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Second member of Uganda’s Olympic staff assessments constructive for COVID-19 in Japan
TOKYO: A second COVID-19 case linked to the Ugandan Olympic staff has been detected after a coach examined constructive on arrival in Japan, a metropolis official advised AFP on Wednesday (Jun 23).The announcement comes as Olympic officers…
Thai authorities warn in opposition to deliberate pro-democracy protest, citing COVID-19
BANGKOK: Thai authorities warned demonstrators on Wednesday (Jun 23) in opposition to gathering to mark the anniversary of the Siamese Revolution, citing the dominion's hovering COVID-19 infections.Key pro-democracy teams have introduced…
Boeing faces rocky path to gaining approval for 737 MAX return in China
BEIJING: Commerce energy tensions, regulatory hurdles and makes an attempt by the West to counter Chinese language competitors are delaying a return of the 737 MAX in China, irritating Boeing Co as a possible rival demonstrates its rising…
North Korea says it isn’t contemplating any contact with US: State media
SEOUL: North Korea will not be contemplating any contact with america, Overseas Minister Ri Son Gwon mentioned on Wednesday (Jun 23)."We aren't contemplating even the opportunity of any contact with the US, not to mention having it, which…
Chilean scientists repurpose CO2 screens to cease COVID-19 unfold indoors
SANTIAGO: Chilean researchers have repurposed a carbon dioxide detector mannequin to warn of the danger of contracting COVID-19 in enclosed areas.The prototype measures air air pollution which, in a room with folks, would come with the…
Olympics: Parched Tokyo residents criticise reported alcohol gross sales plan
TOKYO: Olympic organisers plan to permit the sale of alcohol to Tokyo 2020 spectators, Kyodo Information reported on Tuesday (Jun 22), drawing criticism from residents of town who face curbs on bars to stop the unfold of COVID-19.Alcohol…
Thailand to slender hole for AstraZeneca COVID-19 pictures in bid to curb Delta variant
BANGKOK: A Thai medical committee has agreed to slender the hole between doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to eight weeks from 10-12 weeks beforehand in locations the place there was outbreaks of the Delta variant, an official…
China’s Tianjin metropolis seeks to appease traders over rising funding prices, sources say
BEIJING: The vice mayor of Tianjin instructed monetary establishments on Tuesday (Jun 22) he anticipated no extra state corporations to default within the northern Chinese language metropolis and promised to keep up a wholesome credit score…
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi again in junta courtroom on sedition costs
NAYPYIDAW: Deposed Myanmar chief Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in a junta courtroom once more Tuesday (Jun 22) on trial for sedition and for flouting COVID-19 restrictions throughout an election her ousted social gathering gained in a…
Malaysia’s Sunway to promote stake in healthcare unit to GIC: Sources
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian conglomerate Sunway has agreed to promote round a 15 per cent stake in its healthcare unit to Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC for RM700 million to RM800 million (US$168.three million to 192.three million), two…