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Covid-19 delta variant now 20% of US cases
"As was the case with B117 -- we seem to be following the pattern with the Delta variant, with a doubling time of about two weeks if you look from the May 8th with 1.2, to 2.7, to 9.9, and as of a couple of days ago, 20.6 per cent of the isolates are Delta," Fauci said at a White House briefing on Tuesday. "Similar to the situation in the UK, the Delta variant is currently the greatest threat in the US to our attempt to eliminate Covid-19," he added.
For peace in Afghanistan, hold terrorism supporters accountable: S Jaishankar
"A durable peace in Afghanistan requires a genuine 'double peace'; that is, peace within Afghanistan and peace around it. It requires harmonising the interests of all, both within and around that country," he said on Tuesday during a Security Council debate. While ensuring that Afghanistan is not used by terrorists to threaten or attack other countries, "those providing financial support to terrorist entities must be held accountable", he said.
Serious blow to Oli as SC quashes his Cabinet reshuffle
Oli, who slipped to caretaker status after the dissolution of the House and declaring the elections in November, had expanded the Cabinet and added 20 new faces on June 4 and June 10. Oli had dissolved the House on May 21 and declared the elections after he lost the vote of confidence in the House.
Young adults less likely to take Covid shots, says US CDC
Factors like income and education may also affect vaccine hesitancy, the New York Times reported on Monday. The first study looked at vaccination coverage among adults in the US between December 14, 2020 and May 22, 2021. The findings revealed that 57 per cent of adults had received at least one vaccine dose, by May 22.
IS' India & global offshoots turn important post Iraq-Syria loss: Europol
Europol, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, that assists 27 European Union member states in their fight against serious international crime and terrorism, in its report 'EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2021' stated: "Following the loss of territorial control in Iraq and Syria, IS's global affiliates will become increasingly important in upholding the image of the organisation's continued success."
14 Taliban militants dead in Afghan airstrike
The strike which occurred late monday night in Qushmal village of Firoz Nakhchir suburban district also destroyed five rocket-propelled grenade launchers, two heavy guns, and seven assault rifles, the Ministry said in a statement. The latest offensive comes as Afghanistan is witnessing an increase in security incidents as the Taliban outfit has intensified their activities since the start of the US-led forces pull out on May 1.
10 largest ongoing refugee crises in the world
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 82.4 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2020 as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order. Among them are nearly 26.4 million refugees, around half of whom are under the age of 18.
Tropical storm kills 14 people in Alabama
Claudette had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. However, the weather service issued flash flood warnings in parts of eastern North Carolina, where a high risk of rip currents was posted for several beaches, Xinhua news agency quoted USA Today report as saying.
3 people killed in Colorado shooting
The Arvada Police Department announced that that there was a shooting on Monday in Olde Town Arvada and described it as an "active situation" and "very large-scale scene", reports Xinhua news agency A police officer was killed in the square near the Arvada Library, and his identity will be released after the family is notified, KUSA-TV, an NBC-affiliated television station, reported, citing the Department as saying.
US FDA approves drug developed by Indian-American's firm
According to the company, the drug called SoanzXR "provides a new treatment option to people suffering from heart failure who experience persistent edema, swelling in the lower limbs and abdomen, despite a loop diuretic therapy, as well as patients with chronic kidney disease", the American Bazaar media outlet reported.
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