Sydney: Sydney began to ease some COVID-19 restrictions from Friday, allowing the reopening of beaches, pubs and eateries, but authorities warned the infection rate could rise if people do not …
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New York: The US State Department’s top official for religious freedom is ambivalent about providing refuge for Sikhs under attack in Afghanistan and has said “we’ve been inquiring” about possible …
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Beijing: The number of active COVID-19 cases in China has fallen below 100 for the first time since January, the countrys National Health Commission said on Friday. According to the Commission, …
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Dhaka: Bangladesh has confirmed the first coronavirus case among the Rohingya refugees after managing to keeping the crowded camps in the south of the country free from the disease for weeks. …
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Jerusalem: The swearing in of the new Israeli new government has been postponed, hours before its inauguration, due to coalition hurdles. On Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party and …
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Washington: The number of global coronavirus cases has increased to over 4.4 million, while the death toll has surpassed 302,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. As of Friday morning, the …
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United Nations: US Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said mankind is “so unprepared” for COVID-19, while pointing out that there is not enough humility, unity or solidarity in the world. Guterres earlier on …
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Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that some national parks in the country will partially reopen at the beginning of June. Trudeau said at his press conference on Thursday that …
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Nairobi: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday predicted less number of COVID-19 infections in Africa and forecast a slower peak in most countries following growing success of anti-infection measures. Matshidiso …
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United Nations: Negotiations for reforming the Security Council has been postponed indefinitely dealing the decades-long unproductive process a further setback. Reem Abaza, the spokesperson for UNGA President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, said on …
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