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Nicaragua votes, with Ortega re-election all but certain
AFP, Published on 07/11/2021
» MANAGUA - Under ring-of-steel security, Nicaragua on Sunday opened its polls for presidential elections dismissed as a "sham" by the international community, with all viable challengers to long-term leader Daniel Ortega locked up or in exile.
US finally reopening borders after 20 months
AFP, Published on 07/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States reopens its land and air borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19, ending 20 months of restrictions on travel from around the globe that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties.
British foreign secretary to visit Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2021
» LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will travel to Malaysia on Sunday as part of a week-long visit to Southeast Asia aimed at deepening economic and security ties in the region, her office said.
'China is ready' to make RCEP trade deal tariff cuts
Published on 07/11/2021
» HONG KONG: China is on track to cut tariffs when an Asia-Pacific trade deal comes into force at the start of next year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Former economics guru Virabongsa dies at 78
Online Reporters, Published on 07/11/2021
» Virabongsa Ramangkura, one of the best-known economists and ministers in several governments, died on cancer on Sunday. He was 78.
Sudan security fires tear gas as anti-coup campaign starts
AFP, Published on 07/11/2021
» KHARTOUM - Sudanese security forces on Sunday fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teacher at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month's military takeover.
Protestors expose the stark reality of climate progress at COP26
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2021
» The parade of announcements this week from world leaders, finance figures and climate diplomats at the COP26 summit culminated in a weekend parade of protesters through Glasgow, Scotland. The message from the thousands carrying placards around the venue of the meeting is one most insiders would agree with: The progress is still not enough to avoid catastrophe.
625 inmates infected with Covid-19 at two Korat prisons
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 07/11/2021
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A total of 625 inmates at two prisons in this northeastern province have been infected with Covid-19, the provincial communicable disease committee reported on Sunday.
Lorry drivers to resume protest against high diesel prices Nov 16
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 07/11/2021
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Operators of cargo trucks throughout the country plan to stage a second protest on Nov 16 to demand that diesel prices be capped at 25 baht per litre for at least one year, Northeastern Transport Association deputy secretary-general Thanasant Kulpessaranond said on Sunday.
Hong Kong vaccine experts do not rule out fourth jab for some residents
Published on 07/11/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong government vaccine experts have said they do not rule out the possibility of a fourth Covid-19 jab for residents, with the city rolling out third shots under its booster programme next week.