The new measure will target two districts which cover a small, but densely populated part of the Kowloon Peninsula. Hong Kong will place tens of thousands of its residents in a lockdown to contain a new outbreak of the coronavirus, the first
Government confirms two post-vaccination deaths, denies link to jab in one case while post-mortem report is awaited in another. India has stepped up efforts to bolster trust in coronavirus vaccines after it was revealed that nearly one-third of those invited to receive
French fighter jets have flown over the Central African Republic (CAR) for the first time since last month’s disputed presidential election amid rising concern as violence and insecurity has forced tens of thousands of people to flee into neighbouring countries. The office
At least six Indian states have stepped up efforts to contain two strains of bird flu after the deaths of thousands of migratory birds. Tens of thousands of poultry will be slaughtered in India after an outbreak of deadly avian influenza was
Rioters who descended upon Portland for two consecutive days last week caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to a city already weighed down by a summer of destructive, at-times violent protests, officials said. The Oregon city is reeling from the riots
Meghan Markle and Harry to be ‘busy stateside’ with ‘new project’ Meghan and Harry spent less than two years behind the royal frontline as a married couple before they decided to officially leave the Firm and seek “financial independence”. Within months of
Utility workers restored power to more than 125,000 homes and businesses in Maine following a weekend nor’easter, but tens of thousands of customers remained without Monday. NOR’EASTER DUMPS SNOW, SPARKS POWER OUTAGES IN MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE The storm brought heavy snow, sleet,
At least 30,000 to be pardoned, 200,000 others to receive shorter jail term as the country marks birthday of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Saturday. At least 30,000 prisoners in Thailand have been pardoned, and 200,000 others will have their sentences reduced
About 75,000 people evacuated from homes from the east coast, where tropical cyclone Burevi is expected to make landfall. Sri Lanka has evacuated 75,000 people from homes on the east coast, where tropical cyclone Burevi, packing winds of 80-90 kph (50-56 mph)
The Chancellor will use a financial statement next week to pledge his commitment to “levelling up” the country with a massive cash injection. A northern headquarters for the Treasury will open next year as part of the government’s plans to move 22,000