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Philippines to lift travel ban on India, 9 other countries
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation of the inter-agency Covid-19 task force to lift the current travel restrictions on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, reports Xinhua news agency. "International travellers coming from the above mentioned countries shall, however, comply with the appropriate entry, testing, and quarantine protocols," Roque said in a statement.
Guterres to convene high-level event on Afghan humanitarian situation
The conference will seek a swift scale-up in funding so that the life-saving humanitarian operation can continue, and appeal for full and unimpeded humanitarian access to make sure Afghans continue to get the essential services they need, Xinhua news agency quoted spokesman Stephane Dujarric, as saying in a statement.
US Covid cases reach new daily high: CDC
The current seven-day moving average was 153,246, which was 123.6 per cent higher than the figure observed approximately one year ago and 1,217.0 per cent higher than the lowest record on June 18, 2021, Xinhua news agency quoted the report released on Friday as saying.
Afghanistan women demand inclusion in new Taliban govt
Friday's rally of Afghan women came a day after a similar one was staged in Herat amid the Taliban trying to form a new government following their complete takeover of the country last month, said the TOLO News report. The Taliban, who are yet to decide on female leadership roles, have already said that women can work in government institutions but not in higher-ranking positions.
Japan PM won't compete in ruling party leadership race
Saying that it would be impossible to run in the LDP's election while doing his work, Suga told reporters that he wanted to focus on the Covid-19 measures during his remaining time, adding that he would explain his decision probably next week at a press conference, reports Xinhua news agency.
EU agree to re-establish joint presence in Kabul
Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told a press conference on Friday after an informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers that this task was conditional on whether security conditions are met for talks with the new government in Afghanistan, reports Xinhua news agency.
Zambian Parliament elects 1st-ever woman Speaker
On Friday, Cecilia Mbewe, clerk of the National Assembly, declared Mutti as the Speaker after the nomination went through unopposed, reports Xinhua news agency. Mutti was duly elected during the first session of the 13th National Assembly following the general elections held on August 12.
AirAsia Indonesia extends flight suspension until Sep 30
"The temporary suspension of our scheduled flight services has been extended until September 30, 2021, in order to support efforts of the Indonesian government in controlling the COVID-19 situation in the country, which is still volatile," Xinhua news agency quoted the AirAsia Indonesia management as saying on Friday.
Trudeau defends election call amid pandemic in leaders' debate
An election is needed now to allow Canadians to "weigh in on how we will end this pandemic" and "choose how we finish this", said Trudeau, who positioned his governing Liberal Party as best suited to continue the work it has done, particularly in obtaining enough vaccines for everyone eligible to receive a dose, reports Xinhua news agency.
Vladimir Putin urges unity to address Afghan challenges
"It is necessary to unite to effectively resist terrorism, drug-trafficking, organised crime ... These are common threats. And since they are common, we can only effectively resist them together," Putin said at the session on Friday. The President called the US mission in Afghanistan catastrophic, considering the resources and time spent in the region.
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