News Archives for World - 2021-06-24

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Africa

Ten Kenyan troops killed in military helicopter crash

The Kenya Air Force Mi 171 E helicopter crashed at around 9 a.m. (0600 GMT) in the county of Kajiado, the military said.
Those who were injured were airlifted to the military hospital in Nairobi for treatment, the military said, adding that air accident investigators were at the scene of the crash.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 06:34pm

USA

US weekly jobless claims fall; first quarter GDP unrevised at 6.4pc

Imprecise seasonal factors around Memorial Day holiday weekend likely contributed to the uptick in initial claims, so the rise should prove temporary.
Four states, including Iowa and Alaska, either terminated all federal government-funded benefits or just the $300 supplement on June 12.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 05:44pm

Europe

EU imposes sanctions on key Belarus sectors

The new package looks to hit key sources of revenue for the authorities in Minsk by restricting trade in potash fertilizer, petroleum and tobacco products.
It limits access for Belarus to the EU's capital markets and bans providing insurance to government and public bodies.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 05:29pm

USA

US targets five Chinese companies over alleged forced labour in Xinjiang

The US Department of Labor separately added polysilicon produced with forced labor in China to its "List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor".

Updated 24 Jun, 2021 05:29pm

Europe

UK man tested positive for virus for 10 straight months

Ed Moran, a consultant in infectious diseases at the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust, said Smith "had active virus in his body" throughout.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 03:37pm

Europe

Putin is a 'supporter' of increased EU-Russia dialogue: Kremlin

Brussels has imposed waves of sanctions on Moscow, which has responded with its own counter-measures.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 03:19pm

Europe

Russia's daily virus cases, deaths hit January highs

Russia, with 131,463 deaths officially recorded, is the hardest hit country in Europe.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 02:55pm

World

Pfizer says COVID vaccine highly effective against Delta variant

First identified in India, Delta is becoming the globally dominant version of the coronavirus, according to WHO.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 02:51pm

Europe

EU must seek 'direct contact' with Putin: Merkel

Merkel said recent events had shown that it was not enough "if we react to the multitude of Russian provocations in an uncoordinated manner".

Published 24 Jun, 2021 01:23pm

World

Pandemic fallout to be felt 'for years': UN drug agency

"The new report shows that drug markets have swiftly resumed operations after the initial disruption at the onset of the pandemic" last year, a statement by agency said.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 01:12pm

South Asia

Where things stand for Afghanistan as Ghani visits Washington

Visit comes as Afghan Taliban make huge advances across the country

Published 24 Jun, 2021 11:57am

USA

Biden to meet with bipartisan senators to discuss infrastructure plan

The G-21 talks have focused on a $1.2 trillion, eight-year spending plan, with a mix of new and repurposed funding.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 09:57am

World

McAfee founder found dead by suicide in Spanish jail

McAfee has been in jail in Spain since he was arrested at Barcelona airport in October 2020, just as he was about to board a flight to Istanbul.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 08:19am

World

Canada's Trudeau survives vote of no confidence

The conservative opposition voted together against Trudeau, who was able to hang on thanks to the support of three other smaller blocs in the lower chamber.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 08:17am

World

Taliban takeover of Afganistan not inevitable: US experts

The Wall Street Journal reports that a new US intelligence report estimates that the Taliban could win control of the country's capital within six to 12 months of the pullout

Updated 24 Jun, 2021 02:02pm

World

Brazil sets daily record for Covid cases, as pandemic third wave breaks

During the same period 2,392 new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 507,109.

Published 24 Jun, 2021 08:10am

World

Egypt eyes surge in fintech investment after new laws

CAIRO: New legislation and regulatory changes in Egypt are set to unleash a surge in new fintech investments and...