California, the most populous state of the United States, seized 28,765 pounds (13,047.7 kg) of fentanyl in 2022, which is enough to “potentially kill” the entire population of North America twice, authorities announced Friday, APA reports citing Xinhua. In a statement released by the governor’s office, California Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the comprehensive and […]
Day: December 24, 2022
Death toll from fire at illegal nursing home in Russia’s Kemerovo rises to 20
The number of people who died in a fire in an illegal nursing home in Russia’s Kemerovo, Western Siberia region, rose to 20, emergency services told TASS on Saturday, APA reports. “At the site of the fire, rescuers continue to work on the rubble in conditions of low air temperature. According to the latest […]
India asks country’s states to remain alert, prepare for COVID-19 management
India has advised states to be on alert and be prepared for coronavirus management given the “recent rise in cases globally,” the Health Ministry said Friday, APA reports citing Anadolu.. Federal health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, in a meeting with states’ health ministers, urged them to strengthen the surveillance system for whole genome sequencing of […]
Ukraine to receive new US military assistance package worth $2.2 billion
Kyiv will receive a new $2.2 billion package in military assistance from the US and expects the American Congress to approve another package of almost $45 billion, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Friday, APA reports citing Anadolu. Part of the package is the new HIMARS systems and part is the Patriot air defense […]
Oil prices increased on world market by USD 84
Price for the February of 2023 agreement on the exportation of Brent crude oil has increased by 3,63 % to stand at $ 83.92 for a barrel during trade operations held in ICE London Intercontinental Exchange, APA-Economics reports. The price of the WTI brand has increased by 2,67 % to stand at $ 79.56 […]