US Gulf Coast residents flee 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida intensified over warm Gulf of Mexico waters on Saturday, prompting tens of thousands to flee coastal areas, while President Joe Biden pledged aid to help states quickly recover once the storm has passed.
Singapore fully vaccinates 80% of population against COVID-19
Singapore has fully inoculated 80% of its 5.7 million people against COVID-19, the health minister said on Sunday, becoming the world's most vaccinated country and setting the stage for further easing of curbs.
World News in Brief: August 28
India administered more than 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, a national record that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as a "momentous feat" for the country ahead of fears of another surge in infections.
US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast
NDO- The United States has launched a drone strike, apparently killing an Islamic State "planner", two days after the group claimed a deadly bombing outside Kabul airport, according to Reuters.
China reports 21 new coronavirus cases for Aug 27 vs 32 day ago
China reported 21 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for Aug. 27, down from 32 a day earlier, according to the National Health Commission on Saturday.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attacks
NDO - The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks outside Afghanistan’s Kabul airport on August 26, according to Reuters.
Pentagon says two explosions near Kabul airport; US, civilian casualties
There were at least two explosions near Kabul's airport amid a huge and chaotic evacuation effort from Afghanistan on Thursday, the Pentagon said, with civilians and US service members among the casualties of what was described as a "complex attack."
Brazil's Eurofarma to make Pfizer COVID-19 shots in Latin America
Pfizer Inc and partner BioNTech said on Thursday they had signed a deal with Brazil's Eurofarma Laboratorios SA to manufacture their COVID-19 vaccine for distribution within Latin America.
Vietnam calls for ensuring security of elections in Iraq
NDO/VNA – Vietnam welcomes efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and international organisations and partners to assist Iraq in organising early elections scheduled for this October, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United
Discover Most Beautiful Acient Greek Ruins That Stand The Test Of Time
Greece has a long, rich history that left many ancient sites and ruins around for centuries, which amazingly stand the test of time to become must-see places once you travel to Greece.
AIPA to establish dialogue mechanisms with ASEAN and EP
NDO/VNA – Proposals for the establishment of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s dialogue with ASEAN and European Parliament (EP) will be put forward to the AIPA’s 42nd General Assembly (AIPA-42) in the second plenary session, heard a meeting on August 25.
Delicious and Well known Dishes Named After Famous People
From pizza Margherita to beef Wellington, here is some of the most famous dishes that were named after a real person, along with their interesting stories.