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Pakistan uses China’s financial assistance to repay Saudi loan
“Saudis, in the past never insisted on the repayment of loans, but that did not happen this time. The message from Riyadh was clear that it wanted its money back,
India, Japan review security situation in Indo-Pacific region
Rajnath Singh, in a telephonic conversation with Nobuo, congratulated him on his appointment as Minister of Defence and expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries in spite of the limitations imposed by Covid-19.
Concerns over infecting others boosts acceptance of Covid vax
For the study, the researchers examined people's behaviour getting a flu vaccine as well as their future intentions to be vaccinated against the flu and Covid-19. Given that they encounter more people and have a greater risk of transmitting disease, it might seem that people in urban environments would be more highly motivated to vaccinate because of "prosocial" concerns - to protect others.
Nepal's Oli organises separate gathering as NCP on verge of collapse
Leaders from the opponent camp were not invited to the meeting. Oli's rival camp, led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, will also hold its own meeting later in the day. During the meeting, the Prime Minister announced the strength of the central committee will increase from the present 446 to 1,119. It has been decided that 556 members will be added to that committee immediately, whereas 197 others will be incorporated later.
China official suggests no let-up in Xinjiang, signals shift
Xinjiang is a Chinese autonomous region in the Northwest of China which has turned into a point of contention for the CCP amidst constant attacks by the US and other foreign nations over alleged human rights violation. It is home to the majority of the Uighurs and other predominately Muslim ethnic groups in China.
US Congress passes $900bn Covid-19 relief package
The long-awaited relief package was approved late Monday by the Republican-majority Senate with a 92-to-6 vote, along with government funding for the rest of the fiscal year, which ends on September 30, 2021, reports Xinhua news agency. The Democrat-led House of Representatives has also passed the package.
EU green-lights coronavirus vaccine
"We approved the first safe and effective vaccine against Covid-19. More vaccines will come soon. Doses of the vaccine approved today will be available for all EU countries, at the same time, on the same conditions," Xinhua news agency quoted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as saying on Monday night.
Mexico aims to address immigration with Biden govt: Prez
Lopez Obrador's remarks on Monday came after he held a 20-minute telephone conversation with Biden over the weekend, in which they agreed to strengthen bilateral immigration policy, reports Xinhua news agency. At the height of the migrant caravans headed toward the US border in 2019, Lopez Obrador's administration established a Comprehensive Development Plan for Central America and southern Mexico.
China's top legislature starts standing committee session
During the five-day session, lawmakers will review draft laws on Yangtze River conservation, rural vitalisation promotion, coast guard, the Hainan free trade port, and supervisory personnel, as well as on preventing food waste, fighting organised crimes, and protecting the military personnel's status, rights and interests, reports Xinhua news agency.
UN assessment teams to enter Ethiopia's Tigray: Spokesman
"I am pleased to tell you that our humanitarian colleagues confirmed that two inter-agency assessment teams are expected to enter Tigray following official approval from the federal government last week," Xinhua news agency Dujarric as saying at a briefing on Monday.
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