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Israel fires artillery into southern Lebanon
The fire on Monday night triggered sirens in the community of Kibbutz Misgav Am in northern Israel, reports Xinhua news agency. "Six failed launches were identified from Lebanon that did not cross into Israeli territory," a military spokesperson said in a statement. There were no immediate reports of casualties on both sides.
France, Germany, Spain conclude deal over new fighter jet to replace Rafael, Eurofighter aircraft
"A demonstrator of the future fighter aircraft will fly in 2027, paving the way for an operational aircraft in 2040," Xinhua news agency quoted French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly as saying here on Monday. The Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS) is the innovative core of the Future Combat Air System, which will replace the French Rafale and the German-Spanish Eurofighter jets.
California won't implement CDC mask guidance
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that it was safe for fully vaccinated people to skip face coverings and social distancing in most situations, following which many states lifted their mask mandates, reports Xinhua news agency. However, California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Mark Ghaly stressed that the 'Golden State' would keep the existing guidance
EU suspends increasing counter measures against US metal tariffs
Dombrovskis said on Monday that the move, which was taken in an effort to "reboot transatlantic relations", would offer "space to find joint solutions to this dispute and tackle global excess capacity", Xinhua news agency reported. The three said they were committed to engaging in discussions expeditiously to find solutions before the end of the year.
208 dead in Israeli-Palestinian hostilities: UN
The Gaza Ministry of Health reported on Monday that 198 people died, including 58 children, and 1,300 injured in seven days of bombardments by Israel, Xinhua news agency quoted the OCHA as saying. Meanwhile, Israel reported 10 fatalities and hundreds more injured by Palestinian rocket attacks launched from Gaza.
Sri Lanka declares new travel restriction
Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of Covid-19, General Shavendra Silva told Xinhua news agency on Monday that once the new travel restriction, which will be similar to a curfew, is lifted on the morning of May 25, it will be imposed once again at 11 p.m. on that day till 4 a.m. on May 28.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 163.3mn
In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 163,359,299 and 3,385,244, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 32,994,232 and 586,350, respectively, according to the CSSE.
US imposes sanctions against Myanmar officials
The Treasury said in a statement that it had blacklisted 16 individuals connected to the military, including four members of the State Administration Council, three adult children of previously designated military officials, and nine senior government officials, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Joe Biden expresses support for ceasefire in call with Israeli PM Netanyahu
"The President expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed U.S. engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end," according to a White House readout of the phone conversation. Biden "encouraged Israel to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians," said the readout.
UK further eases Covid-19 restrictions
While bars and restaurants in England and Wales are reopening their indoor seating areas for the first time in months on Monday, Scottish venues where this was already possible can now serve alcohol indoors again, reports dpa news agency.
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