Covid-19: Death toll mounts to 3,035 in Bangladesh
Jul 29, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The death toll from coronavirus has reached 3,035 in Bangladesh on Wednesday as the country recorded 35 more fatalities to the disease in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus: Reshape the urban world to aid ‘ground zero’ pandemic cities
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:59 pm
New York: Cities have proved to be “ground zero” the world over for the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN chief said on Tuesday, encouraging leaders everywhere to “rethink and reshape the urban world” as we recover.
New York Times accuses Russia of spreading disinformation about COVID-19 outbreak
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The New York Times accused Russia of spreading disinformation about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - claims Russia has repeatedly denied.
We must all accept hard choices if we’re to beat COVID-19, urges WHO
Jul 28, 2020, at 03:12 pm
New York:Governments everywhere should adopt a much more focused approach to stopping coronavirus transmission if they want to avoid having to impose sweeping lockdowns once again.
Jul 26, 2020, at 12:42 am
With the world still battling COVID-19 outbreak, Pakistan and China have entered a secret three-year deal to expand potential bio-warfare capabilities, including running several research projects related to the deadly agent anthrax, media reports said.
New foreign students barred from entering US if all classes online: Report
Jul 25, 2020, at 08:00 pm
Washington/IBNS: After rescinding the new rules to keep foreign students out of the country, the United States immigration officials said the new foreign students will be barred from entering the country if they decide to take the classes entirely online, an AP report said.
COVID-19 provides opportunity to resolve conflicts, address weaknesses across Arab region: UN chief
Jul 24, 2020, at 03:22 pm
New York: While all Arab states are facing difficulties in responding to COVID-19, the pandemic can also provide an opportunity to resolve long-standing conflicts and address structural weaknesses across the region, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.
Iran urged to release rights activist with COVID-19 symptoms ‘before it is too late’
Jul 23, 2020, at 06:30 pm
New York: A group of independent UN human rights experts has called for Iran to urgently release an activist who reportedly is ill with COVID-19 symptoms “before it is too late”.
Stop destabilising action: US Secretary of Defense Dr Mark Esper tells China
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:42 pm
Washington: Amid tension arising in different corners of the world due to China's aggressive stance, US Secretary of Defense Dr Mark Esper has directed China to stop its 'destabilizing actions' and abide by international laws and norms.
Cyber spy: US accuses hackers of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine data for China
Jul 23, 2020, at 05:08 pm
Washington: The US government has accused China of sponsoring hackers who have targeted labs developing vaccine to fight COVID-19 disease, which is believed to have spread across the globe from Wuhan.
Bangladesh COVID-19 cases reach 213,254 with 2,751 deaths
Jul 22, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Dhaka/Xinhua: Bangladesh reported 2,744 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total to 213,254, with 2,751 deaths so far.
Harness multilateralism’s power to urgently advance women’s rights amid COVID recovery
Jul 22, 2020, at 03:34 pm
With essential resources for women’s health being diverted to emergency COVID-19 response around the world, Governments, civil society leaders, CEOs and academic experts gathered virtually on Tuesday, to explore ways to accelerate the achievement of landmark targets set 25 years ago for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
COVID-19 scapegoating triggers fresh displacement in Yemen, warns migration agency
Jul 22, 2020, at 03:15 pm
New York: COVID-19 fears have prompted fresh displacement in war-torn Yemen, and forced many of those on the move to sell what little they have to survive, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh: 3057 test positive for COVID-19 , 41 die in past 24 hrs
Jul 21, 2020, at 10:48 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The death toll from coronavirus reached 2,709 in Bangladesh on Tuesday as 41 more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours while 3057 new cases were reported in the same period.
Australian coronavirus death toll rises to 126
Jul 21, 2020, at 09:32 pm
Canberra/Xinhua: Australia on Tuesday reported 388 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth welcomed the positive results from COVID-19 vaccine trials around the world.
Afghanistan registers 112 new COVID-19 cases, 35,615 in total
Jul 21, 2020, at 09:27 pm
Kabul/UNI: The Afghan Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday confirmed 112 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 35,615.
Two Brazilian ministers test positive for COVID-19
Jul 21, 2020, at 03:23 pm
Brasilia/Xinhua: Two members of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet said they had contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Monday.
Chinese mainland reports 5 new imported COVID-19 cases
Jul 20, 2020, at 02:05 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: The Chinese mainland reported five new imported COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 2,012, the National Health Commission said Monday.
Bangladesh Medical Research Council approves COVID-19 vaccine trial of Chinese firm
Jul 20, 2020, at 01:29 am
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) has approved the phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese firm Sinovac, Doctor Mahmud-Uz-Zaman, Director of the BMRC, confirmed the matter to UNI on Sunday.
‘Inequality defines our time’: UN chief delivers hard-hitting Mandela day message
Jul 20, 2020, at 12:33 am
New York: Inequality, an issue which “defines our time”, risks destroying the world’s economies and societies, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a hard-hitting speech on Saturday.
US State Department memo: Wuhan lab was not operating safely
Jul 19, 2020, at 06:00 am
Washington: The US State Department has released two partially redacted versions of unclassified memos written by American officials who had visited Wuhan Institute of Virology and expressed concerns over the safety protocols and practices followed by the laboratory in 2018, media reports said.
Spain orders culling of over 92,000 farmed mink after animals test positive for coronavirus
Jul 19, 2020, at 02:08 am
Teruel/IBNS: The Spanish authorities have ordered the culling of over 92,000 farmed mink after the animals tested positive for Novel Coronavirus, media reports said.
COVID-19 highlights need for renewed, inclusive multilateralism: UN chief
Jul 18, 2020, at 03:40 pm
New York: With the COVID-19 pandemic putting development gains at risk, exposing vulnerabilities and inequalities both within and among nations, the UN Secretary-General is urging governments to reexamine how they work together to solve global challenges.
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:23 pm
The world was off track in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, even before the COVID-19 crisis erupted, but can get back on course by increasing investment in public services, showing solidarity on financing, and “reshaping” how people work, learn, live and consume.
US House Speaker slams Trump for ignoring scientists as COVID-19 cases surge
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:02 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump refuses to ask for directions from scientists to address the COVID-19 crisis which is a dereliction of duty, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Thursday.
Trudeau announces $14bln in federal funding for provincial COVID-19 economic restart
Jul 17, 2020, at 03:07 pm
Ottawa/Sputnik: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that the federal government will provide $14 billion in funding for Canadian provinces and territories as part of its “safe restart” program.
Japan defence white paper claims Beijing is pushing territorial claims amid COVID-19
Jul 16, 2020, at 10:40 pm
Tokyo: Japan has said China is pushing its territorial claims under the cover of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bangladesh: Covid-19 death toll touches nearly 2,500-mark
Jul 16, 2020, at 10:31 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh has recorded 39 fresh fatalities from novel coronavirus on Thursday, taking the country's death toll around 2,500.
Canada: Ontario Provincial Police charge Florida couple for not self-isolating after entering Canada
Jul 16, 2020, at 04:43 am
North Bay,Ontario/IBNS: A senior couple from Florida, United States (U.S.) has been charged for failing to self-isolate after entering Canada, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) told media.
‘Country-driven’ approach needed to limit COVID-19 damage to food security
Jul 15, 2020, at 10:52 pm
New York: A ‘business as usual' approach is no longer an option, the head of the UN agriculture agency said on Tuesday, launching a new plan to move past the coronavirus pandemic.