Covid-19: Eight more deaths, 3,445 new cases in Singapore

As of Oct 14, 84 per cent of the population has been fully vaccinated, and 85 per cent has received at least one dose SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore reported 3,445 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday, with eight more fatalities from complications due to the virus.…

Japanese PM announces outline of anti-covid-19 measures

TOKYO, Oct 16 (NNN-XINHUA) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced an outline of COVID-19 countermeasures at a panel meeting on Friday, and the government would come up with an overall set of measures early next month, local media reported. Kishida’s government said that it would seek to increase the utilization…

Pakistan strongly condemns attack at mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a mosque in Kandahar city, capital of Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province, which reportedly killed more than 30 and wounded dozens of others on Friday. “Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including despicable attacks on places…

Covid-19: Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter US starting on Nov 8

The United States will allow travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter by land or air starting Nov 8 WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Fully vaccinated foreign visitors will be allowed to enter the United States starting on Nov 8, the White House said. “The US’ new travel…

Iraqi president calls for calm amid dispute over election results

BAGHDAD, Oct 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Iraqi President Barham Salih called on objectors to Sunday’s early election results to calm down and resort to law to preserve the country’s stability. “We call on all parties to adopt a responsible national stance, keep calm, and avoid any escalation that might affect societal…

EU Commission recommends rapid action on high energy prices

Logo of the European Commission BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Commission presented what it termed a “toolbox” for member states to use to protect households and businesses against rapidly rising energy prices without infringing the bloc’s competition rules.The current price spike required a “rapid and coordinated response” and…

Turkey vows action in Syria’s north after attacks by Kurdish militia

Turkish forces have been active along the Syrian border ANKARA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey will do “whatever is necessary” to “cleanse terrorists” along its border with Syria following Kurdish militia attacks on Turkish security posts, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said. Attacks that Ankara blames on the US-backed Kurdish People’s…

Covid-19: Uganda president changes terms for school opening

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni KAMPALA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Museveni said schools and the country will be reopened only after seven million Ugandans are inoculated, 2.2 million higher than the original target.Up until Thursday when the President made the proclamations, government said the country and educational institutional would reopen…

Covid-19: UK, Nigeria agrees on need to increase FDI

The flags of Nigeria and UK ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant, and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, held a virtual meeting to discuss opportunities for a wider UK-Nigeria partnership.The Friday discussion was held at the sixth…

South Africa launches initiative to attract tourists

South Africa is the continent’s most impacted relative to COVID-19 caseload PRETORIA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has launched its Global Advocacy Program in hopes of attracting tourists from the country’s target markets.The program was initiated by the Department of Tourism, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and the Tourism…