New Delhi, India | XINHUA | India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh on Sunday announced an ease of its COVID-19 lockdown measures, including allowing shops to open on weekdays. However, no relaxation is allowed for cities and districts with over 600 cases. There are at least such 20 cities or …
Read More »Tuchel produces German coaches’ magic to win Champions League
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | German coaches continue to leave their mark in the UEFA Champions League. Following the example of Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool 2019) and Hansi Flick (Bayern 2020), Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea 2021) completed the triumphal march of coaches raised in German football over the past three years in …
Read More »Chelsea are Champions of Europe!
Solid defense and high investment, all-English Champions League final ▶ Chelsea 1 Man City 0 Lisbon, Portugal | XINHUA | Chelsea have won their 2nd UEFA Champions League, thanks to a first half goal Saturday at Dragao Stadium, in the city of Porto, north of Portugal. Chelsea first won their first …
Read More »LIVE: Champions League final, Chelsea vs Man City
Solid defense and high investment, all-English Champions League final ▶ Chelsea vs Man City Lisbon, Portugal | XINHUA | The grand final of the UEFA Champions League takes place this Saturday at Dragao Stadium, in the city of Porto, north of Portugal, with the confrontation of two English clubs — Chelsea …
Read More »Immunity to COVID-19 may persist for years: studies
The studies may soothe fears that immunity to the virus is transient, as is the case with coronaviruses that cause common colds. Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | Immunity to the coronavirus lasts at least a year, possibly a lifetime, improving over time especially after vaccination — the findings may “help put …
Read More »China urges U.S. to immediately work with WHO on COVID-19 origin tracing
Beijing, China | Xinhua | China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately work with the World Health Organization (WHO) on COVID-19 origin tracing in a science-based way like China did. Since the United States has repeatedly asked China to be part of a comprehensive, transparent and evidence-based international investigation, …
Read More »France’s Macron arrives in Kigali for two day visit
Kigali, Rwanda | FRANCE 24 | French President Emmanuel Macron, on a symbolic visit to Rwanda Thursday, said France had “a role, a history and a political responsibility” towards Rwanda. But he stopped short of an official apology, saying France had not been complicit in the 1994 genocide. “Standing here …
Read More »Villarreal win UEFA Europa League Cup! 🏆
🔴 EUROPA FINAL 🏆 ✳ Villarreal 1 (11) Man United 1 (10) London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Villarreal beat Manchester United after penalties to win the Europa League final in Gdansk on Wednesday. The team secured their Champions League place as well, steered by Europa League specialist Unai Emery. Emery previously led Sevilla to three consecutive …
Read More »New York City prosecutors form grand jury on Trump criminal probe
New York, U.S. | Xinhua | Prosecutors from New York City have convened a special grand jury to look into evidence in a criminal investigation involving former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to media reports on Tuesday. The grand jury, which was formed recently and will sit three days per week …
Read More »Putin demands high combat readiness to counter threats
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the country’s armed forces to remain on high alert due to security threats. “The complex international situation and potential threats to Russia’s military security, including in the immediate vicinity of our borders, require constant and high combat readiness,” Putin …
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