Covid-19: US could control pandemic by spring 2022 if more people get shots, says top scientist Fauci
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States could get COVID-19 under control by early next year if vaccinations ramp…
Covid-19: India approves further trials for first homegrown mRNA shot
BENGALURU (India), Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — India has approved further clinical trials for its first homegrown mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine developed…
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip from Singapore to Vietnam delayed over ‘anomalous health incident’ in Hanoi
US Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two at Singapore’s Paya Lebar Air Base, on her…
UN rights boss says she has credible reports of Taliban executions
GENEVA, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN human rights chief said that she had received credible reports of serious violations by…
US Pres Biden aims for Aug 31 Afghanistan pullout as risk of attacks rises
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers said all foreign evacuations from the country must be completed by…
Covid-19: Japan seeks to expand state of emergency to 21 prefectures in total
TOKYO, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan is looking to expand a state of emergency to eight more prefectures, taking the…
Somalia’s army repels attack by al-Shabaab militants on military base
Al Shabaab fighters usually attack bases run by government forces, but the army repel and pushed them back MOGADISHU, Aug…
Ukraine marks Independence Day vowing to reclaim annexed territory
KYIV, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ukraine held its first military parade in several years, celebrating the 30th anniversary of its…
Mozambique ‘tuna bond’ scandal: Ex-President Guebuza’s son on trial
One of the loans was for Mozambique’s tuna industry MAPUTO, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The son of Mozambique’s ex-president and…
Record number of migrants cross English Channel in a day
Nearly 12,500 migrants have arrived in the UK this year after making crossings in small boats LONDON, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES)…