Scientists say the first COVID19 vaccines being developed in Russia and China are based on a common cold virus and may not be as effective in treating the infection
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 111 km SE of Phek, India
South Korea's Minister of Unification Lee In-young told lawmakers that he is closely watching North Korea on Monday because the country "likely has a COVID19 situation," despite the DPRK's past claims that it has zero cases
Reuters: Australian citizen and journalist Cheng Lei, who worked for Chinese state TV CGTN, in Beijing, had been detained for two weeks, the statement said. It said the Australian government received formal notification of her detention from Chinese authorities on Aug. 14
Chinese authorities have detained an Australian citizen who worked as a high-profile television anchor in China, Australia's foreign minister Marise Payne said in a statement on Monday
China blames India for tension in eastern Ladakh, demands withdrawal of Indian army
Karachi: Grenade attack on Mominabad Police Station.
171 new #COVID19 positive cases & 65 recoveries reported in Himachal Pradesh today. Total number of cases at 6116 including 1563 active cases and 4473 recoveries: State Health Department
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging two citizens of Iran and two citizens of Indonesia with 19 counts related to exporting US aircraft parts to Iran
7 month agoPepper balls fired down Prince Edward Rd W after a medic is arrested and crowds yell. Before riot police charged north up Tong Choi a projection on the police station spelled out the words: "8.31 beat to death," the popular slogan decrying the indiscriminate MTR attack last year
7 month agoBlue flags north and south of Prince Edward Road West at Tong Choi Street as police pincers close in ahead of 8.31pm. Haven't felt this degree out outright, tinder-box tension in the air for some time
7 month agoOutside Prince Edward station, it's hard to tell who outnumbers whom: the citizens queuing up to commemorate the anniversary of the 8.31 incident or the riot police surrounding them. For now, the heavy police presence means all of MK is awash with black clothes and white flowers
7 month agoChina has refuted the intrusion charges, saying the Chinese border troops "never cross the Line of Actual Control (LAC)".
7 month agoThis is the approximate area of the August 29-30 night clash between Indian Army & Chinese troops according to sources
Japanese outgoing PM Abe and Putin in a telephone conversation confirmed the course of concluding a peace treaty between Japan and Russia.
There are 9 more confirmed cases in Hong Kong, 7 of which are local cases, including a resident of Hong Chi Lei Muk Shue Hostel
Defense Minister @konotarogomame ruling out a run in the LDP presidential election to replace @AbeShinzo
Total number of #COVID19 cases in the state is 5,983 including 1,475 active cases, 4,431 recoveries and 33 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
7 month agoBooty captured by Taliban in Patan, Paktia where an ANDSF outpost was overrun.
T. Petříček: "Such straightforward and harsh words are not really used in diplomacy."
Foreign Minister T. Petříček: A meeting with the Chinese ambassador will take place this week. China's statements are unusually sharp, we want to defend ourselves against them.
Czech Foreign Minister @TPetricek will summon Chinese Ambassador to Prague because of threats by Chines Foreign Ministet to Speaker of Czech Senate who visits Taiwan. Petříček wants explanation of Chinese statement which is over the line according to him
7 month agoIndia says China's People's Liberation Army "carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo" in Eastern Ladakh on the night of August 29/30
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan and China will not sit idly by, the Chinese government's top diplomat said
India: Meeting between Chinese and Indian military to resolve the recent border dispute
India accuses China of taking "provocative military steps" in a disputed border region
7 month agoTaliban claimed defection of as many as 73 alleged Afghan security personnel in Balkh
7 month agoThe President of the Senate of the Czech Republic regrets the sharp statement of the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs: "We do not want to limit ourselves towards anyone. We are open to cooperation."
The chairman of the Czech Senate, Miloš Vystrčil, "will pay a high price" for violating the principle of one China by officially visiting Taiwan. According to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry today, the head of Chinese diplomacy, Wang I, said
[email protected]: Just had a wonderful conversation with my friend, Prime Minister @AbeShinzo of Japan, who will be leaving office soon. Shinzo will soon be recognized as the greatest Prime Minister in the history of Japan, whose relationship with the USA is the best it has ever been. Special man
A Facebook executive made internal postings over several years detailing her support for the ruling Hindu nationalist party and disparaging its main rival, behavior some staff saw as conflicting with the company's pledge to remain neutral
7 month agoM5.1 earthquake (lindol) strikes 56 km SW of Davao (Philippines) 29 min ago. Effects reported by eyewitnesses
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 6 km ESE of Guihing Proper, Philippines
Number of COVID19 cases reaches 5,945 in Himachal Pradesh out of which 1,460 cases are active: State Health Department
Iraq has recorded 231,177 coronavirus cases, including 172,880 recoveries and 6,959 deaths, since the outbreak began — health ministry
First time after 36 days Vietnam logged no new COVID19 cases. The country has registered a total of 1,040 cases, with 32 deaths and 695 recoveries
2,078 new #COVID19 cases and 2,231 recovered cases reported in Bihar in the last 24 hours. Total number of COVID positive cases in the state rises to 1,35,013, including 17,019 active cases, 1,17,305 recovered cases & 688 deaths till date: State Health Department, Bihar
Himachal Pradesh records 91 new COVID19 cases, taking total cases to 5,890 including 4,296 recovered patients and 33 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,517: State Health Department
Hong Kong protests: police enter two malls, issue Covid-19 fines as dozens gather to mark one year since Prince Edward station chaos
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 210 km N of Palu, Indonesia
7 month agoTroops of South Bengal Frontier yesterday apprehended a smuggler with export goods and mobile phones worth over Indian rupees 21 lakhs. These items were being smuggled to Bangladesh through Petrapole integrated check-post in North 24 Parganas Dist, West Bengal: Border Security Force
7 month agoOdisha: Water level of Mahanadi River near Cuttack's Munduli Barrage increased after 46 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam were opened
7 month agoNaib Subedar Rajwinder Singh was critically injured in the clashes at LoC in Nowshera, Rajouri district, J&K & later succumbed to his injuries.
Protesters and police gather at a mall in Mong Kok, a year after the Prince Edward MTR Station violence. HongKong
7 month agoGujarat: Heavy rain lashes several parts of Rajkot
Total number of #COVID19 cases in the state is 5,799 including 1,433 active cases, 4,289 recoveries and 33 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
Taliban: Newly built enemy CP in Jagarhyano area of Tagab district Kapisa that abused locals was attacked last night resulting in 11 soldiers killed & multiple wounded. Mujahid also killed in operation
Taliban on Yesterday's Clashes in Sherzad District Saying they Foiled ANSF SOF Attempt of Operations against Taliban killing 9 ANSF SOF Members (with Deadbodies Left) and injuring Several Others Taliban Also Rejected ANSF Claim of killing 19 Red Unit Members in Ops
Three Afghans accused of killing US troops among Taliban prisoners to be released: report
Mumbai: Senior official of top media house booked on charges of sexual harassment
7 month agoMore than 10 thugs destroyed the altar in memory of Chow Tse-lok and Chan Yin-lam who had died for HongKongProtests, and assaulted the citizens with punching, kicking and breaking glass bottle on someone's head. Source: @StandNewsHK
7 month agoPresident of the Republic of China (Taiwan): On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I'd like to extend a sincere welcome to Czech Republic @SenatCZ President @Vystrcil_Milos & all the members of the delegation. Our nations share many core values & we look forward to furthering cooperation in all areas
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 3 km N of Koga, Japan
The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.