News Archives for World - 2021-08-23

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Europe

G7 need to talk about extending evacuations deadline from Kabul, Germany says

G7 leaders will also discuss how to improve access for evacuees to Kabul airport, Maas told reporters in Berlin, adding Germany has been looking at options for keeping the airport running beyond Aug 31 for days.

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:46pm

World

Pentagon set to make Pfizer vaccine mandatory after FDA approval

The Pentagon said this month it would seek President Joe Biden's approval by mid-September to require 1.3 million military members to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:44pm

USA

16,000 evacuated from Kabul airport in past 24 hours: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: Around 16,000 people were evacuated over the past 24 hours from Afghanistan through the Kabul airport,...

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 09:34pm

USA

New York City mandates vaccines for teachers

NEW YORK: New York announced a vaccine mandate for all public school staff, including teachers and principals, ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 08:44pm

World

One Afghan killed, several hurt in exchange of gun fire at Kabul airport

The incident appeared to begin when an unknown hostile actor fired upon Afghan security forces involved in monitoring access to the gate

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:09pm

World

UK orders 35 million more Pfizer vaccine doses

LONDON: Britain on Monday announced it will take delivery of another 35 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus...

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:27pm

USA

US grants Pfizer Covid vaccine full approval

The Covid vaccine is the first to receive full approval

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:53pm

World

IMF's $650bn reserves distribution is 'shot in arm' for global economy: Georgieva

"The allocation is a significant shot in the arm for the world and, if used wisely, a unique opportunity to combat this unprecedented crisis"

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:31pm

World

US FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

While millions of people have already safely received COVID-19 vaccines, we recognize that for some, the FDA approval of a vaccine may now instill additional confidence to get vaccinated

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:20pm

World

Moscow-led bloc 'concerned' Taliban yet to form govt

MOSCOW: A Moscow-led security bloc said Monday it was concerned that the Taliban had not yet started forming a...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:16pm

World

Taliban name acting head of central bank as economic turmoil grows

Haji Mohammad Idris named as acting governor of the central bank to help bring order to a war-crippled economy

Published 23 Aug, 2021 05:25pm

World

Iran calls for restraint, 'inclusive' Afghanistan govt

TEHRAN: Iran's foreign ministry on Monday called on "all parties" in Afghanistan to refrain from using violence and...

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 05:53pm

World

Taliban warn of 'consequences' if US extends evacuation

If the US or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations -- the answer is no. Or there would be consequences, says Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen

Published 23 Aug, 2021 04:53pm

Europe

UK warns Covid travel test providers over pricing

It added that the companies would now also face regular spot checks to ensure prices are accurate and providers are legitimate

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 05:19pm

Middle East

UAE issues new guidelines for Hawala providers

Gulf state is a huge source of remittances for Pakistan

Published 23 Aug, 2021 04:48pm

South Asia

Indian capital opens first 'smog tower'

India has 14 of the world's 15 most polluted cities, according to WHO

Published 23 Aug, 2021 04:30pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

At least 211,759,090 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 23 Aug, 2021 04:10pm

World

Taliban say Afghan resistance force 'besieged', but seek talks

Taliban fighters 'are stationed near Panjshir', spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid tweeted, saying they had the area surrounded on three sides

Published 23 Aug, 2021 02:13pm

World

UK's Johnson to push Biden for Afghan deadline extension

Johnson will host a virtual meeting of leaders from the Group of Seven advanced economies on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan

Published 23 Aug, 2021 01:18pm

World

Iran is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, says Iranian official

We sell our oil and its products based on our own decisions and the needs of our friend

Published 23 Aug, 2021 01:11pm

World

Kabul evacuation flight arrives in Belgium

Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmes said Sunday that Belgium's Operation Red Kite has already brought 400 people from Kabul's airport

Published 23 Aug, 2021 12:50pm

World

Germany says firefight involving Western forces erupts at Kabul Airport

The airport has been a scene of chaos since the Taliban seized the Afghan capital on Aug. 15 as US and international forces try to evacuate citizens and vulnerable Afghans

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 12:24pm

Asia

Philippines approves emergency use of Russia's Sputnik Light vaccine

The government expects vaccine manufacturers to increase deliveries in September and October, Galvez said

Published 23 Aug, 2021 11:30am

Asia

China reports no new local COVID-19 cases for first time since July

Since then, more than 1,200 people in China have been confirmed to be infected, though not all of them were cases of the Delta variant

Published 23 Aug, 2021 11:11am

Asia

Singapore PM Lee says values US renewing ties with allies

Speaking during a joint news conference with US Vice President Kamala Harris, Lee said Singapore had offered support for evacuations from Afghanistan

Published 23 Aug, 2021 11:07am

USA

At least 21 dead in flooding in US state of Tennessee

Tennessee was hit Saturday by what meteorologists called historic storms and flooding, dumping 15 inches (38 centimeters) or more of rain

Published 23 Aug, 2021 10:50am

World

US seeks to boost Afghan airlift operations

The Taliban, infamous for an ultra-strict interpretation of Sharia law during their initial 1996-2001 rule of Afghanistan, have repeatedly vowed a softer version this time

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 10:38am

World

Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties, counter China's influence

Harris will meet Singapore's President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and later visit the Changi Naval Base and tour the USS Tulsa - a combat ship of the US Navy

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:59am

Asia

Japan to send military aircraft to repatriate citizens from Afghanistan

More military transport planes are expected to be sent to Afghanistan to repatriate not only Japanese citizens but also Afghans working at the Japanese embassy or with Japanese missions

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:27am

World

New Zealand lockdown to be extended until at least Friday

Auckland, which is the epicentre of the latest Delta variant outbreak, may be in lockdown for longer, the report said

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:07am

USA

AFL-CIO elects first woman president; first African-American for No 2 job

WASHINGTON: The AFL-CIO, the largest US labor organization, on Friday elected Liz Shuler, a longtime trade unionist,...