BA.5 poses lung risk, says doctor

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The latest subvariant of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus is really as harmful to the lungs as the previous Delta variant although it still mainly attacks the particular most vulnerable groupings — the unvaccinated and the under-vaccinated — says an expert from Siriraj Hospital.Continue Reading

‘I’m pretty pissed off’: Lowry blasts ‘horrific’ putting despite sensational back-to-back eagles at The Open

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It was not the typical post-round news conference for a golf player who had accomplished an Open Championship feat unaccomplished in 21 years and smashed personal records. Despite incredible back-to-back eagles at St . Andrews on Saturday, Shane Lowry left the Old Training course bitterly disappointed like a string ofContinue Reading

Hungarians rally against Orban’s reforms, skeptical of change

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BUDAPEST: About 1, 000 Hungarians demonstrated against Perfect Minister Viktor Orban’s government on Sunday (Jul 16) in the latest of a series of smaller demonstrations immediately since his right-wing Fidesz party exceeded legislation sharply raising taxes on small firms. Nationalist Orban can be facing his hardest challenge yet considering thatContinue Reading

G20 finance chiefs resolved on food security; Ukraine war prevents formal communique

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Russia’s finance minister attended the meeting virtually while his deputy attended in person. Ukraine’s finance minister addressed the session virtually where he called for “more severe targeted sanctions”. Indonesia’s Sri Mulyani said while chairing a fractured G20 has been “quite overwhelming” due to the war in Ukraine, all members agreedContinue Reading