Tuesday, Apr 16 2024 | Time 15:32 Hrs(IST)
image
WorldPosted at: Jan 20 2022 8:18PM


Hong Kong to suspend face-to-face classes of secondary schools due to Covid-19

Hong Kong, Jan 20 (UNI/Xinhua) All face-to-face classes of secondary schools in Hong Kong will be suspended no later than Jan 24 until schools' Chinese New Year holidays, the Education Bureau (EDB) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Thursday.

The decision was made after various factors were taken into consideration as there have been confirmed cases or preliminary confirmed cases identified in schools, resulting in compulsory testing and quarantine of teachers and students, a spokesperson for the EDB said.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Hong Kong to suspend face-to-face classes of secondary schools due to Covid-19
More News

Fire breaks out at US plant producing shells for Ukraine

16 Apr 2024 | 3:09 PM

Washington, April 16 (UNI) A fire has broken out at a military plant in the US city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, that has been producing munitions, including artillery and mortar shells, for supply to Ukraine, US media reported on Tuesday.

see more..

Israel seeks temporary deal with Hamas to release hostages before renewed fighting

16 Apr 2024 | 2:25 PM

Jerusalem, Apr 16 (UNI) The Israeli authorities are seeking a temporary ceasefire deal with Palestinian movement Hamas to ensure the release of hostages before resuming fighting in the Gaza Strip, Hamas' political bureau member Izzat al-Risheq said.

see more..

Tehran's response to Israel's countermeasures to be swift, comprehensive

16 Apr 2024 | 2:17 PM

Ankara, Apr 16 (UNI) Tehran does not seek escalation in the region, but Iran's response to countermeasures by Israel will be swift and comprehensive, Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh said on Tuesday.

see more..

China's Xi receives Germany's Scholz in Beijing

16 Apr 2024 | 2:10 PM

Beijing, Apr 16 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday received German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is paying a three-day visit to the Asian nation, in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse diplomatic complex in Beijing, China Central Television (CCTV) reported.

see more..

Jordanian Air Force increases number of sorties to prevent airspace violations

16 Apr 2024 | 2:01 PM

Amman, Apr 16 (UNI) The Jordanian air force has increased the number of sorties to prevent airspace violations, the Jordan News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing a spokesperson for the Jordanian armed forces.

see more..
image