Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass The 40 Million Milestone
Across the globe coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread … Read More
INDIA : Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to begin trial of intranasal Covid vaccine soon, Says Health minister Harsh Vardhan
Currently, there are no intranasal Covid-19 vaccine under clinical trial in India, clarified Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today. “However, Serum Institute of India has begun manufacturing Codagenix CDX-005 which is an intranasal, live-attenuated … Read More
Taiwan says diplomat sent to hospital after China spat in Fiji
A Taiwanese diplomat ended up in hospital in Fiji this month after two Chinese diplomats stormed into a reception trying to gather information on who was attending, Taiwan’s foreign ministry … Read More
Japan, Vietnam reach broad agreement on transfer of defence gear
Japan and Vietnam agreed on Monday to strengthen security and economic ties, including an agreement in principle for Japan to export military gear and technology to the Southeast Asian nation, … Read More
UK tells EU: Door is ajar so come to us with a few Brexit concessions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants the European Union to come forward with relatively small concessions on Brexit as the door is still ajar but unless the bloc budges there will be a no-trade … Read More
U.K. lockdowns: Wales and Manchester head towards tougher restrictions
About six million people in the United Kingdom face tougher COVID-19 lockdowns in coming days as Wales and Manchester, the country’s third largest city, mull additional restrictions as the novel … Read More
Italy unveils new COVID-19 restrictions as daily infections climb
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave mayors the power to shut public squares from 9 p.m. to halt gatherings as he unveiled a further package of measures on Sunday to … Read More
Top White House counterterrorism official traveled to Syria for secret talks to obtain release of two American hostages, report reveals
A White House official traveled to Damascus earlier this year for secret meetings with the Syrian government seeking the release of at least two U.S. citizens thought to be held … Read More
Trump and Biden urge supporters to vote early as this week’s final debate showdown awaits
President Donald Trump implored supporters in Nevada on Sunday to cast ballots early in a state he narrowly lost in 2016, while Democrat Joe Biden urged North Carolina residents to … Read More
Twitter raps Trump COVID-19 adviser as U.S. cases rise
Twitter on Sunday removed a “misleading” tweet downplaying the efficacy of masks posted by a top coronavirus adviser to President Donald Trump, while U.S. cases surged before the Nov. 3 … Read More