Singapore reports 3,703 new COVID-19 cases, to offer booster vaccinations to eligible people

Oct 10, 2021

Singapore, October 10: Singapore reported 3,703 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, hitting a new record high and bringing the total tally in the country...

Former French PM launches new political party

Oct 10, 2021

Paris (France), October 10: Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has launched a new political party, local media reported.

N. Korea quietly marks 76th founding anniversary of ruling party

Oct 10, 2021

Seoul (South Korea), October 10: North Korea appears to be marking the 76th founding anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party on Sunday without a military...

New infections under 2,000 for 2nd day amid concerns over spread during holidays

Oct 10, 2021

Seoul (South Korea), October 10: South Korea's daily new COVID-19 cases remained below 2,000 for a second straight day Sunday amid concerns over the spread...

Worldwide failure to invest in mental health during pandemic: WHO

Oct 10, 2021

Geneva [Switzerland], October 10: A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) points to a global failure to provide people with the mental health...

Iran's FM visits Syria for "comprehensive developments" in relations

Oct 10, 2021

Damascus (Syria), October 10: The visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian arrived in Syria's capital Damascus on Saturday, speaking about "comprehensive developments" in the...

Roundup: CBOT agricultural futures trade flat in past week

Oct 10, 2021

Chicago (US), October 10: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures traded flat in the past week as the energy market accelerated on tightening supplies.

Myanmar seizes firearms, ammunition in central region

Oct 10, 2021

Yangon (Myanmar), October 10: Myanmar authorities have seized a large amount of firearms and ammunition in Mandalay region, the Information Ministry said in a statement...

Austrian Chancellor Kurz resigns, proposing FM as successor

Oct 10, 2021

Vienna (Austria), October 10: Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced his resignation on Saturday evening, and proposed Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg as his successor.