S. Korean authorities agree on record budget for 2022

[ad_1] The South Korean ruling party and the government have agreed to draw up the biggest ever annual state budget of 605 trillion won ($518.7 billion) for 2022 to finance the country’s efforts to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, Report informs referring to The Korea Times. This represents a slight increase from this year’s budget of… Continue reading S. Korean authorities agree on record budget for 2022

Lukashenko beats his own record for longest conversation with audience

[ad_1] Big Conversation with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko took place in the Palace of Independence on 9 August. Report informs, citing BelTA, that the meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko with representatives of the general public, experts, and mass media lasted for about eight hours and 15 minutes, BelTA has learned. About 300 people turned… Continue reading Lukashenko beats his own record for longest conversation with audience

Japan logs record new coronavirus cases for 4th day in row

[ad_1] Japan has seen its highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the fourth day in a row, Report says, citing TASS. According to the NHK channel’s calculations, at least 15,645 new cases of infection were detected in Japan over the past day, which was a new record. According to the metropolitan administration, Tokyo logged… Continue reading Japan logs record new coronavirus cases for 4th day in row

UK sees record hike in COVID incidence since early 2021

[ad_1] The UK registered 48,553 coronavirus cases per day, which is a record high since mid-January, Report informs via foreign media. A few days ago the figure was 42,000, and just over 32,000 a week ago. Sixty-three COVID patients died over the past day, which is also a record increase since March 26. At the… Continue reading UK sees record hike in COVID incidence since early 2021

Venture investments in cryptocurrency industry hit record

[ad_1] Venture capital investment in the blockchain and digital assets industry increased by 90% in the second quarter of this year to a record $ 6.2 billion, Report informs, citing The Block. Experts reviewed 497 deals. In the first quarter, companies raised $3.27 billion, while funding amounted to $436 million a year ago. Notably, the… Continue reading Venture investments in cryptocurrency industry hit record

COVID mortality hits new record in Russia

[ad_1] Over the past day, medical experts recorded 25,082 new cases of coronavirus infection in Russia, Report informs referring to Russian media. The total number of registered cases in the country since the pandemic onset has reached 5,758,300. To date, a total of 142,253 people died due to COVID-related health complications in Russia, including 752… Continue reading COVID mortality hits new record in Russia

COVID mortality hits new record in Russia

[ad_1] Over the past day, medical experts recorded 23,378 new cases of coronavirus infection in Russia, Report informs referring to Russian media. The total number of registered cases in the country since the pandemic onset has reached 5,658,672. Currently, 417,504 Russians are undergoing treatment to beat the viral disease. To date, a total of 139,316… Continue reading COVID mortality hits new record in Russia

Temperature hits record 46.6°C in western Canada

[ad_1] A “heat dome” over western Canada and the US Pacific northwest sent temperatures soaring to new highs, triggering heat warnings from Oregon to Canada’s Arctic territories on Sunday, Report informs via CNA. Hotspot Lytton in British Columbia – about 250km northeast of Vancouver – broke the record “for Canada’s all-time maximum high” with a… Continue reading Temperature hits record 46.6°C in western Canada