News Archives for World - 2021-06-21

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Europe

Turkey easing coronavirus restrictions further on July 1

From July 1, lockdowns that had been imposed on Sundays and curfews after 1900 GMT on weekdays would be lifted, Erdogan announced following a Cabinet meeting.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 11:58pm

USA

White House says delay in sharing coronavirus vaccines is due to logistical challenges

"What we have found to be the biggest challenge is not actually the supply, we have plenty of doses to share with the world, but this is a Herculean logistical challenge," Psaki said.

Updated 21 Jun, 2021 11:58pm

USA

No plans for Biden to meet new Iranian leaders: White House

Psaki told reporters negotiators had concluded a sixth round of talks about how Iran and the United States could both return to compliance with the 2015, nuclear pact, and the White House would looking forward to "seeing where that goes."

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:53pm

Middle East

UAE's Abu Dhabi offers Covid vaccines to tourists

Proof of a visa or an entry stamp is required at the time of inoculation.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 08:26pm

South Asia

India hits daily Covid vaccination record as free shots opened to all adults

Case numbers have since fallen sharply and the authorities have again relaxed many restrictions, sparking fears of another wave.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 08:24pm

South Asia

Flipkart tells Indian court it offers lower fee if sellers cut prices

I tell my sellers at a time like Diwali if you reduce your prices, I will give you a reduction in rent. What's wrong?".
India's foreign investment law for e-commerce says "entities providing (a) marketplace will not directly or indirectly influence the sale price of goods or services".

Published 21 Jun, 2021 07:05pm

Middle East

Gaza Pepsi factory shuts down, owners blame Israeli restrictions

We have completely ran out of raw materials, and unfortunately had to shut down the factory, sending home 250 workers, says Pepsi Gaza's official
Israeli officials did not immediately provide comment on the tightened restrictions

Published 21 Jun, 2021 07:03pm

World

EU slaps fresh sanctions on Myanmar junta

The US and Britain have also targeted key officials and enterprises in the country, but so far the junta has shrugged off Western pressure.

Updated 21 Jun, 2021 08:25pm

World

Russia and Myanmar agree to bolster ties

The officials "reaffirmed their desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation" between Russia and Myanmar.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 06:40pm

South Asia

Taliban, Afghan forces clash near key northern city

"The Taliban fighters are at the gates of the city and they are fighting Afghan forces," said a Kunduz provincial council member.

Updated 21 Jun, 2021 06:40pm

South Asia

Four Czech soldiers charged over Afghan man's death

Respekt cites a 2019 report by the US Army Criminal Investigation Command saying Khan had been brutally beaten up during the interrogation.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:59pm

World

Saudi envoy to Qatar takes up post as rift eases

Saudi Arabia and its allies severed all ties with Qatar in June 2017 over claims it was too close to Iran and backed radical Islamist groups, allegations Doha has always denied.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:59pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

At least 178,401,810 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 04:59pm

Africa

Zambia's first president Kaunda to be buried on July 7

Kaunda died Thursday at a military hospital where he had been admitted days earlier with pneumonia.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 04:28pm

Middle East

Israel-based i24News channel to open Dubai office

Two major Emirati telecom operators, Etisalat and DU, would carry content from i24News

Published 21 Jun, 2021 04:28pm

Middle East

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant shut down over 'technical fault'

The statement said the plant will be reconnected to the grid and the issue will be resolved "in a few days", but did not elaborate further.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 04:24pm

Middle East

Israel says top diplomat to visit UAE in first official trip

"Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will hold the first and historic official visit of an Israeli Foreign Minister to the UAE".

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:58pm

South Asia

Armenia PM wins majority in polls despite anger over war

The two countries fought a vicious six-week war last year which claimed some 6,500 lives.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:47pm

Middle East

Syria regime shelling on Idlib kills 9: monitor

In one incident in the village of Al-Bara, two women were killed by regime shelling, the Observatory said.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:44pm

South Asia

Indonesia hits 2 million virus cases as crisis deepens

On Monday, official figures showed that Indonesia had recorded a daily record high of 14,536 cases, taking the total to just over two million with nearly 55,000 deaths.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:44pm

Middle East

Iran set to stay on hardline course after Raisi win, Saudi commentators say

Riyadh and its allies are eyeing the talks between global powers and Iran to revive a 2015 nuclear pact

Published 21 Jun, 2021 01:35pm

Europe

UK health minister says looking at removing self-isolation for double-vaccinated

We're piloting that now to check that that will be effective

Published 21 Jun, 2021 01:29pm

World

NZ regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds

There are around 265,000 children in the 12-15 age bracket in New Zealand, she said.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 12:59pm

World

Australia rejects $36b wind, solar, hydrogen project

An AREH spokesperson had no immediate comment on the environment minister's decision.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 12:55pm

Middle East

Saudi-led coalition destroys drone fired by Yemen's Houthis, state TV

Saudi air defences had intercepted 17 armed drones the coalition said

Published 21 Jun, 2021 12:02pm

World

Brazil reports 44,178 new coronavirus cases, 1,025 deaths

Brazil has registered more than 17.9 million cases since the pandemic began

Published 21 Jun, 2021 12:01pm

World

Mexico posts 1,578 new COVID-19 cases, 36 more deaths

The government has said the real number of cases is likely significantly higher, and separate data published in March suggested the actual death toll is at least 60%

Updated 21 Jun, 2021 12:01pm

World

South Korea's SK bioscience to invest $132 million to boost vaccine production

SK bioscience said it plans to add some 99,130 square metres of additional production space in the area.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 11:06am

Europe

German conservatives appeal to voters with vow not to hike taxes

The conservatives, which are expected to approve their election programme on Monday, want to cap the corporate tax rate at about 25% from just under 30% now.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:41am

World

Australian PM promises more COVID-19 shots to states amid rollout delays

Victoria state on Monday reported one new locally acquired case linked to an existing cluster while Queensland.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:39am

Asia

Adviser to jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai says Apple Daily to shut within days

Simon told Reuters it had become impossible to conduct banking operations.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:28am

Asia

China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases vs 23 the day before

The number of new asymptomatic infections fell to 19 from 20 a day earlier. China does not classify them as confirmed cases.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:26am

Asia

US envoy offers to meet North Korea 'anywhere anytime'

Trade with China, its economic lifeline, has slowed to a trickle, while all international aid work faces tight restrictions.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:22am

Asia

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant shut down over 'technical fault': operator

Following a technical fault at Bushehr power plant, and after a one-day notice to the energy ministry.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:16am

USA

US Navy tests warship's metal with megablast

The US Geological Survey said the explosion, which occurred in the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida coast, registered as a 3.9 magnitude earthquake.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:59am

Europe

Sweden's government faces no confidence vote

Among the left the proposal has been seen as being at odds with the Swedish social model and a threat to tenants.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:54am

Europe

Spanish PM heads to Catalonia before pardon to separatists

Sanchez has sought in recent weeks to rally support for the pardons.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:50am

Africa

Ethiopians vote in poll overshadowed by Tigray

Observers have pointed out that logistical support usually comes from the military, which is largely tied up Tigray, leaving organisers short on manpower.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:44am

Africa

US star Angelina Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso

He pointed to the June 4-5 attack on the northeast village of Solhan where gunmen killed at least 132 people, according to the Burkinabe authorities.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:40am

Europe

German FM calls for economic sanctions on Belarus

Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since 1994, has so far shrugged off the pressure with backing from his key ally Russia.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:38am

Europe

Armenia PM's party leads snap parliamentary vote: early results

Official results based on ballots from 30 percent of precincts counted showed one other party garnering more than 5 percent of the vote.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 09:37am

Europe

Le Pen suffers disappointment in French regional polls

But at a national level, the projected vote share for the RN of around 19 percent is around nine points lower than in the last regional polls in 2015.

Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:36am

World

Meatpacking giant JBS pays $11m to ransomware hackers

WASHINGTON: JBS, one of the world’s biggest meat processors, has paid bitcoin worth $11 million in ransom to...