The reality TV programme I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is facing criticism after a crew member contracted Covid-19, sending thousands of Australians into lockdown.… Read more “I’m a Celebrity: Crew member’s Covid case triggers lockdown”
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Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK
These vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by Japan due to reports of contamination Contaminants were found in Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines at a large-scale… Read more “Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK”
Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown
Vietnam has recorded 323,000 coronavirus infections and 7,540 deaths Vietnam’s plan to prohibit residents of Ho Chi Minh City from leaving their homes from Monday has triggered… Read more “Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown”
No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says
No evacuation flights are leaving Kabul airport at the moment because desperate people trying to flee the country are blocking the tarmac, a spokesperson for the German… Read more “No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says”
Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul
Taliban fighters enter Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan, saying he wanted to avoid bloodshed. Taliban fighters entered Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan saying… Read more “Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul”
26 Colombians, 2 Americans behind Moise killing — Haiti police
PORT-AU-PRINCE — A heavily armed commando unit that assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise this week comprised 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, authorities said on Thursday, as… Read more “26 Colombians, 2 Americans behind Moise killing — Haiti police”
Leaked memo leads to calls for mRNA vaccine
BANGKOK, Thailand — A leaked Public Health Ministry document has prompted calls for fully vaccinated medical staff to be given a booster of an mRNA vaccine. The… Read more “Leaked memo leads to calls for mRNA vaccine”
Egypt Mum undergoes CT scan
In order for researchers to investigate its history, Egyptian Mummy undergoes CT SCAN at the Policlinico hospital in Milan, Italy, Monday, June 21. Ancient Egypt met modern… Read more “Egypt Mum undergoes CT scan”
94-year-old Asian woman stabbed multiple times in broad daylight: San Francisco police
The 35-year-old suspect has been taken into custody. CALIFORNIA (AdChoiceTV News) — A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a 94-year-old Asian woman multiple times in… Read more “94-year-old Asian woman stabbed multiple times in broad daylight: San Francisco police”
US Flight Diverted After Man Threatens To “Take Plane Down”
The plane, which had been well on its way from the West Coast to Atlanta in the southeast, was diverted instead to Oklahoma City. A flight en… Read more “US Flight Diverted After Man Threatens To “Take Plane Down””
IRS now sending millions more additional stimulus checks
The IRS said it is continuing to distribute federal stimulus checks to eligible Americans, with another 2.3 million payments issued on Wednesday. Some of those payments include… Read more “IRS now sending millions more additional stimulus checks”
India records world’s highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers
India’s total COVID-19 caseload now stands at 29.2 million after rising by 94,052 in the past 24 hours India reported on Thursday, June 10, the highest single-day… Read more “India records world’s highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers”
Laos to begin mass rollout of Pfizer vaccine next week
VIENTIANE (AdChoiceTV News) — Healthcare workers in Vientiane will begin administering the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to target groups starting on June 16. The… Read more “Laos to begin mass rollout of Pfizer vaccine next week”
Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman’s Instagram account hacked
Hong Kong (AdChoiceTV News) — Robert Chan a Filipino-Chinese Businessman based in Hong Kong recently revealed that his Instagram account has been hacked. The businessman made the… Read more “Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman’s Instagram account hacked”
Meghan gives birth to baby girl called Lilibet -statement
Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex has given birth to her second child, a baby girl, who she and husband Prince Harry have named after Queen Elizabeth and… Read more “Meghan gives birth to baby girl called Lilibet -statement”
First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice, Italy
ITALY (AdChoiceTV News) — A cruise ship arrived in Venice for the first time in 17 months Thursday, signalling the return of tourists after the coronavirus pandemic… Read more “First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice, Italy”
London’s cabbies hope to fare better after Covid-19
LONDON (AdChoiceTV News) — Barry Ivens, who has been driving London’s iconic black taxi cabs for a quarter of a century, has never experienced anything like the… Read more “London’s cabbies hope to fare better after Covid-19”
Hong Kong based businessman reacts to John Cena’s apology after facing backlash over Taiwan ‘country’ comment
Hong Kong based businessman, Robert Chan, PhD responded to wrestling star-actor John Cena who apologized for calling Taiwan a “country” when he recently visited the self-ruling island… Read more “Hong Kong based businessman reacts to John Cena’s apology after facing backlash over Taiwan ‘country’ comment”
Montenegro learns true cost of China-backed $1 billion road to nowhere
The construction work ruined a UNESCO-protected stretch of river near Matesevo, Montenegro. The Chinese firm agreed to fund work to undo the damage. PODGORICA (AdChoiceTV News) —… Read more “Montenegro learns true cost of China-backed $1 billion road to nowhere”
Taiwan says request to drop word ‘country’ preceded BioNTech vaccine deal collapse
TAIPEI (AdChoiceTV News) — Germany’s BioNTech asked Taiwan to remove the word “country” from an announcement they planned to make on a COVID-19 vaccine sale to the… Read more “Taiwan says request to drop word ‘country’ preceded BioNTech vaccine deal collapse”
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