Новости за 24.10.2020

WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged an end to fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh as he met his counterparts from Azerbaijan and Armenia but there were no signs of progress.

PARIS — A number of countries tightened anti-coronavirus measures on Saturday, with France extending a curfew and Belgium bringing forward its own, as Germany's death toll passed 10,000 and the US reported 80,000 infections in a single day.

AMMAN — Jordan on Saturday condemned the continued republishing of offensive caricatures of Prophet Mohammad on the pretext of freedom of speech, according to a Foreign Minister statement.

AMMAN — The update by www.worldometer.info has shown that Jordan ranks 70th globally and 14th among Arab countries in terms of COVID-19 infections out of 215 countries. 

AMMAN — The Food and Drug Administration recently seized 85 cans of adulterated olive oil, prompting the General Syndicate of Olive Oil Producers and Press Owners to call on authorities and citizens to “protect Jordanian olive oil, which is known as one of the best in the region and worldwide”.

AMMAN — Health Minister Nazir Obeidat Saturday called for ramping up vaccination campaigns against communicable diseases targeting groups within the national vaccinations and care of pregnant women and children in all of the Kingdom's health centres.

SHANGHAI — Huawei's revenue growth slowed significantly in the first nine months of 2020, the Chinese telecom giant said on Friday, citing "intense pressure" on operations during the coronavirus and as the US moves to cut off its access to vital components.

SEOUL — Ever heard of phase-change materials? They may have a complicated-sounding name, but these compounds could offer a serious avenue of pursuit in the quest to keep cool in heatwave conditions. This is because their properties can be used to delay the penetration of heat into our homes.