Over the past day, 1,433 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. Meanwhile, the country has reported 1,160 COVID recoveries and 18 deaths, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 308,834 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 289,976 of them have recovered, while 4,095 have died. Meanwhile, over the past day, Georgian medical specialists conducted… Continue reading Georgia reports over 1,400 coronavirus cases in one day
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12 killed in Afghan air strike, mortar attack
A provincial council member in Maidan Wardak, Sharifullah Hotak, said that civilians were killed in a mortar attack on a house in Sayed Abad district and an airstrike in Jalriz district, “QİA.az” informs, referring to TOLO News. “At least eight members of one family were killed in an airstrike in Zorlang village in Jalriz district,” Hotak said. “In another… Continue reading 12 killed in Afghan air strike, mortar attack
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocks Fiji island
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the island of Fiji on April 25, “QİA.az” informs, citing TRT Haber. The tremors were recorded in eastern Fiji. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 616 km southwest of Laucala Island. No tsunami alert was issued.
Georgia reports 1,271 new coronavirus cases
Over the past day, 1,271 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Georgia, “QİA.az” informs, citing the official website of the Georgian government. Meanwhile, the country has recorded 729 recoveries and 11 deaths. Georgia has registered a total of 301,535 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 284,286 of them have recovered, while 3,992 have died.
Kazakhstan to apply homegrown COVID vaccine next week
First 50,000 doses of QazVak vaccine produced in Kazakhstan’s southern Jambyl province. Kazakhstan will begin to administer its homegrown coronavirus vaccine to residents next week, according to a statement by its Prime Ministry. The first 50,000 doses of the QazVak vaccine were produced by the Scientific Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems in Kazakhstan’s southern… Continue reading Kazakhstan to apply homegrown COVID vaccine next week
Biden administration backs making Washington D.C the 51st state
On Tuesday, the Biden administration formally threw its support behind a long-shot bid from Democrats to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state, QİA.az says, referring to the Washington Times. Congress should “provide for a swift and orderly transition to statehood” for the more than 700,000 Washington residents who do not have full voting representation in the House… Continue reading Biden administration backs making Washington D.C the 51st state
Merkel’s party nominates candidate for post of chancellor
The ruling Christian Democratic Union party, of which German Chancellor Angela Merkel is a member, has elected its candidate for chancellor. Report informs, citing RIA Novosti, the party’s board approved the candidacy of Armin Laschet with 31 votes. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s term will end this year. She did not run for chairperson of the Christian Democratic Union. QİA.az
Ukrainian President: “We have joint interests with Turkey”
“We have very good relations and joint interests with Turkey,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his interview with Le Figaro Newspaper, “QİA.az” reports. According to him, Ukraine has USD 5.5 bln. trade turnover with Turkey and intends to increase it twice. “I would want Turkish delegation to visit our country and support us on the occasion of… Continue reading Ukrainian President: “We have joint interests with Turkey”
Nokia intends to enter Georgian market
Finnish corporation Nokia wants to enter the Georgian market, “QİA.az” local bureau informs. The issue was discussed at a meeting with Mikko Lavanti, the company’s regional vice president, at the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. The Ministry officials briefed Mikko Lavanti on the current situation in information technology in Georgia and decisions taken for the development of… Continue reading Nokia intends to enter Georgian market
India records over 217,000 new COVID cases
Over the past day, India has recorded 217,353 new COVID cases, more than 1,100 people died, this is the biggest number of new cases and deaths per day since the start of the pandemic in the country, “QİA.az” informs referring to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India. The growth in the number of new… Continue reading India records over 217,000 new COVID cases