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Delta variant accounts for 99% of global Covid cases: WHO
The WHO's technical lead on Covid, almost all of the up to 900,000 Covid cases sequenced worldwide over the last 60 days originated from the delta strain. Van Kerkhove's comments come amid an international increase in Covid infections driven by surging cases in Europe. The Continent accounted for roughly 60 per cent of the more than 3.3 million new cases in the world last week.
Biden-successor chatter: Harris currently not scaring any prospective opponents
As Vice President Kamala Harris grapples with a portfolio of seemingly intractable issues and responsibilities that have drawn her away from the national spotlight -- she Zoomed into the infrastructure Cabinet meeting from Paris on Friday -- other Democrats have raised their own national profiles, the report said.
Covid-19 cases rise in parts of US amid sustained vaccination push
Anthony Fauci's comments came just a day after the country reported a seven-day average of more than 82,000 new cases, up 11 per cent from the week before, according to a CNBC report. Nationwide cases were down 57 per cent last week from the Delta wave's peak this summer, but a jump in Covid-19 patients in the Midwest and Northeast is fueling the sudden increase, Xinhua news agency reported.
Xi Jinping crowns himself and sprints for life
The Plenary Session passed the "Third Historical Resolution" in the history of the Chinese Communist Party". It was like using a century of history is to better lock in the future. The Communist Party of China (CCP) unsurprisingly adopted the resolution to further enhance President Xi Jinping's idol status in the country, which heralds a new era.
India's Chandrayaan-2 avoids collision with NASA's moon orbiter
According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter and National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) LRA were predicted to come very close to each other on October 20, 2021 near the Lunar North pole.
We have all the conditions needed for occupying seat of Afghanistan at UN: Taliban
In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Taliban Spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban "opened up a new phase" of investments and joint ventures in Afghanistan. The spokesperson further said that the Taliban regime was complying with the Doha agreement and the government would not let international terrorist outfits operate on its soil, the report said.
UN responds to Elon Musk on how his wealth could address world hunger
"This hunger crisis is urgent, unprecedented, AND avoidable. Elon Musk, you asked for a clear plan and open books. Here it is!," Beasley said. The WFP's proposal, titled "A one-time appeal to billionaires", describes how billions donated by the world's richest people could be used to eradicate hunger.
US hid airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria: Report
The New York Times report, based on a recent investigation carried out by the newspaper, said the strike next to a town called Baghuz, was one of the largest civilian casualty incidents of the war against the Islamic State (IS) terror group, Xinhua news agency reported.
US concerned by S400 system arriving in India, but no decision on sanctions
However, it appears from his remarks on Monday that Washington has not yet decided how to deal with the transaction that requires the administration of President Joe Biden to either impose sanctions against India or give it an exemption.
Tesla deploying Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations
The move is said to be an effort to offer satellite-based internet to owners while charging their EVs. A user on Reddit noticed a Starlink dish, officially named Dishy McFlatface, at a Supercharger station in Lake City, Florida, According to Electrek. The Starlink Dish will provide wi-fi to those who are charging their cars. drivers can also access in-car entertainment options while charging with Standard Connectivity
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