Headlines- Although the United States is prepared to strike Iran "at any time," US President Donald Trump says he does not see the fresh fighting lasting "too long."
- Iran's attack on a Saudi tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that claimed two lives has been denounced by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Alex Kiprotich, a Kenyan newspaper editor, is abducted by armed men, and his employer suspects the government
- According to a new ruling, Tyler R., the man accused with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September of last year, may be executed if found guilty in the murder case.
- Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist of Hong Kong, pleaded a guilty to a charge of conspiring with foreign organizations on Wednesday.
- Over 1,000 people have died as a result of last week's massive flash flood at the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.
Tag: Coronavirus China
Funeral Homes Operating Around the Clock...
Funeral homes in Beijing are operating around the clock amid a surge of COVID-19 cases, with cremations now backed up for at least five days, funeral parlor staff told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Five Amid...
Authorities in Hong Kong on Monday arrested five government workers for faking a COVID-19 app, amid growing concerns that the app facilitates large-scale surveillance of the city’s seven million residents
Rohingya Refugees Get COVID-19 Vaccinations in...
COVID-19 vaccines are being given to Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, as part of a nationwide vaccination push to stop the deadly virus from spreading.Bangladeshi authorities are leading the Vaccination programme, with technical assistance from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the World Health Organization (WHO), and other humanitarian partners
Doctors’ Strike in Nigeria In the...
Nigerian doctors are on strike due to unpaid salaries and poor benefits. However, the walkout by about 40% of Nigeria’s medical workforce comes amid a new surge of coronavirus infections that is putting the country’s healthcare system under extreme strain
China’s State Broadcaster Takes Down Virus...
Some Chinese state media outlets have removed a report on the origins of the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic that cited a “Swiss biologist” after the Swiss embassy said there was no such person
Dueling Theories on COVID-19 Origins to...
This month, the US intelligence community is likely to give President Joe Biden a report evaluating the two primary ideas about COVID-19’s origins. The virus was unintentionally released from a lab, according to one theory, and it emerged from human interaction with an infected animal, according to the other
COVID-19: Loan Sharks of Malaysia
The global economic impact of the pandemic has resulted in business failures and job losses. A growing number of Malaysians are looking for fast cash to keep their families and business afloat
Demand for Oxygen Cylinders in Indonesia...
Hospitals In Indonesia Are Overburdened As The Delta Variety Spreads At An Unprecedented Rate. Many Residents Are Being Forced To Care For Sick Families Themselves As A Result Of The Situation
COVID-19:Tourists Rush to Popular Tourist Destinations...
Desire To Vacation Following Protracted Coronavirus Shutdowns — Are Flocking To India’s Renowned Vacation Spots
In Los Angeles, Delta Variant Spreads...
To Deal With The Increased Number Of COVID-19 Cases With The Delta Variant In California, Public Health Officials In Los Angeles County Have Advised Wearing Masks In Indoor Public Settings