French lawmaker Jose Evrard, whose vaccine-sceptic far-right party had opposed government measures to control the spread of Covid-19, has died after contracting the coronavirus, the president of the parliament said on Friday.It was unclear whether Evrard, who was 76, had refused to be vaccinated himself. He had expressed support on social media for protesters against […]
Day: January 9, 2022
South Korea dismissed North Korea’s claim to have recently launched a hypersonic missile as an exaggeration on Friday, saying it was a normal ballistic missile that could be intercepted. The assessment is certain to anger North Korea. South Korea has previously avoided publicly disputing North Korea’s weapons tests, apparently so […]
Our everyday routine has a significant impact on our skin. Amid hectic work schedules and stress, it is natural to take a few breaks. But, a disrupted sleep schedule, late nights and alcohol consumption may be the ultimate recipe for tired and dull-looking skin. ALSO READ |Skin minimalism: Everything you […]
Security forces appeared to have reclaimed the streets of Kazakhstan’s main city on Friday after days of violence, and the Russian-backed president said he had ordered his troops to shoot to kill to put down a countrywide uprising. A day after Moscow sent paratroopers to help crush the insurrection, police […]
Have you opened your post-lockdown wardrobe, only to discover some of your beautiful summer clothes have holes in them? You’re probably blaming clothes moths but the real culprits are the larvae (caterpillars). ALSO READ |Setting up your dream home? Count on these design ideas But who are these moths? The […]
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, celebrated her 40th birthday on Sunday with the release of three new portraits — and they were breathtaking! The duchess’ new photographs, issued to commemorate the big day, exuded vintage grandeur and perfectly demonstrated how she wanted to present her style at 40. ALSO READ |Watch: […]
A Chinese national admitted in federal court Thursday that he stole a trade secret when he worked for Monsanto and one of its subsidiaries in Missouri, federal prosecutors said. Haitao Xiang, 44, formerly of Chesterfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit economic espionage. He was indicted by a grand […]
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday issued fresh warnings that new 5G wireless service could still disrupt flights, saying there were “big differences” between US aviation protections and those used in France. Late Thursday, the FAA launched a dedicated webpage on 5G and aviation safety raising questions about […]
Amid the ongoing unrest in Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Friday gave a shoot-to-kill order to security forces if there were further disturbances. Tokayev also announced that order was “mainly restored” after the country erupted in violent protests that left dozens of protestors and security personnel dead. President calls protestors […]