China’s Xi meets Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing today
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing today, according to a report by Global Times. The visit, held at Xi’s...
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Over 1 billion people will get Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine in 2020-21: Report
Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology under the Russian Health Ministry.
2nd massive blast in Lebanon erupts fire in Beirut port area just a month after the first killing thousands
A massive fire is raging at the port of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, a little more than a month after a huge explosion devastated the port facilities and surrounding area.
World Suicide Prevention Day: 11 POWERFUL QUOTES to prevent suicidal thoughts
Every year, World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 in order to reinstate the commitment and action to prevent suicides.
COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese Sinovac Biotech Ltd may be available to Brazilians by December
A potential COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Chinese Sinovac Biotech Ltd vaccine may be available to Brazilians by December as its Phase 3 clinical trials have shown promising results.
India: Microsoft, NASSCOM to skill 1 million students in Artificial Intelligence by 2021
Under this collaboration, Microsoft and NASSCOM experts will skill the students in AI, machine learning and data science through modules such as live demos, hands-on workshops, virtual instructor-led training, and assignments as part of the AI classroom series.
COVID-19 Fallout: Singapore Airlines to cut over 4000 jobs
Singapore Airlines has no domestic network and is wholly reliant on international demand at a time when many borders remain effectively closed.
$700 million raised so far to buy future COVID-19 vaccines for poor countries: WHO
The COVAX Advanced Market Commitment has an initial target of $2 billion to purchase the vaccines.
Citigroup names Jane Fraser as first female CEO of major global bank
Fraser, who’s Scottish, joined the bank in 2004 and has since risen to become the head of the bank’s growing consumer operations.
Denying pending bio-fuel waivers critical before 2020 U.S. Elections
According to a report by Reuters, the Trump administration plans to deny all pending waivers
Indian-origin businessman Sunil Chopra elected as Deputy mayor of London Borough of Southwark
Sunil Chopra, an Indian-origin businessman in the UK has been elected as the deputy mayor of London Borough of Southwark This is the second time that he is getting elected.
Shanghai stock exchange to review Ant Group’s application for IPO on September 18
Ant Group is the fintech arm of Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding.
China cancels ‘China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition’ its biggest airshow, over COVID-19 pandemic
China's biggest airshow event 'China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition' was cancelled by its organiser due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.
US job postings increase to 6.6 million in the month of July: Labour Department
The number of U.S. job postings on the last day of July increased to 6.6 million from 6 million at the end of June, the Labour Department said.
Attack on Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh fails leaving him unharmed
On Wednesday, an attempted attack on first Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh failed as he escaped the attack unharmed.