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Standing Committee on transport, tourism, and culture suggested to re-start scheduled international flights on August 4.
The post Renewed Push To Resume Commercial International Flights In India appeared first on Zenger News.
A November 26 letter from the presidency asked the head of Uganda's national drug authority to 'work out a mechanism' to clear the importation of the vaccines.
China has about five COVID-19 vaccine candidates at different levels of trials. It was not clear what vaccine was being imported into Uganda.
One of the frontrunners is the Sinopharm vaccine developed by the Beijing Institute of Biological Product, a unit of Sinopharm’s China National Biotec Group (CNBG).
On Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates said the vaccine has 86% efficacy, citing an interim analysis of late-stage clinical trials.
China has used the drug to vaccinate up to a million people under its emergency use program.
On Tuesday, Morocco said it was ordering up to 10 million doses of the vaccine.
Record cases
Uganda on Monday registered 701 new COVID-19 cases, the highest-ever daily increase, bringing its national count to 23,200.
The new cases were out of the 5,578 samples tested for the novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, the country's health ministry said in a statement.
Tuesday's tally was 606, the second-highest ever number of new infections, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the east African country to 23,860.
Health authorities have blamed ongoing election campaigns which have drawn huge crowds for the rise in infections.
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) - Bahrain announced yesterday it would become the latest Arab State to recognise Israel, a triumph both for the Jewish State and US President Donald Trump, who is looking for pre-election wins.The deal is another step in a cherished dream by Israeli and US conservatives to win Arab recognition of Israel without establishing a State for the Palestinians, who quickly denounced Bahrain.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The historic Abraham Accords signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates gave rise to endless opportunities, including regional development, scientific cooperation, travel and - for a short while at least - weddings. After the accords were signed in August, Israelis weregranted access to the country, and Dubai went on to host several ultra-Orthodox Jewish […]
The post How Dubai Temporarily Became a Fairytale Wedding Destination for Israelis first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.
[East African] The United Kingdom has added Rwanda and Burundi to its travel ban red list to prevent the spread of new variants of Covid-19.
AIR COMMODORE Ibikunle Daramola has announced on Twitter that Nigeria has a Wing Loong II...
The post Nigeria now has a Wing Loong II drone appeared first on Voice Online.
[New Times] Emmanuel Hategeka, Ambassador of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Friday, May 21, that international community should recommit to bring to justice over 1,100 Genocide fugitives roaming in different countries to just
The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup will now be co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates as well as Oman, instead of India, the ICC confirmed on Tuesday.
[Ethiopian Herald] Kenya is one of several African countries that are recommencing international flights suspended since March because of the COVID?19 pandemic.
NEW DELHI - Seven U.S. lawmakers have weighed in on the months-long protests by farmers across India, urging U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to raise the issue of farmers' demands with the Indian government. In their letter to Pompeo on Dec. 23, the lawmakers said that Indian-Americans, especially Sikhs, are among those affected as their families work in agriculture. […]
The post US Lawmakers Take Up Plight of India’s Farmers in Letter to Pompeo first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia has rejected Arab League position to support Egypt in its dispute with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) yesterday signed a US$12.7M contract with an Indian company to commence the construction of an ocean-going passenger and cargo ferry for the North West District and other parts of the country.
The article Contract signed for US$12.7M ferry appeared first on Stabroek News.
[New Times] Commonwealth Heads of States and Government's Meeting (CHOGM) which was scheduled for June 21st this year has been postponed due to the Covid-19 surge and related effects in some member countries.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Sherfane Rutherford’s second Twenty20 half-century went in vain as Peshawar Zalmi crashed to an eight-wicket defeat to Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League here Sunday.
The article Rutherford hammers half-century appeared first on Stabroek News.
Travellers took advantage of the reduced fares, nearly half its earlier charges, with the flights recording a 65 percent cabin load or seat capacity.
The Indian government is planning to bring a law to curb the use of bitcoins. It is also looking to introduce an ‘official digital currency’, to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, is slated to be introduced in the ongoing session of Parliament. It seeks “to create a […]
The post India Mulls New Law To Ban Bitcoins first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.
NEW DELHI – Tweets by Rihanna and Greta Thunberg in support of the ongoing farmers protests around New Delhi have kicked up a storm on social media and prompted pushback from the Indian government. Rhianna’s tweet, [...]
MUMBAI, (Reuters) - Fantasy gaming company Dream11 will be the main sponsor of the Indian Premier League for its 2020 edition, paying the league 50% less for the privilege than its previous backer, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, league chairman Brijesh Patel said today.
The article Dream11 replaces Vivo as IPL sponsor - for half the amount appeared first on Stabroek News.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) - Australia’s Alyssa Healy has criticised India’s decision to schedule the Women’s T20 Challenge in November despite it clashing with the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
The article Healy hits out at Women’s T20 Challenge scheduling appeared first on Stabroek News.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) - The Indian Premier League (IPL) has launched an investigation after one of the players in this year’s tournament in the United Arab Emirates reported being approached for possible corruption, the league’s integrity chief told Reuters yesterday.
The article IPL launches probe after player reports corrupt approach appeared first on Stabroek News.
Travel regulations have been revised to make flying less cumbersome over the December holidays.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Kolkata Knight Riders superstars Andre Russell and Sunil Narine are the latest players from the just-concluded Caribbean Premier League to arrive for the historic Indian Premier League scheduled to bowl off next weekend.
The article Windies stars Russell, Narine arrive to join KKR appeared first on Stabroek News.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed Saturday there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations. The UAE is the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to establish normalized relations with Israel, Iran's regional archenemy. The Iranian Guard called the deal a 'shameful' agreement and an 'evil action' that was underwritten by the U.S., according to the group's statement on a website it runs, Sepah News. The Guard warned that the deal with Israel will set […]
The post Iran threatens 'dangerous future' for UAE after Israel deal appeared first on Black News Channel.
Marek Studzinski/Unsplash About 40 percent of over-the-counter and generic prescription drugs in the U.S. are from India, which is the world's largest supplier of generic medicines, accounting for 20 percent to 22 percent of global export volume. India's total exports to the U.S. stood at about $6.7 million in 2019-2020, accounting for nearly 33 percent […]
The post India’s Pharma Sector Faces Roadblocks in U.S. appeared first on L.A. Focus Newspaper.
AJMAN, United Arab Emirates - A shipyard in the United Arab Emirates has launched what it describes as an 'industry game-changer' in the form of the largest composite mega yacht in the world. Gulf Craft, based in Ajman, unveiled the Majesty 175 alongside its owner in a splashing ceremony in late November, marking the end of a four-year effort to […]
The post UAE Shipyard Unveils World’s Largest Composite Superyacht first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Irrepressible fast bowler Jofra Archer smashed a late cameo before returning to prise out top-scorer Faf du Plessis in a miserly spell as he helped propel Rajasthan Royals to a convincing 16-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring contest in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.
The article Archer all-round fireworks hands Royals opening win appeared first on Stabroek News.
NEW DELHI — The Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is constructing a new parliament complex at the heart of the country’s capital in New Delhi. The move will wipe off the building’s colonial legacy. [...]
By Maatthew Lee AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and the United Arab Emirates will sign their historic deal normalizing relations at a White House ceremony on Sept. 15, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The officials said senior delegations from both countries will likely be led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the brother of the UAE crown prince. The officials, who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the ceremony would either be on the South Lawn, the Rose Garden or […]
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