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Firefighters battle California wildfire as heat wave grips much of US
AFP, Published on 25/07/2022
» MIDPINES (UNITED STATES) - California firefighters were making slow progress Monday battling a raging wildfire near Yosemite National Park that will force some residents to evacuate with "just the shirts on their back," officials said.
Ukraine eyes first grain exports 'this week'
AFP, Published on 25/07/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine said Monday it expects to export its first grain shipments under a UN-backed deal to lift Russia's blockade "this week", days after missile strikes by the Kremlin threw the accord into doubt.
Govt decides not to raise alert for monkeypox
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» The government decided on Monday not to declare monkeypox another serious communicable disease as health authorities remain confident they can contain the virus.
Travellers must complete online declaration before flight to Hong Kong
Published on 25/07/2022
» HONG KONG: All incoming travellers from overseas must complete their Covid-19 health declaration online from Thursday before flying into Hong Kong under a new requirement by the government to speed up processing at the airport.
UK to host 2023 Eurovision as Ukraine bows out
AFP, Published on 25/07/2022
» LONDON - Britain said Monday it had reluctantly agreed to host next year's Eurovision song contest, after organisers said there was no prospect of the event going ahead in war-torn Ukraine.
Philippines' Marcos Jr unveils economic blueprint for 'turbulent time'
Published on 25/07/2022
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed Monday to slash poverty, rein in soaring food prices and boost renewable energy, as he unveiled an ambitious blueprint for his six-year term.
Covid antibodies offer weak defence against fast-spreading BA.5 sub-variant
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» Antibodies are less effective in protecting people from the stronger, now-dominant BA.5 sub-variant of Covid-19, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
KFC operator in Thailand explores sale of business: sources
Published on 25/07/2022
» SINGAPORE: Restaurants Development Company is exploring the sale of its KFC franchise business in Thailand, valued at roughly $300 million, as revenue rebounds with a recovery in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, three sources aware of the matter said.
Southern Islamic leaders want to rollback legalisation of cannabis
Published on 25/07/2022
» Southern Islamic leaders are planning further action to press for the return of marijuana to the narcotics list after the government turned a deaf ear to their initial call last week.
Bus plunges into Kenyan river valley, 34 dead
Published on 25/07/2022
» NAIROBI: Thirty four people died in central Kenya when their bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a river valley, local media reported on Monday.