Over 1.5 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China
More than 1.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in China as of Thursday, the National Health Commission announced on Friday.
Philippines to bar travel from Malaysia, Thailand to curb Delta's spread
The Philippines will ban travellers coming from Malaysia and Thailand, as well as tighten restrictions in the Manila area, in a bid to prevent the spread of the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, the presidential spokesperson said on Friday.
4 Extraordrinary Coffee Shops In The Heart of St Petersburg
On the streets of a busy Saint Petersburg, there are lovely coffee shops with extraordrinary style that make them a delight for tourists to visit, as if they just stepped into another world.
Ecuador says at least 18 inmates die in two prison riots
At least 18 inmates died and several police were injured during riots at two of Ecuador's largest penitentiaries, the Andean country's SNAI prison authority said late on Wednesday, marking the second major deadly wave of prison violence this year.
Russia sells arms worth over EUR1 bln at aerospace show
The Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport announced on Thursday it has signed contracts worth over EUR1billion (US$1.18 billion) during the ongoing MAKS aerospace show.
Dubai Beats The Heat By Making Fake Rain
Dubai has made its own rain using technology to cool down the 50 degree-Celsius heatwave.
Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters
The announcement comes as a UK strike group a led by the state-of-the-art aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth heads to region.
The First World Drowning Prevention Day To Be Launched In 2021
It is a fact that drowning has been a significant international issue without being recognized relative to its impact. After its declaration, World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July to highlight profound impacts of drowning.
Australia's Brisbane named host of 2032 summer Games
The Australian city of Brisbane will host the 2032 summer Olympics, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the recommendation of its executive board.
World News in Brief: July 21
The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics began on Wednesday with Japanese women's softball pitcher Yukiko Ueno getting Games competition underway in what the head of the World Health Organization said was needed as "a celebration of hope".
Jetpack Aviation Flying Motorcycle Prototype Completes First Flight Test
We have always dreamt of flying cars, and now Jetpack Aviation will bring something even better: Flying motorcycle. The flying motorcycle, called P1 and referred to by the company as Speeder, is a prototype and is powered by jet turbine, just completed its first and successful flight test.
OPEC+ agrees oil supply boost after UAE, Saudi reach compromise
OPEC+ ministers agreed on Sunday to boost oil supply from August to cool prices which have climbed to 2-1/2 year highs as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.