News Archives for World - 2021-06-29

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World

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant in lab study

Data was reported from blood serum from eight participants obtained one week after they received the second dose of the vaccine in an early-stage trial.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 11:17pm

USA

US consumer confidence hits highest point since pandemic: survey

The US housing market has been on fire for months due to rock-bottom borrowing rates, but the short supply has caused prices to soar.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:20pm

South Asia

US commander warns Taliban to stop Afghan offensive or face air strikes

The remaining US troops are expected to be out by the September 11 deadline announced by Biden to end America's longest war.

Updated 29 Jun, 2021 09:24pm

USA

Biden to visit Florida condo collapse site on Thursday: White House

Biden said Sunday his administration would coordinate with local officials and was "ready to provide any support or assistance that is needed."

Published 29 Jun, 2021 08:32pm

World

Record Covid deaths in Russia as Australia locks down major cities

At least 3.9 million people have died from Covid-19 and the pattern of vaccinations globally is highly uneven.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 08:30pm

Europe

Covid cases rise again in Europe with Delta variant

Russian and UK officials blame the Delta strain first identified in India for the vast majority of new cases.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 08:30pm

Middle East

Jordan moves to 'modernise' political system: official

The kingdom has witnessed bouts of unrest in recent months, including scattered protests against a curfew and economic hardship triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated 29 Jun, 2021 08:29pm

South Asia

India approves Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

The vast nation of 1.3 billion people was hit by a massive spike in coronavirus cases in April and May that pushed the healthcare system to breaking point.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 07:17pm

Europe

Ireland delays lifting Covid curbs on indoor dining

No new date was given but Irish media reported a full opening was now expected on July 19.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 07:12pm

Middle East

Abu Dhabi to ban unvaccinated people from many public places

The city announced a colour-coded system on its health app which details testing and vaccination history earlier this month.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 07:11pm

Africa

Kenya secures $130mn from the World Bank for COVID vaccines

"This additional financing comes at a critical time when the Government of Kenya is making concerted efforts to contain the rising cases of COVID-19 infections," said Keith Hansen.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 06:35pm

South Asia

US sending Bangladesh 2.5m Covid vaccine doses: White House

Two million doses of the Pfizer vaccine are now being shipped to Peru and 1.5 million Moderna doses to Pakistan.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 06:21pm

South Asia

Aung San Suu Kyi urges Myanmar to stay 'united'

Suu Kyi asked the people to stay united and be consistent.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:52pm

Middle East

Inaugurating embassy in UAE, Israel tells region: ‘We're here to stay’

During his two-day visit, the first to the Gulf power by an Israeli cabinet minister since the countries established ties last year, Yair Lapid was also due to inaugurate a consulate in Dubai and sign a bilateral agreement on economic cooperation.

Updated 29 Jun, 2021 06:10pm

World

Countries vaccinating children against Covid-19 all over the world

Novavax could start trials on its shot for children by July, while China has already approved Sinovac's strong textjab for emergency use in children as young as three.
Denmark will administer vaccines for children aged 12-15, broadcaster TV 2 reported on June 17, citing sources.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:36pm

South Asia

Thailand loses 550,000 tourism jobs in Q2 after new virus wave

Thailand's most severe outbreak so far started in April and has badly hit domestic spending and travel in the absence of foreign visitors.
Hotel occupancy rates dropped to 10% in the second quarter from 20% in the first quarter, the survey showed.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:36pm

World

World passes three billion vaccine mark in race to contain Covid

In low-income nations, the figure is just one shot per 100 people.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:13pm

Middle East

Iran 'examining' whether to extend IAEA monitoring deal

The IAEA and Tehran have nevertheless negotiated a compromise that guarantees a certain degree of monitoring of Iran's nuclear programme.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:13pm

Europe

Greece recovers Picasso, Mondrian paintings stolen in 2012

Thieves broke into the gallery and snatched Picasso's 1939 painting "Woman's Head", donated by the Spanish artist in 1949, and Dutch painter Mondrian's "Mill" dated 1905.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:07pm

Middle East

Lebanon raises fuel prices in bid to ease shortages

The energy ministry said the average price of 20 litres of 95-octane gasoline was increased by 35% to 61,100 pounds.
Protesters blocked roads with burning garbage and tyres in Beirut on Monday. President Michel Aoun said the new prices should ease the crisis.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 04:58pm

Europe

Russia's Sputnik V shot around 90pc effective against Delta variant

The shot was previously found by the researchers to be almost 92% effective against the original strain of coronavirus.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 04:42pm

Europe

Russia reports record daily coronavirus deaths: tally

An official government tally reported 652 coronavirus fatalities over the past 24 hours, topping a record that was set in December last year.

Updated 29 Jun, 2021 04:20pm

World

G20 talks urge greater global cooperation post-Covid

The G20 must help "concretely and in detail so we move beyond speeches to urgent action on the ground," he said.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:38pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Tuesday

At least 181,357,670 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:37pm

Africa

S.Africa's Zuma gets 15-month jail term for contempt of court

Zuma was told to turn himself in within five days, failing which police will be ordered to arrest him and take him to jail.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:37pm

Asia

Twitter faces new headache in India after occupied Kashmir, Ladakh shown separate on map

Outcry on social media comes amid strained relations between Twitter and New Delhi

Published 29 Jun, 2021 12:47pm

Asia

Xi stresses loyalty as Chinese Communist Party prepares for 100th anniversary

The medal award ceremony took place in Beijing's Great Hall of the People with much fanfare

Published 29 Jun, 2021 12:16pm

World

US, Ireland, UK request UN Security Council meeting on Tigray: diplomats

The meeting could be held Friday, the same sources said. Since the war in Tigray began last November

Published 29 Jun, 2021 10:26am

Middle East

After Gaza war, lawyer builds Palestinian case files

For years, he has been building cases in the Israeli-blockaded enclave to be submitted to the International Criminal Court.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 10:10am

World

More record-smashing heat forecast as Canada, US northwest bake

The scorching heat has been blamed on a high-pressure ridge trapping warm air in the region.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:57am

World

UN Security Council confronts growing threat of cyber attacks

Tuesday's meeting, called by Estonia which heads the Council for the month of June and is a leader in the fight against hacking, is itself being held online, at a ministerial level

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:52am

World

Ten million Australians in virus lockdown

The three-day snap lockdown for Brisbane, starting on Tuesday evening, comes on top of similar orders imposed in Sydney, Perth and Darwin residents in recent days

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:48am

World

Haiti to hold delayed constitutional referendum in September

Local and municipal elections are postponed until January 2022, the authorities said

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:45am

Asia

India's holy Ganges river gives up its coronavirus dead

Families in India's north and east gave up the bodies of their loved ones to the river or buried them in shallow graves on its banks

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:40am

USA

Questions mount about how Florida building could have crumbled

Canada has also said at least four of its citizens may be "affected," without elaborating.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:36am

World

Singapore files 13 more charges in massive nickel trading fraud

SINGAPORE: Singapore prosecutors on Monday filed 13 additional charges against a local businessman in relation to a...