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Borrell vows EU's 'full support' for Ukraine on frontline visit
AFP, Published on 05/01/2022
» KYIV - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell vowed the bloc's full support for Ukraine Wednesday as he visited amid fears Moscow plans to invade and ahead of US-Russia talks on the crisis.
US addresses Jan 6 security issues, but divisions seethe on anniversary
AFP, Published on 05/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - The US Capitol's police chief and the attorney general reassured Americans on Wednesday that they have addressed the security collapse behind the January 6 attack on Congress -- even if the anger and conspiracy theories fueling the insurrection are stronger than ever.
Psychedelic drug firm gets rare endorsement from Big Pharma
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/01/2022
» The US arm of a prominent Japanese drugmaker has invested in a psychedelic drug discovery company in a rare endorsement by big pharma of the new and mostly illegal field of drugs.
Singapore sees Omicron coronavirus wave outpacing Delta
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2022
» SINGAPORE: Singapore expects the Omicron coronavirus variant to cause a bigger wave of infections than Delta, the health ministry said on Wednesday, adding a booster dose will soon be required for adults to maintain their fully vaccinated status.
Singapore says boosters needed to be considered fully vaccinated
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/01/2022
» Singapore says booster shots will be required to maintain people’s vaccination status, as the city-state prepares to tackle an expected wave of the Omicron Covid-19 variant that’s seen to have less severe effects.
Test & Go, nightlife resumption decision at key meeting on Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2022
» The future of the Test & Go programme for air travellers and reopening of night entertainment are key issues to be thrashed out at a meeting on Friday, officials said on Wednesday.
Meth pills seized on Mekong river bank
Pattanapong Sripiachai, Published on 05/01/2022
» NAKHON PHANOM: A ranger patrol seized 756,000 methamphetamine pills and 500 grammes of crystal meth found in bundles left on the Mekong River bank in Ban Phaeng district on Tuesday night.
Omicron variant of Covid surges around globe
AFP, Published on 05/01/2022
» HONG KONG: Asian financial hub Hong Kong banned flights from eight nations on Wednesday as part of strict new virus curbs, with Omicron outbreaks spiralling out of control from Europe to the United States.
Holiday road toll wrap: 333 killed, 2,672 injured
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/01/2022
» A total of 333 people lost their lives and 2,672 were injured in 2,707 road accidents nationwide during the seven deadly days of the New Year holiday, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Boontham Letsukheekasem said on Wednesday.
Macron sparks backlash after warning France's unvaccinated
AFP, Published on 05/01/2022
» PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday faced anger from opponents and chaos in parliament after issuing a provocative warning to people in France not yet vaccinated against Covid-19 that he would pressure them as much as possible by limiting access to key aspects of life.