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Developing Asia's economy to shrink by 0.4% in 2020
The latest growth forecast in a supplement to Asian Development 2020 shows an improvement from the -0.7 per cent GDP growth forecast in September, while the outlook for 2021 remains unchanged. Developing Asia’s subregions are forecast to contract this year, except for East Asia, which is expected to grow higher than earlier projected.
India-China ties badly damaged due to Beijing's dishonesty, says Foreign Minister S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during an online interactive session organised by Australian think tank Lowy Institute said China has given India five differing explanations for the massive deployment at the LAC.
Indian-American Raja Chari picked by NASA for Artemis Moon missions
Vice President of the US Mike Pence introduced the members of the Artemis Team on Wednesday during the eighth National Space Council meeting at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The astronauts on the Artemis Team come from a diverse range of backgrounds, expertise, and experience.
Gates Foundation announces additional $250mn for Covid-19 research
The Foundation called for global commitments to make Covid-related scientific innovations available in 2021 to everyone who needs them. This funding will support continued innovation to develop tests, treatments, and vaccines that are easier to scale and deliver, to ensure there are many options that are less expensive and can be used in different settings.
Former US Prez Obama monitored Trump rolling back his policies
The 44th President made these remarks while talking to the New York magazine about his new memoir “A Promised Land”, the Hill news reported.
No alcohol for 2 months after Covid-19 vaccine, experts tell why
Warning against alcohol consumption that has been issued is a general immune-boosting measure rather than as a specific contraindication or interaction with the vaccine. The warning came from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova, who said in an interview that Russians will have to observe extra precautions during the 42 days it takes for the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to become effective.
UAE thanks US for approving $23bn arms sales
The development came a day after the US Senate rejected efforts to block the sale of arms, which includes some 50 F-35 fighter jets, at least 18 Reaper drones and other precision weapons, Gulf News reported.
Boeing 737 MAX resumes operation in Brazil
The inaugural flight from Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre on Wednesday was operated by Brazil's low-cost airline Gol, Xinhua news agency reported. But the airline declined to unveil further details of the inaugural flight. In March 2019, Gol announced its decision to suspend the use of Boeing 737 MAX 8 model planes until further notice.
Spain to abolish value-added tax from Covid-19 vaccines
In Spain, Covid-19 vaccinations will be free for citizens and administered by the public health system, Montero, who is also the government spokesperson, told reporters on Wednesday after the weekly cabinet meeting.
Canada approves use of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
Wednesday's announcement came two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau notified that up to 249,000 doses of the two-dose vaccine will be on hand by this year's end to start a mass inoculation campaign, reports Xinhua news agency.
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