UN Security Council adopts resolution to ease Afghan aid

 UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a US-proposed resolution to help humanitarian aid reach desperate Afghans, while seeking to keep funds out of Taliban hands.    The resolution — a first step by the UN after months of wrangling over how to avert a humanitarian…

Covid-19: US regulator authorizes Merck’s pill

  WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Merck’s Covid pill for high risk adults, a day after giving the green light to a similar pill by Pfizer.    “Today’s authorization provides an additional treatment option against the COVID-19 virus in the form of…

Covid-19: UN General Assembly president tests positive, self-isolating

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating.    “I have tested positive for COVID19 today. I am isolating at home with mild symptoms,” Shahid tweeted. “I was privileged to…

Weekly COVID-19-related mortality down 9pc worldwide: WHO

GENEVA, Dec 24 (NNN-TASS) — Over 4.1 mln people contracted the coronavirus infection worldwide over the past week, more than 44,000 died, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.    The number of new infections decreased by 2%, while the number of fatalities declined by 9% compared to the previous seven-day…

U.S. House Jan 6 Committee Seeks Interview With Trump’s Congressional Ally Jim Jordan

WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. House select committee, investigating the Jan 6 Capitol riot, yesterday, notified GOP Congressman, Jim Jordan, a staunch ally of former President Trump, of its intention to meet him, for an interview early next year. In a letter to Jordan, the panel claimed that…

UN General Assembly President Tests Positive For COVID-19

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, said yesterday that, he has tested positive for COVID-19, and is self-isolating. “I have tested positive for COVID-19 today. I am isolating at home with mild symptoms,” Shahid tweeted. “I was privileged…

Moscow Hopes For Serious Response To Its Security Proposals: Russian FM

MOSCOW, Dec 23 (NNN-TASS) – Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, said yesterday that, Moscow hopes that its proposals on security guarantees will be taken seriously by NATO and the United States. “We will do everything to make sure we are understood, considering the actions we are currently taking, to ensure…

Canada’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 1.9 Million

OTTAWA, Dec 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canada reported 9,597 new COVID-19 cases yesterday afternoon, bringing the cumulative total to 1,907,180 cases, with 30,082 deaths. Most provinces of Canada announced having reinstated stern restrictions, as a fifth wave of COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, fuelled by the Omicron variant. Quebec, a populous…

Canada’s Quebec Reports Record High Daily COVID-19 Cases

OTTAWA, Dec 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canada’s Quebec province reported 5,043 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, breaking its record of new COVID-19 infections again. It was the highest single-day total reported in the country since the pandemic began. Quebec Premier, Francois Legault, tweeted that, his government is considering tightening restrictions further, just…

Proof Of Vaccination To Be Required In Chicago In Restaurants, Gyms, Entertainment Venues

CHICAGO, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, said at a news conference yesterday that, the U.S. third largest city will require all restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues to check the vaccination status of patrons, aged five and older. The new rules will go into effect on Jan 3,…
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