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 television would air the event live. North Korea is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea with a … Read more
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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 COVID-19 testing for both crew and passengers. Genting Cruise Lines’ World Dream will start offering those cruises on Nov 6, while Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum … 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 at countering China’s growing assertiveness, a main issue they will discuss Tuesday with the top envoys from Australia and India. The first in-person talks among … 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 leader on Saturday night after the government banned large, centralized demonstrations as part of a new coronavirus lockdown. The protesters have been gathering outside Netanyahu’s … 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 and Civil Aviation is working to carry out instant antigen test for Covid-19 for foreign tourists upon their arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, The Himalayan … 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 increased risk of severe complications from Covid-19. CHICAGO: Results from an early safety study of Moderna Inc’s coronavirus vaccine candidate in older adults showed that … 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 October 20 citing dispute with the centre. Lufthansa, in a statement said that Indian government has unexpectedly rejected the Lufthansa’s flight schedule despite prior agreement … 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 sharp rise in coronavirus cases. Making the announcement in the House of Commons, Mr Hancock said: “Unfortunately the number of cases continues to rise sharply. … 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 soldiers and two civilians have been killed and more than 100 others wounded. Azerbaijan’s president, meanwhile, says his military has suffered losses, but gave no … Read more