World News in Brief: May 28
Azerbaijan said on Friday that one of its soldiers had been wounded when Azeri positions came under fire overnight from Armenian forces, accusations that Armenia denied. On Thursday, Azerbaijan captured six Armenian servicemen, the latest twist in a simmering border dispute.
WHO, GAVI seek 190 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses by end-June to fill gap
The COVAX vaccine-sharing facility urgently needs 190 million doses by the end of June to fill a gap left by India halting vaccine exports, as the virus surges in South Asia, the GAVI vaccine alliance and World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Biden aministration shut down Pompeo effort to investigate Covid 19 lab theory
U.S President Joe Biden's administration shut down an inquiry launched by former president Trump to prove the coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab.
World News in Brief: May 26
Russia is firmly committed to developing the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination with China at a high level and is willing to strengthen strategic coordination between the two countries, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.
India States evacuated thousands of people as strong cyclone approaches
On Tuesday, India quickly evacuated thousands of people om low-lying areas of two Indian states and moved to cyclone shelters as a strong and dangerous tropical cyclone moves towards the northeastern part of the country.
Covid 19 vaccine Moderna approves to be 100 effective for teens
On Tuesday, the company confirmed that Moderna vaccine is highly affective and safe for children age 12 to 17 — a finding that could boost supply ahead of the new school year's start this fall.
Thailand seeks additional US$15.94 bln to support COVID-19 response
Thailand is looking for a maximum of THAB500 billion (about US$15.94 billion) in loans to support the country's response to COVID-19, a royal gazette said Tuesday, as the country strives to contain the worst outbreak.
ASEAN US foreign ministers meeting postponed due to technical reason
A virtual meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and the US Secretary of State, scheduled for May 25, has been delayed due to technical issues, according to ASEAN’s news sources.
World breaking news today May 26 Joe Biden to meet Vladimir Putin in Geneva on 16 June
World breaking news today (May 26): Joe Biden to meet Vladimir Putin in Geneva on 16 June. Meanwhile, Belarus closing Canadian embassy, Sweden to donate at least 3 million vaccine doses to COVAX and gold price also make headlines today.
World News in Brief: May 25
India on Tuesday posted 196,427 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, its lowest daily rise in infections since April 14, while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 3,511.
China denies claims of sickness at Wuhan lab before Covid 19 outbreak
A Wall Street Journal report cited US intelligence materials said staff at Wuhan lab had fallen ill with in late 2019, however, it was rejected by China.
Vietnam attends opening of 207th session of IPU Governing Council
NDO/VNA – A delegation of the National Assembly (NA) led by Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the opening of the 207th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Governing Council via videoconference on May 24.
