Russian company claums drug for Covid-19 cure
The R-Pharm Group focuses on research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of pharmaceuticals, laboratory equipment and medical devices.
Aditi Bhaduri
Coronavirus in the Caucasus and Central Asia
The countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus are facing an unprecedented challenge. Their traditional partners in the West are distracted. That leaves China as the sole remaining potential source of help to the struggling region.
Jordan dissolves local Muslim Brotherhood branch
The move, which will be a huge setback to the movement, was made by the country’s top court
Ebola cases rise in DR Congo, surpass previous outbreak
Of the 56 cases reported so far, 53 are confirmed and three are probable. In the last three weeks alone, 28 cases have been confirmed.
Iran refutes claims of dropping India from Chabahar railway project, says no deal existed
One of the deputies of the Port and Maritime Organisation of Iran , Farhad Montaser has said that Iran had not inked any deal with India regarding the project.
OPEC forecasts rise in global oil demand
2020 has witnessed a collapse in oil prices after global demand fell by a third when governments imposed lockdowns to stop the spread of the virus.
WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19
WHO and UNICEF have called for immediate efforts to vaccinate all children as new data shows that, before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine coverage stalled at 85 per cent for nearly a decade, with 14 million unvaccinated infants yearly
At India, EU summit high-level dialogue set up to address trade issues; decide to expand ties
In the roadmap 2025, the two sides vowed to work together to maintain peace, stability, safety and security in the Indian Ocean as well as in the Pacific, by cooperating to preserve freedom, openness and an inclusive approach in the maritime domain.
Big step forward for Saudi women
The historic ruling represents a significant change is underway within the Kingdom’s judicial system.
US, China spar over new Hong Kong law
China promises ‘firm response’ to Trump’s order ending Hong Kong’s special status