US State Department memo: Wuhan lab was not operating safely
Washington: The US State Department has released two partially redacted versions of unclassified memos written by American officials who had visited Wuhan Institute of Virology and expressed concerns over the safety protocols and practices followed by the laboratory in 2018, media reports said.
Spain orders culling of over 92,000 farmed mink after animals test positive for coronavirus
Teruel/IBNS: The Spanish authorities have ordered the culling of over 92,000 farmed mink after the animals tested positive for Novel Coronavirus, media reports said.
COVID-19 highlights need for renewed, inclusive multilateralism: UN chief
New York: With the COVID-19 pandemic putting development gains at risk, exposing vulnerabilities and inequalities both within and among nations, the UN Secretary-General is urging governments to reexamine how they work together to solve global challenges.
The world was off track in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, even before the COVID-19 crisis erupted, but can get back on course by increasing investment in public services, showing solidarity on financing, and “reshaping” how people work, learn, live and consume.
US House Speaker slams Trump for ignoring scientists as COVID-19 cases surge
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump refuses to ask for directions from scientists to address the COVID-19 crisis which is a dereliction of duty, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Thursday.
Trudeau announces $14bln in federal funding for provincial COVID-19 economic restart
Ottawa/Sputnik: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that the federal government will provide $14 billion in funding for Canadian provinces and territories as part of its “safe restart” program.
Japan defence white paper claims Beijing is pushing territorial claims amid COVID-19
Tokyo: Japan has said China is pushing its territorial claims under the cover of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bangladesh: Covid-19 death toll touches nearly 2,500-mark
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh has recorded 39 fresh fatalities from novel coronavirus on Thursday, taking the country's death toll around 2,500.
Canada: Ontario Provincial Police charge Florida couple for not self-isolating after entering Canada
North Bay,Ontario/IBNS: A senior couple from Florida, United States (U.S.) has been charged for failing to self-isolate after entering Canada, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) told media.
‘Country-driven’ approach needed to limit COVID-19 damage to food security
New York: A ‘business as usual' approach is no longer an option, the head of the UN agriculture agency said on Tuesday, launching a new plan to move past the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Turn the tide’ across a turbulent world, UN chief urges key development forum
“Concrete, bold and implementable solutions” are needed to turn the tide on the many challenges the world is facing, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, on the biggest day so far for the UN’s key international forum on sustainable development.
Bangladesh records 33 new COVID-19 deaths
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 33 new deaths related to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
In Yemen, thousands of Ethiopian migrants stranded, COVID-19 likely widespread
New York: Tens of thousands of Ethiopian migrants have been stranded in war-ravaged Yemen where they continue to be subjected to arbitrary detention and exposure to COVID-19 infection, forcible relocation and abuse, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 test scam: Regent Hospital owner Mohammad Shahed arrested in Bangladesh
Dhaka/UNI: Rapid Action Battalion arrested Regent Group chairman Mohammad Shahed in Satkhira near Bangladesh’s border with India in the early hour on Wednesday.
Indonesia reports 1,522 new COVID-19 cases, 87 new deaths
Jakarta/Xinhua: The COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 1,522 within one day to 80,094, with the death toll adding by 87 to 3,797, Achmad Yurianto, a Health Ministry official, said at a press conference here on Wednesday.