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WHO experts back Covid booster dose for immunocompromised
After four days of talks last week, the WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) on Monday recommended that such people should receive a third dose of a vaccine on the WHO Emergency Use Listing (UEL) as they are "less likely to respond adequately to vaccination following a standard primary vaccine series and are at high risk of severe Covid-19 disease", reports Xinhua news agency.
Guterres appeals for Afghan aid, saying no 'collective punishment for people'
He said that regardless of the questions like recognition of the Taliban regime, the country's frozen assets and ensuring the regime keeps its word on many issues, it was imperative to inject cash into the economy to keep the nation from collapsing. "Clearly, the main responsibility for finding a way back from the abyss lies with those that are now in charge in Afghanistan," he said.
Chinese mouthpiece says if India starts a war, it will definitely lose
"In handling the border dispute with India, it is of the utmost importance for China to do two things. First, we should stick to the principle that no matter how India makes trouble, China's territory belongs to China and we will never cede it. India is still sleepwalking on the border issue. We can wait for it to wake up," Global Times said.
Economics Nobel goes to US researchers for insights into labour market dynamics
While Card, 65, Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, will get half of the 10 mn Swedish kronor ($1.14 mn) prize amount, the other half will be shared between Angrist, 61, the Ford Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Imran Khan and Pakistan military in standoff over new ISI chief
Senior Pakistan journalist Najam Sethi said on a TV show that the prime minister's position on the matter has led to a standoff, which is why the notification has not been signed. After the announcement from ISPR, there was no confirmation from the PM House and this delay was unusual.
BLA claims responsibility for bomb attack that killed Pakistan journalist
Shahid Zehri was killed while driving in his vehicle in the town of Hub, about 20 km (12 miles) west of Pakistan's largest city of Karachi, on Sunday evening, police say. The explosion appeared to have been caused by a magnetic device attached underneath the driving seat in Zehri's vehicle, Younus Raza, a senior police official said.
US, UK warn of attack on Kabul Serena Hotel
A statement released by the State Department on Monday said: "Because of security threats at the Serena Hotel, we advise US citizens to avoid travelling to the hotel and the surrounding vicinity. "US citizens who are at or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately."
Talks with US to continue if necessary: Taliban
"The Two-day dialogue between the delegations of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and the US went well. Political issues were discussed in detail during the meeting and full implementation of the Doha agreement was considered by the Islamic Emirate as the best way for resolving problems," the Ministry said in a statement.
S.Korean provincial chief nominated as ruling party's prez candidate
In the party's presidential primary that began on September 4, Lee has won 50.29 per cent of all votes cast by both party members and ordinary citizens, reports Xinhua news agency. It was followed by former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon with 39.14 per cent, former Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae with 9.01 per cent and two-term lawmaker Park Yong-jin with 1.55 per cent.
No breakthrough in India, China military talks to resolve remaining border disputes
Further, Chinese could not provide any forward-looking proposals. "The meeting thus did not result in resolution of the remaining areas," Indian Army said in a statement. The 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on October 10, 2021.
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