North Korea was expected to hold a large military parade on Saturday, possibly displaying new strategic weapons, but there was no immediate sign that state … Read more
International
Two cruise lines allowed to offer Singapore residents ‘cruises to nowhere’ from November
Two cruise lines will be allowed to offer Singapore residents “cruises to nowhere” from November, under a pilot scheme with enhanced safety protocols and mandatory … Read more
US, Australia, India, Japan to discuss China’s growing power
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, said they will lead a regional initiative called “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” aimed … Read more
Israelis persist in rallies against PM Netanyahu despite lockdown
Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in hundreds of locations across Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pressing ahead with their campaign against the Israeli … Read more
Nepal to dismiss 7days quarantine for visitor
Nepal government decides to dismiss the seven-days quarantine period for visitors from October 17 when the international flights will begin. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism … Read more
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, shows signs of working in older adults
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, offers a more complete picture of the vaccine’s safety in older adults, a group at … Read more
India does not give a ‘straight count’ on Covid-19 deaths: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that India does not give a “straight count” on the Covid-19 deaths. Trump shot back, “When you talk about … Read more
Lufthansa Cancels All Flights to India Till October 20 Citing Dispute Over Air Bubble Pact
Lufthansa, one of the Europe’s largest air carrier and Germany’s largest air carrier has announced to cancel all flights to India starting September 30 till … Read more
Stricter lockdown rules coming into force in parts of England
Tougher restrictions banning people from mixing with other households in any setting will be introduced in large parts of north-east England due to a continued … Read more
Fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan; 18 killed
Yerevan (Armenia): Fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces has erupted again over the disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the territory’s defence ministry said 16 … Read more