Over a million Slovaks took a coronavirus swab on Saturday as the country launched a huge logistical operation to test most of its population over the weekend to reverse a rise in the pandemic. Authorities say the ambitious plan to test most citizens aged over 10 among Slovakia’s 5.5 million people is the first of […]
Armenia and Azerbaijan once more accused each other of bombing residential areas on Saturday, in defiance of a pact to avoid the deliberate targeting of civilians in and around the mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Shelling was reported by both sides within hours of the latest agreement to defuse the conflict, reached after talks in Geneva […]
“From Sabarmati River Front, Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity, Kevadia, a mesmerising experience awaits you!” the SpiceJet Shuttle cheered on its Twitter platform, lauding the larger-than-life “symbol of unity.” The online booking for the Ahmedabad-Kevadia route was launched on October 30, on http://spiceshuttle.com.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the country’s first seaplane service in Ahmedabad. The flight connects Sabarmati Riverfront to Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Narmada district in the western state. The Prime Minister followed the inauguration by boarding a flight on the maiden seaplane between the two destinations. The seaplane took off from Male, […]
Tanzania’s two opposition parties on Saturday called on its supporters to take to the streets and demand a rerun in the wake of populist vote President John Magufuli’s election victory, which they have rejected as fraudulent. “We first call for fresh elections as soon as possible. We call for continuous, peaceful, countrywide demonstrations until our […]
South Korea sees bustling Halloween crowds take to streets on Saturday despite continued warnings by authorities against potential new coronavirus spread.. While most major clubs in the popular areas of Hongdae, Itaewon and Gangnam were closed as part of precautionary measures, people instead flocked to bars in the areas to enjoy the weekend. Itaewon in […]
Global Village, Dubai’s renowned multicultural tourist destination on Friday night broke the Guinness record for the ‘Most Videos in a Music Medley’ at the lively Global Gig, hosted at the site — the biggest virtual rock concert in history. As the region’s first hub for culture, shopping and entertainment, the Village is a highly celebrated […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday declared a one-month partial coronavirus lockdown, shutting restaurants and other leisure activities in Athens and other major cities from next week. “We must act now, before intensive care units buckle under the strain of lives in danger,” Mitsotakis said in a televised address. The prime minister said eateries, […]
The 6.6-magnitude earthquake has destroyed many buildings in western Izmir, raising fears of casualties. The temblor was also felt in Greek island of Samos where a church has suffered damages. A strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has shaken Turkey and Greece. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said Friday’s earthquake was centered in the […]
In an update to a blog post discussing Facebook’s Dangerous Individuals and Organisations policy, the platform this week dropped the figures associated with QAnon, a far right, extremist conspiracy network, and the removal of all accounts linked with the ideology. According to policy, the company has removed 1,700 Pages, 5,600 Groups and around 18,700 Instagram […]
Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of Britain’s Labour Party, has been suspended from office over dismissive comments refuting anti-Semitism charges, pending investigation, a party spokesman said Thursday, . Serving as the leader of the Opposition since 2015, the British politician’s suspension comes after a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) accused him […]
