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Top doctors say not so fast to Biden's boosters-for-all plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just one month ago, President Joe Biden and his health advisers announced big plans to soon deliver a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine to all Americans. But after campaigning for the White House on a pledge to “follow the science,”
India breaks its vaccination record in ‘birthday gift’ to Modi
NEW DELHI,: India gave a record 22.6 million vaccinations on Friday, three times the average daily total during the past month, as some states organised special inoculation drives on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The health minister called the
France-Australia relationship at low point after AUKUS announcement
Australia's relationship with France has reached a low point as France withdraws
France’s Notre Dame cathedral secured at last. Next: rebuild
France’s Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it, more than two years after the shocking fire that tore through its roof, knocked ...
Advocates fear US weighing climate vs. human rights on China
U.S. envoy John Kerry’s diplomatic quest to stave off the worst scenarios of global warming is meeting resistance from China, the world's biggest climate polluter, which is adamant that the ...
Satellite photos indicate North Korea expanding uranium enrichment
Satellite photos revealed this week that North Korea is expanding its uranium enrichment plant, a move that experts say indicates that the country aims to increase the production of bomb materials, according to The Associated Press. Jeffrey Lewis and two other
Heavy Police Crackdown in Australian Cities Amid ‘Freedom Rally’ COVID-19 Protests
Australians across major cities on Saturday sought to voice their dissent against draconian government COVID-19 measures, with thousands of
Taliban ban girls from secondary education in Afghanistan
The Taliban have effectively banned girls from secondary education after they announced schools would be opening to boys only. ...
Pele ‘still recovering very well’ following surgery after ‘little step back’
Pele has revealed he is very well despite “a little step back” this week in his recovery after surgery to remove a tumour from his colon earlier this month. ...
Covid in Senegal: Vaccine Demand Grows but Supply Is Short
As rumors and misinformation about coronavirus vaccines gradually subside and the West African country emerges from a third wave, Senegalese are less reluctant to take a shot. ...
Jeff Probst Is the Ultimate ‘Survivor’
Despite many changes to the reality show over the last 21 years, he has been a constant. ...
Xinhua Commentary: America's legacy of perfidy and ego
by Xinhua writer Guo Yage BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- America's oldest ally France has decided to recall its ambassadors to the United States and Australia after Canberra scrapped a deal to acquire French-designed submarines and turned instead to U.S.
Indian troops kill 2 militants in Assam state
NEW DELHI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Two militants were killed on Saturday in a fierce gunfight with government forces in India's northeastern state of Assam, police
China crashes out of Asian Men's Volleyball Championship semis
CHIBA, Japan, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Iran saw off China 3-1 in the semifinals of the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship here on Saturday. In a
Intermountain Healthcare helps Ironman athletes reach new heights in the ‘land of endurance’
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The Ironman 70.3 World Championship on Saturday will bring together thousands of top professional and age-group competitors to test their mettle on one of the toughest and most exhilarating triathlon courses anywhere. Starting line of the
It’s not fair to expect Afghanistan to become ‘Scandinavian country’ in 17 days: Pakistan Interior Minister
If someone wants Afghanistan to turn into a Scandinavian country, then they are at fault, as Kabul progresses at its own pace, he was quoted as saying by The News International. ...
Morocco: Woman sexually assaulted in public
Dubai: A young Moroccan woman was sexually assaulted in Tangiers in broad daylight by a passer-by and filmed by another, local media reported. The woman was walking the streets of Tangiers when she was followed by two young men, with one filming the scene
Four Saudis arrested for trying to set man on fire
Dubai: Four Saudis were arrested for pouring a flammable material on a person in order to set him on fire and filming the
Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Recent satellite images show North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, a sign that it’s intent on boosting the production of bomb materials, experts say. The assessment comes after
Hargassner signs on as main sponsor of Luge World Cup
Austrian heating manufacturer Hargassner has become a main sponsor of the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup. The company joins the FIL's portfolio of partners of its flagship World Cup series after signing a deal with the
'Person of interest' in US van mystery missing for days, says family
The family of a Florida man declared a "person of interest" in the disappearance of his girlfriend have said he has been missing for days, deepening a mystery case gripping the United States. Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito quit her job and packed
Uzbekistan reveals number of vaccinated citizens as of September 18
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 18 By Fakhri Vakilov - Trend: More than 3.5 million Uzbeks have already completed a full course of vaccination against COVID-19, Trend reports citing the Ministry of Health of... ...
Somalia: Presidential candidates slam president to suspend prime minister’s powers
(MENAFN)Presidential candidates slammed a move by the president ahead of elections in Somalia, to potpone the prime minister–s powers, further raising a political crisis in the country. The move by Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed to cut off the prime... ...
Russian Navy's Caspian Fleet arrive in Baku port
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept.18 Trend: The Astrakhan and Anatoly Guzhvin ships of the Russian Navy's Caspian Fleet arrived in Baku on Sept.18 with an unofficial friendly visit, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry told Trend... ...
Weekly review of Azerbaijani precious metals market
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept.18 By Zeyni Jafarov - Trend: An ounce of gold in Azerbaijan decreased by 54.53 manat (1.8 percent) this week. The average price of one ounce of gold amounted to 3,038.562 manat,... ...
Aukus: France’s ambassador recall is ‘tip of the iceberg’, say analysts
Aukus pact announcement ‘puts a big rift in Nato alliance’ for France, says former UK ambassador France’s historic decision to recall its ambassadors to the US and Australia is far more than a diplomatic spat, analysts have warned. The move, in protest at
Doctors treating unvaccinated Covid patients are succumbing to compassion fatigue
Exhausted healthcare workers admit they feel demoralized as the fourth surge spreads across the US Last February, Dr Bryce Meck, 30, would lock herself in the bathroom to cry for five minutes when her patients, whom she had watched over for weeks in the
We found out from the press, says French ambassador on scrapped submarine contract – video
Jean-Pierre Thebault, the French ambassador to Australia, said France was kept in the dark over the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract in favour of a US deal. France recalled its ambassadors to Australia and the US on Friday in an unprecedented show
Notre Dame restoration ready to start as safety work completed
Restoration to start at the cathedral in the centre of Paris two years after a fire destroyed the attic and spire Work to shore up NotreDame in Paris has been finished, allowing restoration to start at the cathedral two years after a fire destroyed the attic
Taliban officials killed in blast in Afghanistan's Jalalabad: Reports
In a sign of continuing instability and lack of security
Businessinsider.co.za | FDA's expert panel backs Covid-19 booster shots for adults 65+ and those at ...
A panel of experts recommended booster shots, but only for older adults and others who are at the greatest risk from the pandemic. ...
At least two dead in blasts 'targeting Taliban vehicles' in Afghanistan's Jalalabad
At least two people were killed and 19 more were wounded in separate explosions in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Saturday, according to a health official and local media. ...
4 mln doses of Sinopharm vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan authorities on Saturday received 4 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines shipped from China as a mass scale vaccination program against the COVID-19 is presently underway in the country.
Indonesia reports 3,385 new COVID-19 cases, 185 more deaths
JAKARTA, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 3,385 within one day
Fiji reports 161 new COVID-19 cases
SUVA, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Fiji reported 161 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths on Saturday. Permanent Secretary of
Gun-toting Taliban mingle with families and kids at Kabul Zoo
KABUL: Taliban soldiers cradling AK-47s and M16 assault rifles mingle among families at Kabul Zoo, a novelty experience for many of the young fighters from rural Afghanistan. As visitors set up picnic spots in the shaded grounds, enjoying ice creams and salted
Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie is now also missing
The fiance of missing van life blogger Gabby Petito has also disappeared, his attorney said. Brian Laundrie, who had been named
Communists, observers report violations in Duma election
The head of Russia’s second-largest political party is alleging widespread violations in the election for a new national parliament, in which his party is widely expected to gain seats. Communist Party head Gennady Zyuganov said on Saturday — the second of
Egypt: Father, 3 sons die in pickle tank
Cairo: The owner of a pickle plant and his three sons died while cleaning a processing tank inside the facility in a
Pakistan, China conclude 4-nation UN Peacekeeping exercise
Islamabad: Pakistan’s armed forces concluded the multinational peacekeeping exercise with the militaries of China, Mongolia and Thailand. The 10-day long drills featured around 1,000 troops from the four countries. The exercise that concluded on September 15
Pakistan started negotiations with Taliban to form ‘inclusive’ govt in Afghanistan: Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday informed that his government has started negotiations with the Taliban to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan. Khan's remarks came following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting held in
Abu Dhabi lifts Covid testing requirement for passengers from within UAE
Abu Dhabi has abolished a requirement for visitors coming from other parts of the United Arab Emirates to show a negative Covid-19 test. The changes, effective from Sunday, come after the Covid-19 infection rate in the UAE capital fell to 0.2% of total tests,
Tennessee picks 5 school districts for reading grant program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee education officials have selected five school districts to receive $300,000 grants under an early
News Analysis: Why is Iran keen on full SCO membership?
TEHRAN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The official launch of the procedures for Iran's accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) further marks Iran's shifting of foreign policy orientation towards the East and regional cooperation, which will benefit
Want to fly to Britain? Its struggling travel industry hopes it just got easier
Britain is revamping its international travel rules in a bid to restore consumer confidence in taking an overseas holiday. Passenger traffic has fallen off a cliff because of cumbersome rules and expensive COVID-19 tests. ...
Yemen's Houthis execute 9 over senior official's killing
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have executed nine people for their alleged involvement in the killing of a senior Houthi official in an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition more than three years ago ...
France's Notre Dame cathedral secured at last. Next: rebuild
France’s Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it ...
Attack on gas pipeline in Syria causes brief power outage
Syria's electricity minister says an attack with explosive devices laid along a natural gas pipeline southeast of Syria’s capital knocked out power in parts of the country before it was quickly restored ...
Pope to bishops: Listen to abuse victims for sake of church
Pope Francis is urging European bishops to listen to survivors of clergy sexual abuse and consider them partners in reforming the Catholic Church ...
A new February Uprising in Armenia?
The events held in Armenia after the early elections of the National Assembly on June 20 2021, are more and more reminiscent of the situation in Armenia before the February revolt of 1921, a burst of despair that had catastrophic historical and political
Russia's Belarus Ties Squeeze Western-Backed Ukraine
BRUSSELS—Russia’s deepening integration with Belarus is presenting a fresh military
Taliban Prohibit Girls From Attending Secondary School
KABUL—Teenage Afghan girls weren’t allowed to return to school on Saturday
At least two dead in blasts in Afghanistan's Jalalabad
At least two people were killed and 19 more were wounded in separate explosions in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Saturday, according to a health official and local
UN Afghanistan mission extended, envoy asks to keep seat
The United Nations Security Council extended a UN political mission in Afghanistan on Friday for six months to allow for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work out what changes might be needed after the Taliban seized control of the country. The annual
Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
It announced Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed. ...
Turkish Foreign Ministry Condemns Decision of Southern European States on Cyprus
Turkey considers the provisions of the Athens Declaration on Cyprus conflict settlement adopted at the EUMed 9 summit to be biased and short-sighted,Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgic said on Saturday. ANKARA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 18th
Russian Election Commission Says Experienced 3 Cyberattacks From Abroad on 1st Day of Vote
The Russian Central Election Commission said Saturday it had been the target of three cyberattacks on the first day of a legislative election MOSCOW
UN Chief to Host Top-Level Intra-Cypriot Talks in September - Spokesman
Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, will hold an informal meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in the coming weeks, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik
Pentagon Warns Europe of Russia Posing Bigger Security Threat Than China
Russia may be the source of bigger security challenges for the United States and Europe in the short term than China, US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 18th September, 2021) Russia may be the source
At least 2 dead in blasts in Afghanistan's Jalalabad: health official, media
At least two people were killed and 19 more were wounded in separate explosions in the eastern Afghan city of
US Warship Passage in Taiwan Strait Triggers China's Combat Drills - Chinese Military
Responding to the passage of a United States' guided missile destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) began patrols and combat exercises near Taiwan this week, a spokesman for the military, Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, said on
Beijing Int'l Book Fair concludes with fruitful outcomes
The 28th Beijing International Book Fair concluded on Saturday with over 7,300 deals being made, including 4,835
Russia claims foreign interference in parliamentary vote
Russia's elections commission said Saturday that it had recorded foreign interference in its ongoing three-day parliamentary elections Moscow, Sept 18 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Sep, 2021 ) :Russia's elections commission said Saturday that
India, France discuss developments in Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific region
NEW DELHI: India and France on Saturday discussed Afghanistan and the recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region, Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar said days after the US, UK and Australia announced a new security pact that has left Paris miffed.
Malaysia warns new Indo-Pacific pact may trigger nuclear arms race
Malaysia on Saturday expressed concerns that Australia's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines under a new pact with Britain and the United States could catalyze a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific region. Australia will build eight nuclear-powered
The Latest: Abu Dhabi removes test rule for other emirates
DUBAI — The capital of the United Arab Emirates has ended a policy requiring those coming in from other emirates to have a recent negative coronavirus test. Abu Dhabi made the announcement Saturday, saying that people from the UAE’s six other emirates could
Taliban replace ministry for women with one restricting them
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers set up a ministry for the “propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice" in the building that once housed the Women's Affairs Ministry, escorting out World Bank staffers Saturday as part of the
‘Startled’ rhino drowns during mating accident at zoo
A female rhinoceros has drowned at a zoo after a first date with a new male went tragically wrong.
Indonesia could allow foreigners to return to Bali next month
Indonesia could allow foreign tourists to return to the
Taliban shut down Afghanistan women’s affairs ministry
A sign for the women's affairs ministry in Afghanistan has been pulled down,
TikToker‘s alleged encounter with Laundrie
A TikToker has gone viral over her claim to have picked up Brian Laundrie hitchhiking alone in Wyoming around the time his girlfriend, Gabby Petito, was last seen. ...
British Food Industry Demands Government Action Over CO2 Shortage
LONDON—Britain's food industry called on the government to subsidize carbon dioxide (CO2) production during a spike in gas prices or
Australia Made ‘Huge Mistake’ Cancelling Submarine Deal, Says French Ambassador
MELBOURNE—Australia has made a "huge" diplomatic error, the French ambassador said on Saturday having been recalled to Paris after Canberra
UK Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions on International Travel
The British government announced on Friday that COVID-19 restrictions for international travel will be loosened next month. Transport Secretary
Australia made 'huge' mistake' cancelling submarine deal, says French ambassador
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia has made a
Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters, arrest nearly 270
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia's police arrested 235 people in Melbourne and 32 in Sydney on Saturday at unsanctioned anti-lockdown rallies and several police officers were injured in clashes with protesters. Read full story ...
Qatari emir, Saudi crown prince and Emirati NSA hold ‘brotherly meeting’ at Red Sea
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a “brotherly” meeting at the Red Sea on Friday. Director of the Private Office
China formally applies to join trade deal alongside Australia that Trump dumped
Shortly after condemning Australia, the US and the UK for forming AUKUS, China applied to join the trans-pacific trade deal established to isolate Beijing. ...
Scientists want to bring back the woolly mammoth. Should they?
The company Colossal aims to have something similar to a woolly mammoth calf within the next six years. ...
Malaysia warns AUKUS pact will spark nuclear arms race in Indo-Pacific
Malaysia’s new Prime Minister has joined Indonesia in raising alarm bells about the military build-up in the region after speaking with Scott Morrison. ...
In escalation over submarine deal, France recalls envoys from US and Australia
PARIS: France plunged into an unprecedented diplomatic crisis with the United States and Australia on Friday after it recalled its ambassadors from both countries over a trilateral security deal which sank a French-designed submarine contract with Canberra.
Singapore primary schools to shift online as COVID-19 cases rise
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s primary schools will shift to home-based learning for 10 days ahead of a key national examination, the education ministry said on Saturday, as the country
Japan’s PM contender Kishida says won’t raise sales tax for a decade
TOKYO: Japan will not raise the sales tax for about a decade as imposing a higher levy on households at this
Abu Dhabi cancels COVID-19 entry testing for UAE travellers
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi will cancel COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the emirate for travellers from the UAE starting on Sunday, the United Arab Emirates’ state news
Some US hospitals forced to ration care amid staffing shortages, Covid surge
Many hospital workers overwhelmed by fresh wave of Covid cases, leave jobs for non-medical fields Surges in coronavirus cases in several US states this week, along with staffing and equipment shortages, are exacting a mounting toll on hospitals and their
Afghan schools to reopen for boys, say Taliban
KABUL: All Afghan schools and Islamic seminaries for boys will reopen from Saturday, the interim Taliban administration has announced. The order applies to male students and teachers
Over 10,000 mostly Haitian migrants sleeping under Texas bridge, more expected
MEXICO: More than 10,000 mostly Haitian migrants were bivouacked in a squalid camp under a bridge in southern Texas on Friday, even as hundreds more headed toward the border in a growing humanitarian and political challenge for US President Joe Biden. The
Thailand daily COVID-19 deaths hit 7-week low
BANGKOK, Spet. 18 (Xinhua) -- Thailand on Saturday reported 122 COVID-19 deaths, the lowest daily rise of fatalities in seven weeks, according to the figures released by the Center for
Captain Amarinder Singh steps down as Punjab Chief Minister
Chandigarh: Embattled Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh stepped down from his post
Chabahar to cultural connect, how Iran became a key member of the SCO
By Ateet Sharma New Delhi, Sep 18:With the region caught in a geopolitical churn, the news of Iran becoming the ninth member of the Shanghai Co Source:TeluguStop.com Read More.. ...
Boyfriend of woman missing after cross-country trip has disappeared, too: police
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida said late Friday that they are working with the FBI to locate 23-year-old Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of his girlfriend, Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito. North Port police said in a statement
SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew set for splashdown
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts comprising the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission were due to splash down in the Atlantic off Florida on Saturday (Sept 18), completing a three-day flight of the first all-civilian crew ever
France says Australia-US submarine deal 'huge mistake'
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — France’s ambassador to Australia has described as a “huge mistake” Australia’s surprise cancellation of a major submarine contract in favor of a U.S. deal, as the diplomat prepared to leave the country in an unprecedented show of
Gun-Toting Taliban At Kabul Zoo Mingle With Families, Kids
Taliban soldiers cradling AK-47s and M16 assault rifles mingle among families at Kabul Zoo, a novelty experience for many of the young fighters from rural Afghanistan. ...
At Least 2 Dead In Blasts In Afghanistan's Jalalabad: Taliban
Jalalabad, Afghanistan Blast Today: Taliban has said that at least two people were killed and up to 20 more wounded in three explosions in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. ...
Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy in US court
(MENAFN - Bangladesh Monitor) _A Monitor Report New York : Philippine Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US court to pursue a lender-backed restructuring plan to help the country's national carrier recover from the pandemic... ...
