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US imposing restrictions on travel from India starting Tuesday: Harris
"We have announced that starting Tuesday on the advice of the CDC (Centres for Disease Control, our COVID-19 experts, medical experts and national security advisors -- travel restrictions will come into force for India," Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters on Friday.
Russia imposes entry ban on 8 EU officials
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that eight officials from the European Union (EU)'s bodies and member countries are banned from entering Russia in retaliation. The sanctioned figures include President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, and European Commission Vice President for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova, Xinhua reported.
Pakistan recalls ambassador in Saudi Arabia over corruption charges
The announcement came during a weekly press briefing at the Pakistan foreign office, where the spokesperson Zahid Chaudhri confirmed that officials in the Pakistan embassy in Saudi Arabia, had been called back. "Our Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia has already returned and orders have been issued for the recall of six more officers of the diplomatic, community welfare and consular wings of the embassy," confirmed Chaudhri.
Blue Origin teases ticket for seats on space tourism rocket
The video features Bezos wearing a cowboy-hat and driving an electric Rivian truck through the Texas desert right after Blue Origin's 15th New Shepard test flight on April 14. "Alright here we go," said Bezos while driving the truck.
China begins damage control exercise over anti-Covid supplies to India
Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said at a media conference on Thursday that Indian companies are also sourcing some essential medical supplies and equipment from China to fight the pandemic.
Bangladesh approves China's Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use
Major General Mahbubur Rahman, Director General of Bangladesh's Directorate General of Drug Administration, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday, the Xinhua news agency reported. "We've issued emergency use approval for the Chinese-made jab."
UN launches intelligence tool for natural capital accounting
Developed by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and BC3, the new tool, launched on Thursday, can vastly accelerate the implementation of the new ground-breaking standard for valuing the contributions of nature that was adopted by the UN Statistical Commission last month.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 150.1 mn
In its latest update on Friday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 150,102,206 and 3,161,637, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 32,283,801 and 575,070, respectively, according to the CSSE.
US to deploy additional forces to Afghanistan as withdrawal underway
White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One that "a drawdown is underway," saying that the US military would deploy additional military assets to Afghanistan and the region to cover the withdrawal, Xinhua reported. "Elements of an Army Ranger Task Force will temporarily deploy to Afghanistan to assist with the force protection of forces on the ground as we initiate withdrawal operations," she noted.
EU lawmakers want 'Covid-19 certificate' to guarantee free movement
On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted their negotiating position on the Commission's proposal, according to which EU member state governments should not impose quarantines, tests or self-isolation measures on certificate holders, Xinhua reported.
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