'Brien, the White House National Security Adviser; and Mark Meadows, the White House Chief of Staff, according to Reps. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
The classified briefing came from administration officials including John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence; Robert O'Brien, the White House National Security Adviser; and Mark Meadows, the White House Chief of Staff, according to Reps. (more...)
Iran Asks Interpol to Help 'Arrest Trump' for Killing Soleimani
- June 30, 2020
Reportedly, Iran has also sought help from Interpol, asking the worldwide criminal police organization to issue a "red notice" for Trump and the others. According to AP, the US President is in no danger of an arrest as Interpol is unlikely to grant Iran's request. Interpol agreed, stating separately that its constitution forbade it to undertake "any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character" and that the request would not be considered when it reaches ... (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Reportedly, Iran has also sought help from Interpol, asking the worldwide criminal police organization to issue a "red notice" for Trump and the others. According to AP, the US President is in no danger of an arrest as Interpol is unlikely to grant Iran's request. Interpol agreed, stating separately that its constitution forbade it to undertake "any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character" and that the request would not be considered when it reaches ... (more...)
Several dead after gunmen attack stock exchange
- June 30, 2020
Guards fought back, killing all four attackers, the authorities say, but police officers and security personnel are feared to be among the casualties. "Straightaway, I can assure you that this terrorist incident cannot have taken place without [the assistance of an] external agency". Last year, the US State Department designated the BLA as a global terrorist group, making it a crime for anyone in the United States to assist the militants and freezing any US assets they may have. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Guards fought back, killing all four attackers, the authorities say, but police officers and security personnel are feared to be among the casualties. "Straightaway, I can assure you that this terrorist incident cannot have taken place without [the assistance of an] external agency". Last year, the US State Department designated the BLA as a global terrorist group, making it a crime for anyone in the United States to assist the militants and freezing any US assets they may have. (more...)
New swine flu found in pigs in China with 'human pandemic potential'
- June 30, 2020
Researchers found evidence of recent infections of the new virus in abattoir and swine industry workers in China. Researchers warned that close monitoring of these environments is essential for preparing for the next potential pandemic. The study said the G4 virus "has shown a sharp increase since 2016, and is the predominant genotype in circulation in pigs detected across at least 10 provinces". (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Researchers found evidence of recent infections of the new virus in abattoir and swine industry workers in China. Researchers warned that close monitoring of these environments is essential for preparing for the next potential pandemic. The study said the G4 virus "has shown a sharp increase since 2016, and is the predominant genotype in circulation in pigs detected across at least 10 provinces". (more...)
Trump's 'white power' retweet set off 'five-alarm fire' in White House
- June 30, 2020
Putin "just outplays" Trump during their one-on-one interactions, according to CNN's report . CNN's Carl Bernstein spoke to multiple sources over a four-month period, all of whom were anonymously cited in the story but who largely confirmed details that have been previously reported by other outlets and testified to in public hearings. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Putin "just outplays" Trump during their one-on-one interactions, according to CNN's report . CNN's Carl Bernstein spoke to multiple sources over a four-month period, all of whom were anonymously cited in the story but who largely confirmed details that have been previously reported by other outlets and testified to in public hearings. (more...)
Trump retweets video of couple wielding guns at protesters
- June 30, 2020
The couple's "Midwestern palazzo" home was featured in St. Louis Magazine in August 2018 after they completed a major renovation. Husband and wife, Mark and Patricia McCloskey who are both personal injury lawyers, could be seen aiming the guns at demonstrators who walked by their palatial property in the wealthy Forest Park neighborhood at around 6pm on Sunday. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
The couple's "Midwestern palazzo" home was featured in St. Louis Magazine in August 2018 after they completed a major renovation. Husband and wife, Mark and Patricia McCloskey who are both personal injury lawyers, could be seen aiming the guns at demonstrators who walked by their palatial property in the wealthy Forest Park neighborhood at around 6pm on Sunday. (more...)
Bharat Biotech’s Covid vaccine gets DCGI nod for clinical trials
- June 30, 2020
The collaboration with ICMR and NIV was instrumental. Chairman and Managing Director of the company Dr. Krishna Ella said: We are proud to announce COVAXIN, Indias first indigenous vaccine against COVID-19. Vaccine testing typically begins with animal and lab testing before going on to different stages of human testing. A vaccine candidate against COVID-19 (the SARS-CoV-2 virus), provided by Imperial College London. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
The collaboration with ICMR and NIV was instrumental. Chairman and Managing Director of the company Dr. Krishna Ella said: We are proud to announce COVAXIN, Indias first indigenous vaccine against COVID-19. Vaccine testing typically begins with animal and lab testing before going on to different stages of human testing. A vaccine candidate against COVID-19 (the SARS-CoV-2 virus), provided by Imperial College London. (more...)
Iran issues arrest warrant for US President Trump
- June 30, 2020
Iran has also asked Interpol, the French-based global police agency, for help in acquiring the politician. Iranian prosecutor Ali Alqaismehr made the remarks during a meeting today with high-ranking judicial officials, saying arrest warrants had been issued for 36 individuals including politicians and military officials from the United States and other governments. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Iran has also asked Interpol, the French-based global police agency, for help in acquiring the politician. Iranian prosecutor Ali Alqaismehr made the remarks during a meeting today with high-ranking judicial officials, saying arrest warrants had been issued for 36 individuals including politicians and military officials from the United States and other governments. (more...)
Saudis, US push for extension of Iran arms embargo
- June 30, 2020
Hook is now in the Middle East to discuss the embargo, and met with senior officials in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The United States last week formally asked the council to extend the embargo, which is set to be progressively eased beginning in October under the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Hook is now in the Middle East to discuss the embargo, and met with senior officials in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The United States last week formally asked the council to extend the embargo, which is set to be progressively eased beginning in October under the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. (more...)
Death rate shows Indias coronavirus response a success, says PM Modi
- June 30, 2020
Schools, colleges, cinema halls, gyms will remain shut to curb the spread of the virus. If you don't wear masks, follow social distancing & other precautions, you put yourself as well as others at risk. Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken for vaccination against novel coronavirus , as and when a vaccine is available. (more...)
- June 30, 2020
Schools, colleges, cinema halls, gyms will remain shut to curb the spread of the virus. If you don't wear masks, follow social distancing & other precautions, you put yourself as well as others at risk. Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken for vaccination against novel coronavirus , as and when a vaccine is available. (more...)
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