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]Did Russia steal AstraZeneca Covid jab formula? This report suggests so
Last week, the World Health Organization said it was about to restart the process of approving Sputnik V following a series of problems with the dossier.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:12 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
No food, bottlecaps to moisten lips: Ex-Chinese cop on Uyghur travel woes & more
A spokesperson for the Xinjiang government, however, said the revelations of the “so-called local policeman could not happen".
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:16 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Iraq says it arrested top Islamic state leader Sami Jasim
- Al-Kadhimi described it as “one of the most difficult" cross border intelligence operations ever conducted by Iraqi forces.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 04:35 PM IST
AP | , Baghdad
Chinese women speak out on Weibo against ‘three-child-policy’
- China did away with the repressive ‘one-child-policy’ in 2015 and replaced it with the ‘two-child-policy’, which was then replaced with the controversial ‘three-child-policy’ in 2021
Published on Oct 11, 2021 04:26 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Card, Angrist and Imbens win 2021 Nobel economics prize
The prize, is also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 03:39 PM IST
Reuters | , Oslo
Singapore Airlines's website crash amid surge in flight demand
- Singapore Airlines said it has seen “very high demand” for flights and may take longer to respond to queries from customers.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 03:23 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Don't lose sight of the issue of a two-state solution: Merkel tells Israel
- Merkel's support for a two-state solution has been one of the key disagreements with Israel's leadership during her 16 years in office, which were characterized by unwavering support for Israel.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 02:26 PM IST
AP | , Jerusalem
Singapore to allow quarantine free travel for 11 countries; India not included
- This announcement comes days after Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s push to live with Covid-19 without being paralysed by fear.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 11:23 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Leave immediately’: US, UK warn citizens of threat to Kabul hotels
- "US citizens who are at or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately," the US State Department said, citing "security threats" in the area.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 10:45 AM IST
AFP |
India making ‘unreasonable, unrealistic demands’: China says after border talks
The meeting between India’s Ladakh Corps Commander and Chinese South Xinjiang military district commander took place on Sunday on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:59 AM IST
By Sutirtho Patranobis I Edited by Amit Chanda
Trump adviser Fiona Hill reveals sexist nickname given to her by officials
Fiona Hill rose to prominence in November 2019, while testifying at the Trump impeachment hearings. She warned warned Republicans against promoting the "fictional narrative" that Ukraine, not Russia, meddled in the 2016 US elections.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 07:20 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UK to drop 10-day quarantine for Indians from today: Details here
- A traveller has to take the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days before arrival in England.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:56 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Taiwanese President's remarks incite confrontation, distorts facts: China
Tsai -- who delivered an address on Taiwan's National Day on Sunday -- promised to defend Taiwan's sovereignty in the face of "unprecedented challenges" brought by China's military coercion.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:06 AM IST
ANI | , Beijing
US couple arrested for selling nuclear warship information: Justice Department
Jonathan Toebbe, who worked as a nuclear engineer for the US Navy, and his wife Diana -- both in their forties -- were arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents on Saturday and charged with violating the Atomic Energy Act in a criminal complaint, the Justice Department said in a statement.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 05:30 AM IST
AFP |
Myanmar to launch Covid-19 vaccination program for school children
In an attempt to tackle the spread of Covid-19, nearly 1 million middle and high school students -- who have enrolled for the 2021-2022 academic year -- will be vaccinated, reported Xinhua.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:43 PM IST
ANI |
Spain to evacuate more Afghan workers, families left behind
- Spain’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that it is working with the foreign ministry on a new evacuation mission, stressing that the country “does not leave anyone behind.”
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:15 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19 in United States: Fauci says fine to trick-or-treat this year
Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday that it’s an important time of year for children, so “go out there” and “enjoy it.” He added that people wanting to enjoy Halloween on Oct. 31 should consider getting the shots for that “extra degree of protection” if they are not yet vaccinated.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:15 PM IST
AP | , Washington
Iraq’s elderly vote, the young boycott
The streets of Baghdad, adorned with election banners, were deserted, a reflection of the low turnout expected among Iraqis fed up with the country’s political class.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:27 PM IST
By Agence France-Presse I Baghdad
US has already lost to China in AI fight, says ex-Pentagon software chief
“We have no competing fighting chance against China in 15 to 20 years. Right now, it’s already a done deal; it is already over in my opinion,” the 37-year-old first chief software office for the US Air Force said.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 06:33 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
How outdoor activities involving nature improve mood and reduces anxiety
A study revealed that nature-blended activities, including gardening, lasting for 20 to 90 minutes, and continued over the course of eight to 12 weeks, have the most positive result for bettering mood and mitigating anxiety.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 06:23 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Malaysia eases travel curbs as 90% adults fully jabbed. Check details
- Even as he announced the lifting of the curbs, Ismail Sabri advised people to continue following Covid-19 protocols such as mask-wearing to keep the virus in check.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 03:46 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
16 feared dead as plane carrying parachutists crashes in Russia
Of the seven who survived with injuries, at least one person is in a “very serious condition”, health authorities told local media.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 01:59 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Moscow
International Day of the Girl Child: History, importance, and how to contribute
International Day of the Girl Child: This year, the UN urges the world to bridge the gender digital divide that exists in diverse skills and jobs – a challenge that society is increasingly facing due to the prevailing coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 07:22 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Australian PM eyes at fast tracking international travel restart
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has already announced that the ban on international flights will be lifted in November. The country is now looking at ways to expedite the process of home quarantine.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 12:14 PM IST
Bloomberg | , Sydney
US will see a drop in Covid-19 deaths this winter: Anthony Fauci
Fauci, who is the chief medical advisor to the US president, advised people to wear masks during outside gatherings regardless of whether an individual is vaccinated or not since there are communities with a high Covid-19 prevalence.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 12:07 PM IST
ANI |
AQ Khan, father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme, dies
AQ Khan breathed his last at about 7.00 AM (local time) at Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) Hospital in Islamabad.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 11:12 AM IST
PTI | , Islamabad
Tesla allows a sneak peek of its Gigafactory in Germany
In a charm offensive to strengthen support for its plant near Berlin, Tesla has staged a county fair for locals. The huge plant has yet to receive a final permit from authorities on the ground.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:43 AM IST
By Deutsche Welle
Austria's Kurz resigns over corruption allegations to save coalition
- Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz has been under the scanner over corruption allegations levelled by prosecutors. He stepped down after his coalition partner said he was unfit to lead the country.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:26 AM IST
Reuters | , Vienna
With little hope for change, Iraq heads to vote in early election
- Elections are set to begin at 7:00am (0400 GMT) and close at 6:00pm today. Iraq's electoral commission is expected to publish the preliminary results within 24 hours of poll closing.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 07:40 AM IST
AFP | , Baghdad