Russia’s major carrier to cancel part of previously scheduled international flights until August 31
MOSCOW, Aug 6, 2020, TASS. Aeroflot Airlines will extend until August 31 the cancellation of…
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Colombia president Alvaro Uribe in self isolation with Covid-19
BOGOTA, Aug 6, 2020, VOA. Colombian media outlets say that former President Alvaro Uribe is…
Singapore monitoring spate of suicides among migrant workers
SINGAPORE, Aug 6, 2020, Reuters. Singapore is monitoring a recent spate of suicides and attempted…
Cambodia lowers Covid-19 cash deposit from foreign travelers to $2,000
PHNOM PENH, Aug 6, 2020, Xinhua. The Cambodian government has reduced the cash deposit for…
[Analytics] How South Korea built a system to beat Covid-19
The importance of a reliable and widely accessible health-care system is never more apparent than…
Online shopping in New Zealand’s state Taranaki grew 80 per cent during lockdown
WELLINGTON, Aug 6, 2020, Stuff. Online shopping in Taranaki increased 80 per cent when the…
Experts shoot down Osaka governor’s claim that gargling helps beat virus
OSAKA, Aug 6, 2020, Bloomberg. Experts cast doubt over claims by officials in the city…
[Dialogue] ‘Above all else: climate change’
The rise of China, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic present challenges and opportunities for…
Florida becomes second US’ state to surge past half a million Covid-19 cases
TALLAHASSEE, Aug 6, 2020, CBS News. Florida became the second state Wednesday to surpass 500,000…
Australian Victoria’s shutdown to weigh on economy
MELBOURNE, Aug 6, 2020, AAP. Economists are busily adjusting their economic forecasts as a result…
Sri Lanka awaits results as pandemic precautions delay vote count
COLOMBO, Aug 5, 2020, DPA. Health precautions due to the coronavirus pandemic slowed down voting…
India’s PM Modi lays foundation for Ayodhya Ram temple
AYODHYA, Aug 5, 2020, BBC. Indian PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for…
[Analytics] Coronavirus misinformation is spreading — what is Canada doing about it?
The coronavirus is acting as an accelerant to misinformation. Concerns from experts about its consequences…
Govt lifts restrictions on visa-free entry for short trips to Russia
MOSCOW, Aug 5, 2020, TASS. The Russian government has allowed holders of service, as well…
Singapore retail sales fall 27.8 per cent in June after partial reopening
SINGAPORE, Aug 5, 2020, BT. Singapore retailers saw till takings slide again in June, after…