News Archives for World - 2020-10-09

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Europe

UK new cases of COVID-19 fall to 13,864

A further 87 people died after testing positive for the virus within 28 days, the data showed.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 09:02pm

Europe

Italy tops 5,000 daily coronavirus cases for first time since March

The last time Italy saw more than 5,000 cases in a day was on was on March 29, with 5,217 infections reported in the middle of a nationwide lockdown. On that same day, some 756 people died.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 09:01pm

USA

Pelosi, Mnuchin to hold talks on COVID-19 relief package on Friday

Pelosi, in an interview on MSNBC, added that she hopes to Democrats and the administration can reach a deal soon.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:55pm

World

WHO welcome's Moderna move not to enforce COVID-19 vaccine patents

Moderna announced the move on Thursday, which would allow other drugmakers to develop shots using the company's technology.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:54pm

Europe

Coronavirus cases in Bulgaria hit new daily high record

A total of 1,063 people are hospitalised and 56 are in intensive care, data from the coronavirus information platform showed.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:22pm

Europe

Russia's new coronavirus cases surge to record high

Officials said 201 people had died in the last 24 hours, taking the official death toll to 22,257. Russia's record daily rise before Friday was 11,656 cases on May 11.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:54pm

South Asia

Philippines confirms 2,996 new coronavirus cases, 83 more deaths

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases in the Philippines have increased to 334,770, the highest toll in Southeast Asia, and fatalities to 6,152.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:52pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,094 new coronavirus infections, 97 new deaths

It also reported 97 new deaths from the virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 11,677.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:47pm

Europe

EU's Barnier to return to Brussels after meeting UK's Frost: EU official

The two negotiators' teams are in fraught talks to reach a deal on the future relationship between the EU and Britain ahead of a meeting of the leaders of the 27-nation bloc next week.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:33pm

World

World Food Programme awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for its efforts to combat global hunger

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:22pm

Europe

Russia expected to register second COVID-19 vaccine on Oct. 15 -developer

The vaccine has been developed by Siberia's Vector Institute, which completed early-stage human trials of the vaccine last month.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:53pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 36.5 million, death toll at 1,060,997

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:43pm

South Asia

China says will purchase COVAX vaccines for 1pc of population

China has at least four experimental vaccines in final stages of clinical trials, and is also in talks with the WHO to have its domestically made vaccines assessed for international use.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:40pm

Middle East

Aramco's $75 billion dividends will not balance Saudi Arabia's deficit

In the midst of a global pandemic, and intensely tumultuous oil prices, Saudi Arabia may not be able to rely on its annual dividends from Aramco (under 98 percent Saudi ownership) of almost $75 billion, unless crude oil prices stabilise in the coming months.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:39pm

Middle East

Oman to implement overnight curfew Oct. 11-24 to contain coronavirus

The Gulf state's beaches will also be closed until further notice, state media said, reporting a decision from the supreme council in charge of coronavirus policy.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:36pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 354 new coronavirus cases, 6 new deaths

The new cases raise the cumulative tally to 14,722 cases, according to the health ministry.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:35pm

Exchange

China prepares to launch futures exchange in Guangzhou

It's part of efforts to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, CSRC said. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:32pm

Europe

Poland's daily coronavirus cases hit record high for fourth day running

Wearing masks outside will be compulsory across the country, and a tightening of measures in schools is also expected to be announced.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:31pm

Europe

Swiss report record daily number of new coronavirus infections

New daily cases peaked at 1,456 on March 23 and had dwindled to as few as three on June 1.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:29pm

USA

Khalilzad hopeful for Afghan-Pakistan side agreement

The United States’ Special Representative to Afghanistan, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, voiced his hope that the Afghan government can reach a side-deal with Pakistan.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 10:16am

Europe

Prince William launches 'prestigious' environment prize

LONDON: Britain's Prince William on Thursday launched a "prestigious" environmental prize aimed at turning ...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 04:12am

World

Maersk to stop using Myanmar military ports: rights group

YANGON: Global shipping giant Maersk will stop using military-owned ports in Myanmar, a lobby group said Thursday...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 04:12am

World

US imposes sanctions on Iran's major banks

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran's banking sector,...