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Covid-19 Update: Global cases reach 81.9 million
In its latest update on Wednesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 81,960,614 and 1,788,731, respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 19,548,706 and 338,544, respectively, according to the CSSE.
French couturier Pierre Cardin passes away
The French designer was celebrated for being a forerunner in his field and for revolutionizing the business of fashion to how we know it today. Not only was Cardin the first designer in the 1950s to retail his collections in department stores, but he was also the first to diversify his brand and capitalise on the brand name by selling everything from perfumes, accessories, pens to even cars and food.
We expect India to intervene to stop the genocide: Uyghur leader
Talking to IANS, World Uyghur Congress President Dolkun Isa, who is living in exile in Germany, said that India has a strong influence internationally and should intervene to stop the Uyghur genocide. Detailing the repression the Uyghurs are facing in their East Turkestan homeland, especially in the "education centres" set up by the Chinese government, he cited India's approach to the Tibetan refugees to seek his support for his people.
Joe Biden accuses Defence of transition obstruction
In a video message posted on Twitter on Monday, Biden, who takes office on January 20, 2021, said: "My team needs a clear picture of our force posture around the world and our operations to deter our enemies. "We need full visibility into the budget planning underway at the Defence Department and other agencies in order to avoid any window of confusion or catch-up that our adversaries may try to exploit."
No alterations in ascending relations with India: Nepal
KP Sharma Oli government in Nepal is looking to hold the foreign minister-level Joint Commission meeting that will see Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali visiting India, Nepal’s ambassador to India Nilambar Acharya told the Times of India. The ambassador spoke for the first time ever since the KP Sharma Oli government decided to dissolve the lower house of the parliament last week which translated into huge political unrest in the country.
Antonio Guterres calls for making 2021 'year of healing'
Noting that 2020 has been "a year of trials, tragedies and tears", Guterres said that "Covid-19 upended our lives and plunged the world into suffering and grief". Guterres stressed that "poverty, inequality and hunger are rising. Jobs are disappearing and debts are mounting. Children are struggling. Violence in the home is increasing, and insecurity is everywhere".
Targeted killings are attack on new generation: Ashraf Ghani
Ghani made the remarks at a cabinet meeting on Monday, TOLO News reported. Since November 7, five journalists and two civil society activists have been killed in various incidents across Afghanistan. On Sunday, the Interior Affairs Ministry said that three suspects were arrested for their involvement in the November 7 blast that killed three people, including former TOLOnews anchor Yama Siawash.
German pilot celebrates vaccine commencement by flying syringe shaped route
Mapping out the route he would need to take on a GPS device, pilot Samy Kramer took to the skies near Lake Constance in southern Germany and flew 200 kilometres.
Public barred from viewing Sydney's NYE fireworks
However, members of the public were told that they would not be able to enter designated zones around the city centre and harbour's edge unless granted an exemption by the government. Venues within the zone will be able to hold planned functions, however a limit on attendance numbers was tightened to one person per four square metres.
Karima Baloch's death turning point in Balochistan's freedom struggle?
A day after being reported missing, Karima's body was pulled out of Lake Ontario in Canada's Toronto last Sunday. However, instead of investigating the murder angle, the local police determined it to be a "non-criminal death" and said "no foul play" was suspected. Toronto Police's decision to not investigate the matter has come in for huge criticism from Karima's family, friends, fellow activists and human rights organisations who said that the 37-year-old had been receiving anonymous death threats after criticising the Justin Trudeau government for allowing Pakistani radical elements and army officials to settle down in the country.
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