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Kanye’s Yeezy sneakers snag world record $1.8 million in private sale – Sotheby’s
Published On: April 27, 2021 02:27 PM NPT By: Reuters
The Kanye West sneakers that sent athletic shoes strutting down fashion runways sold for $1.8 million, a new world record price for a pair of sneakers, Sotheby’s announced on Monday.
Denmark to produce COVID-19 vaccines in 2022, PM says
Published On: April 27, 2021 01:57 PM NPT By: Reuters
DENMARK, April 27: Denmark aims to start producing coronavirus vaccines in 2022, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, adding that a tender would be made public in a few weeks.
India’s new COVID-19 cases stay above 300,000, army called to help
Published On: April 27, 2021 12:43 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, April 27: Much needed medical supplies poured into India on Tuesday as overrun hospitals turned away patients due to a shortage of beds and oxygen supplies and a surge of infections pushed the COVID-19 death toll towards 200,000.
EU sues AstraZeneca over breach of COVID-19 vaccine supply contract
Published On: April 27, 2021 09:50 AM NPT By: Reuters
EUROPE, April 27: The European Commission said on Monday it had launched legal action against AstraZeneca (AZN.L) for not respecting its contract for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines and for not having a "reliable" plan to ensure timely deliveries.
Indian hospitals swamped by coronavirus as countries promise aid
Published On: April 27, 2021 07:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
INDIA, April 27: India ordered its armed forces on Monday to help tackle surging new coronavirus infections, as nations including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged urgent medical aid to try to contain an emergency overwhelming the country’s hospitals.
India's coronavirus crisis intensifies as nations pledge aid
Published On: April 26, 2021 11:40 AM NPT By: Reuters
INDIA, April 26: India's new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday as countries including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged to send urgent medical aid to fight the crisis overwhelming its hospitals.
Malaysia: Artist arrested for 'insulting queen' with Spotify playlist
Published On: April 25, 2021 06:59 PM NPT By: Reuters
The activist Fahmi Reza got in trouble over a playlist named after a remark the queen is believed to have recently made. The monarch called critics "jealous" after she reportedly jumped the queue for a COVID vaccine.
From McNuggets to Vuitton, K-pop's BTS notch up marketing deals
Published On: April 25, 2021 04:54 PM NPT By: Reuters
Mixing high- and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick, and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking the approach to a whole new level in marketing deals announced this week.
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal extends lockdown by a week
Published On: April 25, 2021 01:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, April 25: Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday the city state would continue to be under a lockdown till May 3, as coronavirus cases rise steeply.
India reports record rise in coronavirus infections of 349,691
Published On: April 25, 2021 11:03 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, April 25: India on Sunday reported a record daily rise of 349,691 new coronavirus infections, taking its overall tally to 16.96 million infections.
U.S. to send aid to India government, healthcare workers to battle COVID-19 crisis
Published On: April 25, 2021 09:33 AM NPT By: Reuters
USA, April 25: The United States is deeply concerned by a massive surge in coronavirus cases in India and plans to quickly deploy additional support to the Indian government and health care workers, a White House spokeswoman said on Saturday.
At least 27 dead in fire at Baghdad hospital for COVID patients- medical sources
Published On: April 25, 2021 08:36 AM NPT By: Reuters
BAGHDAD, April 25: At least 27 people were killed and 46 injured in a fire on Saturday at a hospital in southeastern Baghdad that had been equipped to house COVID-19 patients, medical sources at three nearby hospitals said.
India’s daily COVID-19 cases rise by record 346,786 - health ministry
Published On: April 24, 2021 10:44 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, April 24: India posted a record tally of 346,786 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record, government data released on Saturday showed.
Canadian PM Trudeau receives first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine
Published On: April 24, 2021 09:16 AM NPT By: Reuters
CANADA, April 24: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday received his first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine at an Ottawa pharmacy, telling reporters "I'm very excited" as the needle entered his arm.
Hospitals overrun as India’s COVID-19 infections top global record for second day
Published On: April 24, 2021 07:52 AM NPT By: Reuters
INDIA, April 24: People across India scrambled for life-saving oxygen supplies on Friday and patients lay dying outside hospitals as the capital recorded the equivalent of one death from COVID-19 every five minutes.
India's posts world record daily COVID cases for second straight day
Published On: April 23, 2021 01:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
INDIA, April 23: India recorded the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Friday, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record.
Oxygen gets armed escort in India as supplies run low in COVID crisis
Published On: April 23, 2021 01:21 PM NPT By: Reuters
INDIA, April 23: Sirens wailing, a police convoy escorting a tanker carrying oxygen reached a hospital in India's capital just in time, to the huge relief of doctors and relatives of COVID-19 patients counting on the supply to stave off death.
Fire in COVID-19 hospital kills 12 as India struggles with huge second wave
Published On: April 23, 2021 11:03 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, April 23: India reported the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the second day on Friday, surpassing 330,000 new cases, as it struggles with a health system in crisis and beset by accidents.
Rockets hit near Baghdad international airport, no casualties
Published On: April 23, 2021 09:34 AM NPT By: Reuters
IRAQ, April 23: At least three rockets landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport late on Thursday, Iraqi security officials said.
India to expand vaccinations but supplies tight, imports delayed
Published On: April 23, 2021 06:56 AM NPT By: Reuters
INDIA, April 23: Under fire for his handling of the world’s worst COVID-19 surge, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened vaccinations for all adults from next month, but supplies are already running short.
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