Beijing, May 9 , 2024 : An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Vanuatu Islands at 0308 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 15.14 degrees south latitude and 168.05 degrees east longitude.
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Singapore, May 8 , 2024 : An F-16 fighter jet of the Singaporean Airforce crashed within Tengah Air Base Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense. The plane experienced an issue during takeoff and the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures. The pilot successfully ejected and is receiving medical attention.…
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Stockholm, May 8 , 2024 : Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is recalling its COVID-19 vaccine, sold under the brand names Covishield and Vaxzevria, among others, from sale worldwide, the local newspaper reported, citing the company. The application for the vaccine’s withdrawal from the European Union was submitted on March 5 and entered into effect on…
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Paris, May 8 , 2024 : Borussia Dortmund reached their first Champions League final since 2013, outplaying Paris Saint-Germain in a 1-0 victory on Tuesday, despite a lackluster domestic season. Dortmund secured their spot with an aggregate score of 2-0, having won the first leg by the same margin. The crucial goal came in the…
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Washington, May 8 , 2024 :The Biden administration has revoked the licenses extended to Intel and Qualcomm to supply semiconductors to the communications technology giant Huawei, the Financial Times reported. The US Commerce Department has affected Huawei’s access to laptop and mobile phone chips by revoking certain export licenses, notifying affected companies without detailing which…
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Belgrade, May 8 , 2024 : Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade on Tuesday to pay a state visit to Serbia. Serbian Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort Xi’s plane after it entered the country’s airspace. The Chinese president was warmly welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife, Tamara Vucic,…
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Washington, May 8 ,2024: Officials said Tuesday they have recovered the body of the sixth and final worker who has been missing after a bridge collapse in the U.S. city of Baltimore more than one month ago. Unified Command salvage teams located the victim and promptly notified the Maryland Department of State Police. State police…
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Washington, May 8 , 2024 : The “limited”Israeli military operation in Rafah has not crossed President Joe Biden’s “red line” and therefore has not yet led to any changes in the US administration’s policy towards its closest ally in the Middle East, Axios reported, citing two American officials. On Monday, Israel started a military operation…
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Quito, May 7 , 2024 : An Ecuadorian navy helicopter crashed on Monday in the southwestern coastal province of Santa Elena, killing two pilots onboard. The Bell 430 helicopter was on a planned mission when it crashed at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time (1930 GMT) in the Juntas del Pacifico commune in Santa Elena,the navy…
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Ramallah, May 7 , 2024 : Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip. In a statement published by the Palestinian news agency (WAFA), Abbas expressed hope for Israel’s commitment to “ceasefire and complete withdrawal from the Strip.” Abbas urged the…
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