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China confirms its 1st Covid-19 vaccine patent
August 17, 2020, 1:04 pm
ANKARA – China, ground zero of the novel coronavirus outbreak, confirmed its first Covid-19 vaccine patent Sunday, according to state-affiliated media. "#China has approved its first #COVID19 #vaccine patent, which has been developed by PLA infectious disease expert Chen Wei's team. Earlier, the… Read More
US Covid-19 cases surpass 5.4M: Johns Hopkins University
August 17, 2020, 10:56 am
NEW YORK – The total number of Covid-19 cases in the United States surpassed 5.4 million on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The US case count rose to 5,400,180, with the national death toll reaching 169,955 as of 6:27 p.m.… Read More
Israeli, UAE firms sign deal on coronavirus research
August 17, 2020, 10:53 am
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – In the wake of last week’s controversial normalization deal, a UAE firm and an Israeli company signed a pact to cooperate on research into Covid-19, United Arab Emirates state-run news agency WAM reported on Sunday. The deal between Emirati APEX National… Read More
'Standing together' only hope for Lebanon, say NGO volunteers
August 16, 2020, 5:53 pm
BEIRUT – After the devastating port explosion earlier this month, the non-government organizations (NGOs) have been working tirelessly to revive Beirut, with armies of volunteers flooding the blast-hit streets to do what is needed to heal the city’s people. On Aug. 4, the explosion of a… Read More
Death toll in blast-hit Beirut rises to 177
August 14, 2020, 9:11 am
BEIRUT – The death toll from last week’s massive explosion at Beirut port has risen to 177, Lebanese Health Minister Hassan Hamad said Thursday. Noting that 30 people were missing after the deadly blast in the capital, Hamad told a local TV channel that the number of fatalities could reach up… Read More
EU announces 3 new governance, urbanization projects with Asean
August 13, 2020, 9:18 pm
MANILA – European Union (EU) Ambassador to Asean Igor Driesmans has announced three new development cooperation projects with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) for a total amount of EUR13 million (USD15.4 million). According to press release issued on Thursday, the three… Read More
India sets daily record of 67K Covid-19 cases
August 13, 2020, 5:59 pm
NEW DELHI – With 66,999 additional infections of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours as of Thursday, as well as 942 deaths, India has reported a new record in daily cases, raising its overall total to 2.4 million. According to Health Ministry data, India surged past the UK… Read More
Biden, Harris come out swinging in first public remarks
August 13, 2020, 8:47 am
WASHINGTON – Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his recently announced running mate Kamala Harris came out swinging in their first public remarks Wednesday, vowing a tough battle for the White House in the months ahead. "America is crying out for leadership," Harris said… Read More
Over 6,400 more virus cases confirmed in Southeast Asia
August 12, 2020, 9:54 pm
JAKARTA – Health authorities in Southeast Asian countries on Wednesday confirmed the total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases reached 343,988 on Wednesday, as 6,465 new cases were reported across the region. According to latest figures, the death toll in the region rose to 8,543… Read More
Russia to start Covid-19 vaccine production in 2 weeks
August 12, 2020, 6:44 pm
MOSCOW – The initial batches of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine rolling off production lines as soon as two weeks from now will be earmarked for immunizing doctors before going to the general public, the country’s health minister said Wednesday. Vaccine production in Russia will be… Read More
Iraq eyes Russian vaccine as daily Covid-19 infections hit 3,396
August 12, 2020, 4:44 pm
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi health official said on Tuesday that Iraq wants to secure the Russian coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine after it is internationally approved, as the country's health ministry reported 3,396 new cases during the past 24 hours. The Iraqi health authorities are… Read More
UN calls for rapid formation of Lebanese gov’t
August 12, 2020, 1:47 pm
ANKARA – The UN special coordinator for Lebanon called on Lebanese authorities Tuesday to rapidly form a new government following the resignation of Prime Minister Hassan Diab and his cabinet. In a statement, Jan Kubis called for the formation of a new government that meets the aspirations of… Read More
In Harris, Biden finds VP with track record, history
August 12, 2020, 8:42 am
WASHINGTON – By choosing California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is choosing an individual with a proven track record of public service, as well as prominent clashes with the former vice president. Before becoming California's junior… Read More
Covid-19 cases surpass 20 million globally
August 11, 2020, 10:58 pm
ANKARA – More than 20 million cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have been confirmed worldwide, according to data compiled late Monday by US-based Johns Hopkins University. There are 20,001,019 confirmed Covid-19 cases globally. A total of 733,897 people have died after contracting… Read More
Russia registers world’s 1st coronavirus vaccine
August 11, 2020, 7:48 pm
MOSCOW – The first coronavirus vaccine in the world has been registered in Russia, the country’s President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday. The vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center, has an official registration with the Russian Health Ministry, Putin told a meeting… Read More
UN chief calls for support for Lebanon in aftermath of blast
August 11, 2020, 5:11 pm
UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for international support for Lebanon after last week's horrific explosion that destroyed the port of Beirut and part of the capital city. "I call for robust international support for all people in need in Lebanon,… Read More
Lebanese gov't resigns after deadly Beirut blast
August 11, 2020, 1:51 pm
BEIRUT – Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Monday announced the resignation of his government, after deadly explosions in capital Beirut that have triggered anti-government protests. Diab said the government has decided to resign to stand by Lebanese who are demanding for a real change.… Read More
Beirut blast: Death toll rises to 163
August 11, 2020, 9:52 am
BEIRUT – The death toll from the blast in Beirut has risen to 163 after five more bodies were recovered from the rubble, the Lebanese army said Monday. "Rescue teams of the Lebanese army, in collaboration with the civil defense units, firefighters, and Russian and French search teams managed to… Read More
US coronavirus cases surpass 5 million
August 10, 2020, 10:05 pm
NEW YORK – The total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the United States surpassed the 5 million mark on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. US Covid-19 case count rose to 5,000,603, with the national death… Read More
Bangladesh floods death toll hits 184
August 10, 2020, 1:35 pm
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Bangladesh on Sunday registered 10 more deaths in floods, taking the fatalities count to 184 as the South Asian country faces one of the worst floods in history. Over 33,000 people got infected with waterborne disease, according to the health emergency operation center under… Read More
