Smoke from Siberian wildfires covers Mongolian capital

[ad_1] Smoke from massive wildfires raging in Russia’s Siberia has reached some parts of Mongolia, including the capital Ulaanbaatar, the country’s National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring said, Report informs via Xinhua. “In recent days, the capital city and some northern and central provinces of our country have been covered with white smoke, which… Continue reading Smoke from Siberian wildfires covers Mongolian capital

EU inks deal with Novavax for up to 200 million COVID shots

[ad_1] The European Commission has approved a supply contract with US firm Novavax to buy up to 200 million doses of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, Report informs, citing Reuters. The move is part of the EU’s strategy to diversify its vaccine portfolio after the bloc betted heavily for the coming years on messenger RNA (mRNA)… Continue reading EU inks deal with Novavax for up to 200 million COVID shots

Delta variant now accounts for more than 93% of COVID cases in US

[ad_1] The highly infectious Delta variant now accounts for an estimated 93.4% of all coronavirus cases now occurring in the United States, according to figures published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report informs via CNN. This includes several sub-lineages of Delta, all of which are classified as variants of concern. Together,… Continue reading Delta variant now accounts for more than 93% of COVID cases in US

Azerbaijan permits entry to citizens of 20 countries

[ad_1] Citizens and permanent residents of 20 countries will be able to travel to and from Azerbaijan by air starting today. Report informs that these persons will have to present their COVID-19 passports or the results of a negative PCR test issued within no more than 72 hours before departure. The complete list of countries… Continue reading Azerbaijan permits entry to citizens of 20 countries

Tokyo-2020: Azerbaijan’s two more athletes join competitions

[ad_1] Today two more Azerbaijani athletes will start participating in the Tokyo-2020 Summer Olympic Games. Report informs that freestyle wrestler Turan Bayramov will debut in the Olympic Games on the next day of the competitions. In the 74-kilogram event, the athlete will face Ukrainian representative Vasil Mikhailov in the 1/8 final. If Bayramov wins, he… Continue reading Tokyo-2020: Azerbaijan’s two more athletes join competitions

Biden says US will send $100 million more in aid to Lebanon

[ad_1] US President Joe Biden on Wednesday promised $100 million in additional aid for Lebanon as he pressed the crisis-wracked nation to undergo reforms, Report informs via the Daily Star Lebanon. “Today, I’m announcing nearly a $100 million in new humanitarian assistance,” Biden told an UN-backed donor conference for Lebanon led by France. “But no… Continue reading Biden says US will send $100 million more in aid to Lebanon

Active COVID cases exceed 8,000 in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] Azerbaijan has recorded 996 new coronavirus cases over the past day, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. Meanwhile, 202 people recovered from the infection, and five patients succumbed to the deadly pathogen. Overall, the country has reported 346,878 cases of infection, 333,694 recoveries, and 5,039 deaths since the onset of… Continue reading Active COVID cases exceed 8,000 in Azerbaijan

US Federal Reserve Vice Chair supports interest rates liftoff in 2023

[ad_1] The US economy is on track by the end of next year to meet the employment and inflation hurdles the Federal Reserve has set for raising interest rates, consistent with a liftoff in borrowing costs in 2023, Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida said on Wednesday, Report informs via Reuters. “I believe that these …… Continue reading US Federal Reserve Vice Chair supports interest rates liftoff in 2023

Over 5.18 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] Some 68,021 people received their anti-coronavirus shots in Azerbaijan today, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. The number of those who got their first jab reached 41,934 people today, while 26,087 people got their second dose of the vaccine. To date, 5,187,428 coronavirus vaccine jabs have been administered to the… Continue reading Over 5.18 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

Wildfires continue in Turkey’s Muğla province

[ad_1] Wildfires are continuing in Turkey, Report‘s correspondent in Turkey says. Forests are currently burning in Menteşe, Çamlıbel, Yerküpü localities of Muğla province. The scale of the fire is expanding. At present, firefighters are carrying trying to extinguish the fire. A firefighter helicopter is operating at the scene. The forces of Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency… Continue reading Wildfires continue in Turkey’s Muğla province