Egypt launches a local coronavirus vaccine production line for Chinese company Sinovac Biotech in June. “QİA.az” informs citing TASS that the Minister of Health and Population of the country Hala Zayed said this during a visit to the production line of the holding company of biological preparations and vaccines VACSERA, whose facilities will produce the Chinese vaccine. “The… Continue reading Egypt to launch production of Chinese vaccine Sinovac
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China rocket debris ‘disintegrates’ over Indian Ocean
Debris from a Chinese rocket that had been hurtling back towards Earth has disintegrated over the Indian Ocean, “QİA.az” informs, citing the BBC. The bulk of the rocket was destroyed during the re-entry, but parts landed at 72.47° East and 2.65° North, Chinese state-run media reported. The point lies west of the Maldives. US and European tracking… Continue reading China rocket debris ‘disintegrates’ over Indian Ocean
Scottish nationalists win elections
Pro-independence parties won a majority in Scotland’s parliament on Saturday, paving the way to a high-stakes political, legal and constitutional battle with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the future of the United Kingdom. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the result meant she would push ahead with plans for a second independence referendum once… Continue reading Scottish nationalists win elections
China: Explosion at repair plant kills 1, injures 3
An explosion occurred in the repair plant in Napo County, Tianyang District, Baise, Guangxi. “QİA.az” informs, citing Sina, that the explosion left one person dead and three more minor injuries. The incident was reportedly caused by a thermal expansion reagent used for road construction.
Turkey conducts anti-terrorist operation on border with Armenia
The Turkish Interior Ministry has launched an anti-terrorist operation Eren-15 Ağrı Dağı-Çemçe Madur, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to TRT Haber. According to the Turkish Interior Ministry, 2,065 personnel are involved in the anti-terrorist operation. The process aims to remove the terrorist PKK group from Turkey’s agenda completely, as well as to neutralize terrorists and shelters in the region.… Continue reading Turkey conducts anti-terrorist operation on border with Armenia
India sees another record hike in COVID incidence, deaths
Over the past day, India recorded 412,262 new cases of coronavirus infection, which brought the country’s total case count to 21,077,410, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Meanwhile, 3,980 Indians died due to COVID-related health issues. Today’s incidence is the highest to date; the previous record hike was seen on May 1 and amounted to 401,993. Thus, India… Continue reading India sees another record hike in COVID incidence, deaths
India renews record in coronavirus mortality
India has set another record in daily coronavirus mortality, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Health and Family Welfare Ministry. Over the past day, medical specialists identified 338,439 coronavirus cases in the country. Meanwhile, 3,780 Indians died from coronavirus-related health complications. The previous record hike was seen on May 2, when 3,689 patients with coronavirus died. India has… Continue reading India renews record in coronavirus mortality
President of Kyrgyzstan signs new edition of constitution
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has today signed a new version of the country’s Constitution. “QİA.az” informs, citing TASS, that the signing ceremony took place at the Ala-Archa state residence and was broadcast live. Amendments to the Constitution provide for a significant expansion of the president’s authorities, a reduction in the powers of parliament, and a reduction in… Continue reading President of Kyrgyzstan signs new edition of constitution
Earthquake hits Georgia
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred in Georgia, “QİA.az” informs, citing National Center for Seismic Monitoring (NSCM). The tremors were recorded at 9:36 (GMT +4) near Java town of the Shida Kartli province.
240 detained at May Day demonstrations in Berlin
The German police detained about 240 protesters at the May Day demonstrations in Berlin, “QİA.az” informs with reference to RBB TV. At the same time, about 30 police officers were injured. About 20 rallies took place in the city during the day. The riots began after an evening rally in the district of Neukölln-Kreuzberg, which was attended… Continue reading 240 detained at May Day demonstrations in Berlin