Covid-19: Brazil reports 2,398 more deaths as hardest-hit Sao Paulo extends lockdown

ICUs are struggling to cope with a new influx of patients BRASILIA, May 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil reported 2,398 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the national count to 454,429, the Ministry of Health said. A total of 80,486 more infections were detected, raising the nationwide tally to 16,274,695, the ministry…

Japan To Vaccinate Olympic Delegation From June 1

TOKYO, May 27 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese delegation for the Tokyo Olympic Games will receive vaccinations from June 1, the Japanese Olympic Committee announced. The Japanese delegation, which will consist of about 1,600 athletes, coaches, and officials, will be vaccinated at Tokyo’s National Training Centre (NTC), from next Tuesday, by…

Covid-19: Chile rolls out mobility pass for the vaccinated

SANTIAGO, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in Chile who have been vaccinated and are fully immunized against the coronavirus could from Wednesday obtain a pass to move about more freely, a move criticized by health professionals. The pass, which can be downloaded on a person’s mobile phone two weeks after…

US shooting: 8 killed in deadly shooting rampage at San Jose, California, rail yard

SAN JOSE (California, US), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the latest shooting rampage to rock the nation in recent weeks. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the sprawling Santa Clara Valley Transportation…

Covid-19: US urges ‘transparent’ WHO inquiry into covid origins

The WHO has already co-authored on report on the Wuhan lab  WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The US health secretary has urged the World Health Organization to ensure the next phase of investigation into Covid-19’s origins is “transparent”. Speaking to a ministerial-level WHO meeting, Xavier Becerra said international experts should be allowed to…

Belarus closing embassy as Canada PM condemns jetliner’s diversion

OTTAWA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belarus announced it was closing its embassy in Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the country’s regime over its diversion of an airliner in order to arrest a dissident on board. On its website, the embassy said it would shut down on Sept 1…

UN General Assembly President Arrives In Pakistan For Visit

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (NNN-APP) – President of the 75th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, arrived here yesterday for a three-day visit, according to the state TV of Pakistan. Bozkir visits Pakistan at the invitation of Pakistani Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the Foreign Ministry said,…

Chinese UN Envoy Calls For Political Settlement Of Syria Crisis

UNITED NATIONS, May 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese UN envoy, called for efforts to promote political settlement of the Syria crisis, improve the security situation, and address challenges in economic and humanitarian sectors. The decade-long Syria crisis has led to worrisome security and humanitarian situations. The United Nations, the Security Council,…

Olympics: Biden administration stands by Tokyo Games as Japan’s COVID-19 surges

Giant Olympic rings at a park ,amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak WASHINGTON, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Biden administration reaffirmed its support for Tokyo’s plan to hold the Olympic Games this summer and for US athletes competing there despite a new wave of coronavirus cases and a US travel advisory for…

Oxfam urges Biden to normalise ties with Cuba

HAVANA, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global charity Oxfam urged US President Joe Biden to work towards normalising ties with Cuba and lift sanctions, as the communist nation battles its worst economic crisis in 30 years. Unveiling a report entitled “Right to Live without a Blockade”, it said the sanctions imposed by…
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