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Washington-New Delhi Strategic Partnership Continues To Grow: US Envoy Says ‘If You Want To See The Future, Come To India’
Lauding India’s development strides, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said if anyone wants to see the future they should come to India.
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Discover The Unique Whipped Coffees Around The World
Coffee is an indispensable drink in the lives of many people, and the whipped coffee craze has to be one of the most appealing to caffeine lovers.
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China called out for destructing coral reefs in South China Sea
The global appeal to save vulnerable coral reefs against the backdrop of global warming is getting stronger, but the actions of the Chinese government and fishermen appear rather working in the opposite direction-- aggravating the loss of crucial underwater ecosystems. Land reclamation activities and illegal ornament trade by the Chinese have destroyed thousands of acres of coral reefs in the South China Sea.
COVID-19: UNFPA provides 7,000 hand sanitizer bottles for Vietnam
As part of the United Nations' response to support the Government of Vietnam’s efforts to contain and mitigate the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vietnam, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is delivering 7,000 bottles of hand sanitiser to Hanoi.
Tips on homemade facemask from fabric with/without sewing
Face mask is effective at capturing droplets, which is a main transmission route of coronavirus, however, the supplies of the products seem rapidly dwindle in some countries even for medical staff. Here are three tips to make your own face mask in traditional ways or without any needle or thread.
Thailand Coronavirus (covid-19) update: Temporarily blocks all travel, including Thais
The Thai government will block all travel to Thailand, including by Thais, from April 2-15 to prepare "state quarantine" facilities after more local COVID-19 patients have been linked to imported cases.
Coronavirus Latest: NO DEATH, 86 patients recovered in Vietnam
Coronavirus (Covid-19) latest news: The world saw its number of Covid-19 infections surpass 1 million cases today with more than 53,000 deaths. In Vietnam, total of 86 patients have fully recovered and received discharge from hospital.
The Earth is shaking a little less thanks to COVID-19 outbreak
As traffic has slowed to a mimimum, most people’s activities come to a halt to contain the global COVID-19 pandemic, the world is seeing about a 30% to 50% reduction in ambient seismic noise, making its upper crust is moving less, scientists claim.
Cats can contract the novel coronavirus
Chinese researchers recently claim that cats are susceptible to the coronavirus and can transmit the novel virus to other cats through respiratory droplets, while the infection risks are lower in dogs. The Harbin Veterinary Research Institute team also concludes that chickens, pigs and ducks are not likely to catch the virus.
Thailand announces nationwide curfew from Friday to curb Covid-19 pandemic
Thailand will announce a nationwide curfew between 10pm to 4am as of April 3 in a move to constrain the spread of the new coronavirus, Reuters cited a statement of the government.
Chinese faulty coronavirus medical supplies were rejected by European countries but acceptable to some Asean
A number of European governments have rejected Chinese-made equipment designed to combat the coronavirus outbreak despite their medical supply shortage while several South Asian nations insist on using Chinese medical products due to their running out of options with the weak public health systems.
Australian scientists test potential Covid-19 vaccines on ferrets
Researchers of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia have tested two potential coronavirus vaccines on ferrets to determine whether the vaccines may proceed to human trials on April 2, BBC reported.
Series of global press and social media reported "China concealing the truth" on Coronavirus
Many press and news agencies include well-known and trust-worthy ones in the world have simultaneously reported on what called "China concealing the truth on Covid-19" recent days. While more than 935,000 people have now been infected with the deadly virus and 47,200 dead, as millions are in lockdown across the world indefinitely. What is really happening in our world?
COVID-19 elderly patients died after giving up ventilator to help others
While many hospitals, medical facilities around the world are facing dire shortage of personal protective gears, and medical treating equipments as the COVID-19 pandemic is going more rampant, some old patients are willing to put other's lives before their own. Don Giuseppe Berardelli, Italian, 72, and Suzanne Hoylaerts, German, 90, both refused intensive care treatment for COVID-19 to save ventilator for younger patients in need.
Coronavirus latest news, 2 April: More than 935,000 infections, 47,000 deaths and 194,000 recoveries
The US has recorded more than 25.000 infectious cases, surging its infectious number to over 200.000. Otherwise, the world saw its new number of 935,000 infections. The UK government calls for increased supply of COVID-19 testing kits.
China: Fears of second COVID-19 wave as over 1,000 asymptomatic cases confirmed
There are concerns in China that the end of lockdowns will see thousands of infectious people move back into daily life without knowing they carry the virus, because they have no symptoms and so have not been tested.
China tightens coronavirus test kit exports after accuracy questioned
China says only companies approved by the National Medical Products Administration can ship their coronavirus test kits overseas after several European countries complained about the accuracy of some Chinese-made tests.
Vietnam affirms support for peace process led by Afghanistan people
Vietnam has reaffirmed support for peace process led by Afghan people at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)'s teleconference on March 31 discussing Afghanistan situation and activities of the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
Russia claims to have successfully manufacture three COVID-19 drugs 1
The three drugs are Triazavirin, Favipiravir and the Japanese based Fortepren drug, Vladimir Checkhonin, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences told Sputnik in a statement on March 29.
US announces $174mln foreign aid including $3mln to Vietnam for COVID-19 battle
The United State would aid US$174 million financial assistance to 64 countries including USD3 million to Vietnam to help the fight against coronavirus pandemic, its Department of State announced.
Mobilising overall strength of ASEAN Community to curbing spread of COVID-19
Participants share information about the situation in ASEAN member states as well as the implementation of measures in each country since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 patients could still be contagious 8 days after symptoms disappear
Haft of the patients with mild COVID-19 infections in a study still carry the novel coronavirus 2.5 - 8 days after they’ve appeared to recover, Science Daily reported.
Vietnam calls for dialogue, solutions for Syria amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, has called all concerned parties to continue pursuing dialogue and seeking long-term political solutions for the situation in Syria.
