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S. Korea hopes for closer ties with Biden

“In the case of Blinken, the nominee for secretary of state, he is known for his ample experience and expertise in foreign affairs. He also has a deep understanding of South Korea-US

November 24, 2020

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Israel PM to visit Bahrain

“We are both excited to bring the fruits of peace to our people and countries in such a short time. That’s why he (Al-Khalifa) invited me to come soon for a formal

November 24, 2020

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Xi calls for closer ties with Ethiopia

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Ethiopia have helped each other in time of difficulties, setting an example of China-Africa unity in fighting the pandemic, said the Chinese president…reports

November 24, 2020

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WHO voices ‘real hope’ to end COVID-19

The WHO chief’s remarks came after drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with Oxford University, was up to 90 percent effective, making it the third major drug company

November 24, 2020

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SCCI, China to boost economic and investment ties

The MoU was inked by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, and Li Aishung, Vice President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Shanxi Province, in

November 24, 2020

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UNICEF to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to 92 poorest countries

UNICEF is leading efforts to procure and deliver vaccines from manufacturers that have agreements with the COVAX Facility. In collaboration with PAHO, UNICEF will coordinate the purchase and delivery for 92 low-

November 24, 2020

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UAE, UK join hands to boost trade ties

The agreement, which was signed by Massimo Falcioni, CEO of ECI, and Louis Taylor, CEO of UKEF, aims to provide a robust turnkey platform, which the two parties can utilise to draw

November 24, 2020

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Health workers to get vaccine first in US Texas

“Health care workers likely to provide direct care for Covid-19 patients and other vulnerable residents to be the first group to receive the vaccine. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care

November 24, 2020

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Biden to name Janet Yellen as US treasury secretary

Yellen was an economic adviser to Biden’s campaign…reports Asian Lite News US President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former chief of the Federal Reserve Janet Yellen as America’s next Treasury secretary, according

November 24, 2020

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State Secretary Blinken sees India ties as ‘high priority’

Kamala Harris, who will be the vice president, described Blinken as “crisis-tested” and among the “best of America.”…Arul Louis Antony Blinken, who has said that strengthening ties with India would be a

November 24, 2020

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