Action needed to stop the use of killer robots, report says
The US and Russia are said to be in a group of military powers who have rejected proposals for regulation on autonomous weapons. Source: Action
Policeman dead, more than 200 injured as Beirut blast protests turn violent
Angry rioters swarm Beirut’s streets after this week’s massive port explosion, demanding reform. Source: Policeman dead, more than 200 injured as Beirut blast protests turn
Lebanon president: Beirut explosion possibly caused by bomb or rocket
“The cause has not been determined yet. There is a possibility of external interference through a rocket or bomb or other act,” President Michel Aoun
Clashes Erupt in Beirut at Blast Protest as Lebanon’s Anger Boils Over
The demonstration was fueled by fury over the corruption and negligence of the country’s ruling elite. Security forces fired tear gas to push back the
Will a vaccine or recovery from the virus give us long-term immunity to Covid-19?
New evidence on how our bodies combat the virus has huge implications for the development of a coronavirus vaccine Source: Will a vaccine or recovery
North Korea has ‘probably’ developed nuclear devices to fit ballistic missiles, U.N. report says
North Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons program and several countries believe it has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices to fit into the
China moves PLA battalion across India’s Lipulekh Pass. It’s a signal – india news – Hindustan Times
There has been thinning of troops at the standoff points along the LAC but the disengagement is still work in progress. Source: China moves PLA
The scale of coronavirus deaths
U.S. fatalities from COVID-19 surpassed 150,000 while the global pandemic has claimed over 650,000 lives globally Source: The scale of coronavirus deaths
Large Fire In Tehran Commercial Area Engulfs Warehouses
Tehran’s fire department says a huge blaze broke out this morning in a large commercial area housing depots for various manufactured goods. The local ISNA
AIIMS Study Claims ‘Over-Emphasis’ On Fever As Predominant Covid-19 Symptom May Leave Many Cases Undetected
Once again, smoking is protective, but fevers and high temperatures are not. Worth a read. New AIIMS Study reports about ‘over-emphasis’ on fever as Covid-19