Category: Breaking News
‘Large-scale lockdown’ expected when Hong Kong launches universal Covid-19 testing, source says
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube The Hong Kong government is expected to impose a “large-scale lockdown” when it requires all residents to complete three coronavirus tests as part of its universal screening drive in the second half of this month, the Post has learned. A source familiar with the situation said the administration also plans to shorten the testing period from…
How international sanctions imposed since Ukraine invasion are hitting Russia
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Western powers and its allies have used wide-ranging financial measures against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Ordinary Russians have started feeling the pain of those sanctions, with the collapse of the rouble, soaring prices and foreign firms leaving the country. The SCMP takes a look at how the specific measures are…
Day five of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – BBC News
It’s the fifth day since Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia has attacked Ukraine from the north, the south and the east. Watch for the latest update of what is happening on the ground. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews
Explosions heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as Russian forces capture airbase nearby – BBC News
There have been more explosions heard in the Ukrainian capital. Reuters news agency say blasts caused by artillery rounds have been heard, along with intense gunfire in western districts of the capital. Kyiv’s mayor has said five blasts have been reported across the capital, with some explosions heard near a power station in the north of the city. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews
Plane makes emergency landing after fire breaks out in cargo hold
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube A passenger plane made an emergency landing at Changsha Huanghua International Airport after a fire broke out in the cargo hold. Fortunately, all passengers and crew members were evacuated safely. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook:…
Australia steps up rescue efforts after deadly floods force thousands to flee in eastern states
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Thousands of people in Australia’s New South Wales and Queensland have been ordered to evacuate after serious flooding that has hit the eastern states since February 26, 2022. As of March 2, the death toll from the floods had risen to at least 12. Hundreds of people had to be rescued from flooded homes and thousands…