Manila [Philippines], October 7 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported 10,019 new COVID-19 infections, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 2,632,881.
Manila [Philippine], October 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Philippine Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo said on Thursday that she will run for president in the May 2022 elections in the Southeast Asian country.
Mexico City [Mexico], October 7 (ANI/Xinhua): At least three migrants were burned to death and about 20 others were injured in a fiery road crash early Wednesday in Mexico's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, the National Immigration Institute (INM) said.
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): Chinese citizens are facing micro invasions of every aspect of their life by Chinese President Xi Jinping who is bent on putting restrictions on everyone including military representatives, gamers, or kindergartners, said a Chinese dissident.
Seoul [South Korea], October 7 (ANI/Xinhua): South Korea reported 2,427 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Wednesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 325,804.
Houston [US], October 7 (ANI/Xinhua): A federal judge in the south-central U.S. state of Texas temporarily blocked the state's highly controversial near-total abortion ban.
Zurich [Switzerland], October 7 (ANI): Chinese top diplomat Yang Jiechi held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, during which he called on Washington to not interfere in Beijing's internal matters including issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Ottawa [Canada], October 7 (ANI/Xinhua): The Canadian government announced on Wednesday a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal employees and travellers aged 12 and older.
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping plan to meet virtually before the end of this year, CNBC reported quoting a senior administration official on Wednesday (local time).
Manila [Philippines], October 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 9,868 new COVID-19 infections, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 2,622,917.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia reported another 8,817 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 22,94,457, according to the health ministry.
Sydney [Australia], October 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The border restrictions between Australia's Victoria, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and New South Wales (NSW) will be eased, as the "relative risks" change in Victoria amid the worsening COVID-19 situation.