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22 Feb 2021
ItalyUS: Coronavirus death toll approaches grim milestone of 500,000
The United States, which has been touching one grim milestone after another since the coronavirus outbreak in late 2019, is now close to logging 500,000 deaths.
21 Feb 2021
WorldPaleolithic unearthed in Anyi pushes Jiangxi's history forward 50,000 years
Li Chaorong, a researcher at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xu Changqing, from Jiangxi Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology; and Hu Xiangang, a cultural relic lover in Anyi county have been studying archaeology for 26 years.
20 Feb 2021
DubaiIs the missing Emirati princess alive? UN seeks proof
The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday that it has asked the United Arab Emirates for evidence that an Emirati princess held against her will for almost three years is still alive.
20 Feb 2021
IndiaAfter acknowledging casualties, China releases video of Galwan Valley clash
China has released a video showing its soldiers clashing with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh, in June last year, hours after it acknowledged casualties.
19 Feb 2021
Sri LankaSri Lanka to purchase ten million Covishield doses from India
Sri Lanka will purchase ten million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine from India, officials have said.
19 Feb 2021
Prince PhilipSecrecy surrounds Prince Philip's hospitalization; will remain under observation
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, remains in a London hospital where he was admitted as a precautionary measure for a few days of observation and rest.
19 Feb 2021
WorldMeet Samuel Onuha, the man behind fashion brand ICON. AMSTERDAM
Grit, dedication, and self-belief helped this young guy Samuel Onuha to create a successful career for himself in the vast online fashion industry.
19 Feb 2021
Pakistan NewsPakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications
Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications to prevent its unauthorized use by other countries.
19 Feb 2021
WorldWoman shot last week at Myanmar protest dies
A woman who was shot in the head by police during a protest last week against the military's takeover of power in Myanmar died Friday morning, her brother said.
19 Feb 2021
Joe BidenBiden to announce $4 billion commitment to COVID-19 vaccine-sharing campaign
US President Joe Biden will on Friday announce a massive $4 billion commitment to the global COVID-19 vaccine alliance with the goal of inoculating vulnerable populations and reach those without other options, the White House said.
19 Feb 2021
IndiaMonths after Galwan clash, China admits four officers, soldiers died
For the first time since it clashed with India in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh, China has officially admitted that it lost four officers and soldiers.
18 Feb 2021
EnglandUK study shows COVID-19 infections have fallen significantly in England
The interim findings of a new UK Government-backed study released on Thursday show that COVID-19 infections in England have "fallen significantly" since January, reflecting the impact of the strict lockdown measures.
18 Feb 2021
AmazonNew York Attorney-General sues Amazon over COVID-19 safety protocols
The Attorney-General of New York is suing Amazon over COVID-19 safety protocols, accusing the company of being more concerned with making money than protecting its workers from getting sick.
18 Feb 2021
WorldBhutan's top SC judge detained in conspiracy case
The Royal Bhutan Police has detained the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, a former top military officer, and an associate justice for allegedly plotting to replace the country's Chief Justice, the Army chief, and a law officer, according to media reports.
18 Feb 2021
MyanmarPossibility of bloodshed as Myanmar troops reportedly moving to cities
UN independent investigator on Myanmar said on Wednesday that hardened troops are being deployed from a number of border areas in northern Rakhine to some cities, raising the possibility of bloodshed and a tragic loss of life.
18 Feb 2021
PentagonIndia a critical partner, says Pentagon during Quad ministerial meeting
India is a critical partner, especially when one considers all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on the eve of the maiden Quad ministerial meeting under the Biden administration.
18 Feb 2021
Donald TrumpRush Limbaugh, the voice of American conservatism, dies at 70
Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a captivating brand of malice that made him one of the most powerful voices on the American right, influencing the rightward push of conservatism and the rise of Donald Trump, died on Wednesday.
18 Feb 2021
DNAWorld's oldest DNA sequenced from molar of million-year-old mammoth
Scientists have taken a significant step toward understanding mammoths by sequencing the world's oldest DNA. The DNA was sequenced from molars of three different mammoths.
18 Feb 2021
ItalyPope celebrates pandemic-aware Ash Wednesday at Vatican
Pope Francis presided over a pandemic-aware Ash Wednesday service, with reduced participation of the faithful and a revised rite to reduce the chance of infection as the virus and its variants continue to spread through Italy.
17 Feb 2021
PfizerPfizer-BioNTech to give EU another 200 million COVID-19 shots
Pfizer and BioNTech, on Wednesday, finalized an agreement to supply the European Union with another 200 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
17 Feb 2021
SingaporeSingapore: Indian-origin doctor known for establishing aviation medicine dies
Indian-origin doctor, Dr. Jarnail Singh, who became renowned as an expert on stopping communicable diseases spread via air travel and in establishing aviation medicine specialty, died on February 6 in Singapore, a media report said.
17 Feb 2021
DubaiMissing Dubai princess re-emerges in video; 'being held hostage'
The daughter of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (71) has re-emerged in a video claiming that she is being held hostage.
17 Feb 2021
VaccineChina arrests leader of multimillion dollar COVID-19 vaccine scam
China has arrested the leader of a multimillion dollar scam involved in the preparation and selling of fake COVID-19 vaccines, as Beijing began a crackdown on vaccine-related crimes across the country.
17 Feb 2021
WorldWildlife trade drives declines of over 60 percent species abundance
International wildlife trade is causing the declines of around 62 percent in the abundance of species on the planet, say scientists who call for more research on the impacts of this severe threat.
17 Feb 2021
New ZealandNew Zealand ponders extending lockdown as two new cases found
A coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand grew by two cases on Wednesday to five in total as lawmakers considered extending lockdown in Auckland.
17 Feb 2021
E-commerceEntrepreneur Luke Bielby found his niche in e-commerce
Luke Bielby is an entrepreneur and CEO of an e-commerce site, Ecom Unlocked. He started his professional career as a sales representative for a furniture company. Realizing that he was not reaching his full potential, Luke started down the marketing path.
16 Feb 2021
MyanmarMyanmar Police files new charge against Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar Police filed a new charge against leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said on Tuesday, which may allow her to be held indefinitely without trial.
16 Feb 2021
SingaporeIndian priest charged with breach of trust in Singapore
An Indian priest in Singapore, on Tuesday, was charged with committing a criminal breach of trust by pawning ceremonial jewelry worth more than two million Singapore dollars from the country's oldest Hindu temple.
16 Feb 2021
Indian DiasporaSeveral Indian-origin people occupy leadership positions in fifteen countries
More than 200 Indian-origin people occupy leadership positions in over 15 countries, with over 60 of them holding Cabinet positions, including the US and the UK, building a legacy for future generations, according to the 2021 Indiaspora Government Leaders List, which was released on Monday.
16 Feb 2021
World Trade Organization (WTO)Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman and first African to lead WTO
On Monday, Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, 66, was appointed to head the World Trade Organization, becoming the first woman and first African to take on the role amid disagreement over how the body decides cases involving billions in sales and thousands of jobs.
16 Feb 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO authorizes AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the UN agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries as part of a UN-backed program to tame the pandemic.
16 Feb 2021
AustraliaWoman says she was raped in Parliament, Australian PM apologizes
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologized to a former political adviser who said she was raped inside the Parliament building two years ago by an unnamed colleague.
15 Feb 2021
United KingdomTougher travel rules to contain spread of COVID-19 in UK
The United Kingdom's new travel rules to contain the spread of COVID-19 variants came into effect from Monday, involving compulsory hotel quarantines for anyone returning there from one of the 33 high-risk "red-list" countries.
15 Feb 2021
DubaiDubai Airport: Passenger traffic drops 70 percent amidst pandemic
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw passenger traffic being pushed down by 70 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, its CEO announced on Monday.
15 Feb 2021
White HouseWhite House wants Harris's niece to stop using her name
Meena Harris, the niece of United States Vice-President Kamala Harris, has sparked worries among White House officials. The reason? Many in the current US administration believe she could be leveraging her aunt's name to build her personal brand.
15 Feb 2021
United KingdomUK hits 15 million COVID-19 vaccinations milestone
The UK on Sunday achieved what Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed as a significant milestone as 15 million people received their first of two jabs of COVID-19 vaccine under the UK vaccination drive.
15 Feb 2021
Donald TrumpSupport grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump's acquittal
A day after former President Donald Trump won his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appeared to be growing for an independent September 11 style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the Capitol.
14 Feb 2021
Donald Trump'Political movement only just begun,' says Trump after impeachment acquittal
Former United States President Donald Trump on Saturday thanked Senate Republicans for his impeachment acquittal.
13 Feb 2021
ItalyMario Draghi sworn in as new Prime Minister of Italy
Mario Draghi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Italy on Saturday after forming a national unity government tasked to help the country tackle and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced crisis and economic slump.
13 Feb 2021
JapanPowerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Japan's northeastern coast rocks Fukushima, Miyagi
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of northeastern Japan late on Saturday, jolting Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, among other areas.
