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US life expectancy drops 1.5 years during pandemic
Covid-19 deaths contributed to about 74 per cent of the decline in life expectancy among the general US population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics found. Another 11 per cent of the decline can be attributed to increases in deaths from accidents or unintentional injuries, including drug overdose deaths, the Xinhua news agency reported.
One week in office, Nepal PM fails to expand his Cabinet
Deuba, who was backed by his own party Nepali Congress, Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre), Janata Samajbadi Party, Janamorcha Nepal, 22 lawmakers belonging to the opposition, and Nepal Communist Party-UML, is struggling to expand his five-member Cabinet. On July 13, Deuba, after being sworn-in as the Prime Minister, had formed a five-member Cabinet.
Former Pak diplomat's daughter beheaded over breakup in Islamabad
Bol News reported the victim was identified as 27-year-old Noor Mukadam, daughter of Shaukat Muqakam, who served as Pakistan's Ambassador to South Korea and Kazakhstan. Police said she was stabbed and beheaded with a sharp instrument after firing, while another person was injured in the incident, the report said. A friend of the girl has been arrested for her alleged involvement in the incident, they said.
New Covid-19 cases, deaths and spread of variants all on the rise: WHO
A total of 3.4 million new cases have been confirmed last week, during which approximately an average of 490,000 cases were identified each day, compared with 400,000 cases the week before. It confirmed that the novel coronavirus is spreading faster in the world, the WHO said in its weekly update.
Over 4 million children in US infected with Covid-19
As of July 15, almost 4.09 million children have been infected with Covid-19. After decreases in weekly reported cases over the past couple of months, the country began to see increases in cases in July, according to the report. Over 23,500 child cases were reported in the week ending July 15, according to the report. Children represented 14.2 per cent of all Covid-19 cases in the country, the Xinhua news agency reported.
UK, France agree deal on English Channel crossings
On Monday, at least 430 migrants crossed the Channel -- a record for one day. The previous daily high of 416 was set in September last year. The Home Office said on Tuesday that 287 people had landed in the UK. On Tuesday, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and French interior minister Gerald Darmanin agreed to "strengthen co-operation".
Covid-19: Half of Australians in lockdown again
A third state, South Australia, joined Victoria and parts of New South Wales in lockdown on Tuesday. Fewer than 14 per cent of Australians are vaccinated - the worst rating among OECD nations, the BBC reported. Australia's two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, are among places facing uncertainty over when to re-open. Re-openings in the UK and the US have increased pressure on the federal government.
Indians to benefit from Canada's family reunification programme
Since the sponsors have to show a certain minimum income requirement, the Canadian government has allowed them to include state benefits received during the Covid lockdown towards their income. This will ensure that applicants are not penalised for lost income during the pandemic.
Pakistan's economic situation changing now: Imran
In a message on the occasion of Eid, the prime minister conveyed his felicitations to the citizens of Pakistan, and the Muslim world, The Nation reported on Wednesday. The country's economy was put on the right track and as a result of government's steps, the economic indicators were showing positive trends, he added. The prime minister said through different schemes launched by his government.
Talisman Sabre 2021 war games emit multiple signals to China in Indo-Pacific theatre
A biennial exercise, it has a number of new countries for the first time. China has sent two spy ships to keep an eye on the exercise, adding to the significance of and interest in the Talisman Sabre war games. Probal Dasgupta, former army officer and author of the book, Watershed 1967: India's Forgotten Victory Over China, tells India Narrative that China would be concerned that "contingents from Japan and Korea are participating.
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