Three layers of electrified fence. New security cameras. A military guard and a sign saying "Entry forbidden." Windows with bars and reflective glass, on newly refurbished barrack buildings. All empty, bar the occasional security officer, deep in the forest of authoritarian Belarus. [...]

Israelis told to 'stop embracing', elderly urged to get booster as Covid-19 cases spike

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is warning that Israelis over 60 are at risk unless they go get their third booster shot immediately. [...]

British police arrest 11 people for online racist abuse following Euro 2020 final

British police have arrested 11 people across the UK in connection with episodes of racist abuse targeting England football players on social media following the team's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. [...]

UAE: 52,837 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours

The total doses administered now stands at 16.9 million. [...]

Dubai: Emergency drill at Jebel Ali Metro station on Friday

The drill will be held between 2am and 4.30am. [...]

'I came to Dubai on cargo ship, made a fortune and retired at 42'

'We owe our success to the support of the Emiratis' [...]

Virus cases surge in Tokyo as government expands restrictions

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo reported another large jump in virus cases on Thursday, again shattering records, as the government expanded restrictions to eight more regions just days before the Olympics ends. Tokyo is already under a virus state of emergency but is seeing an exponential growth in cases, driven by the more contagious Delta variant. On Thursday, the city reported 5,042 cases, up from 3,865 a week earlier, and 1,979 the week before that. […] [...]

Know these ECQ measures to take effect in Metro Manila starting Aug. 6

Intercity checkpoints to be set up within NCR; Only “worker APORs” can cross city borders- (Eagle News) – Once again, Metro Manila will be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) starting Friday, Aug. 6 until Aug. 20. Malacanang again reminded residents in the National Capital Region to follow the guidelines under ECQ. Here are the things to expect once ECQ takes effect in Metro Manila starting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 6 until Aug. 20: -strict curfew […] [...]

France to offer Covid booster shots to elderly, vulnerable from September

PARIS, France (AFP) — France will offer Covid booster shots to the elderly and vulnerable from September, joining a growing list of countries offering third vaccine shots to fight new virus variants, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. “Yes, we will probably need a third dose, not for everyone straight away but at any rate for the elderly and the most vulnerable,” Macron said in the latest in his series of explanatory videos on the government’s […] [...]

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