Second Coronavirus Wave in Europe Worries UK
Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday he was worried about the second wave of coronavirus infections in Europe.
Pyongyang Launches Anti-Ship Missile, South Says
North Korea fired an anti-ship cruise missile from waters off the east coast earlier this month as part of its regular summertime exercise, South Korean military officials said.
US Imposes Sanctions on Bashar Assad, His Son
The United States imposed new sanctions aimed at cutting off funds for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to Cut 400 Employees
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) is letting go of hundreds of employees, sources said, the latest in a round of lay-offs by regional banks.
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Starts Drills
The Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet announced on Wednesday it was starting military drills involving over 20 vessels.
Flooding Affecting 4.8 Million in Bangladesh, Leaving 41 Dead
Widespread flooding triggered by monsoons rain is worsening in Bangladesh, officials said on Wednesday, as they noted that the waters had affected more than 4.8 million people.
Trump Retweets Falsely Claim of Coronavirus ‘Cure’, Twitter Deletes
Twitter removed a tweet that had been retweeted by US President Donald Trump that falsely said that there was a cure for the coronavirus.
Rail Tracks Crumpled As Trains Crash in Saint Petersburg
Rail tracks crumpled after two cargo trains crashed and came off the rails in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Migrants’ Campsite in Northern Paris Dismantled
French police dismantled on Wednesday a migrants’ campsite in Aubervilliers, northeast of Paris.
COVID-19 Vaccine by Moderna Works in Monkeys
COVID-19 vaccine made by US biotech firm, Moderna, induced a robust immune response and prevented the coronavirus from replicating in the noses and lungs of monkeys.