Thailand is set to receive its first coronavirus vaccines in February from China’s Sinovac Biotech as the Southeast Asian country tries to curtail its worst coronavirus outbreak yet. Thailand, which is aiming to inoculate at least half of its 70 million people, will received delivery of 200,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine net month, Prime Minister Prayuth Cha-o-cha said on Monday. It has, in total, ordered two million doses. “I have given the direction on the vaccine and expect that within one to two months we will receive the first lot for medical professionals for about 200,000 doses,” PM Prayut said, according…
Author: Agnes Alpuerto
Young environmental activist Greta Thunberg has turned 18 on Sunday, and she’s bolder than ever in her fight against global warming and all those who contribute to environmental destruction. The Swedish activist posted a snarky Twitter message to mark her birthday. “Thank you so much for all the well-wishes on my 18th birthday! Tonight you will find me down at the local pub exposing all the dark secrets behind the climate- and school strike conspiracy and my evil handlers who can no longer control me! I am free at last!!” Thank you so much for all the well-wishes on my…
Actress Tanya Roberts, known for the James Bond film A View to a Kill has died on Sunday at the age of 65. Roberts reportedly collapsed in her home on December 24 after walking with her dogs. She was hospitalized and placed on a ventilator but did not recover from the health issue. Her doctors ruled out coronavirus. Roberts’ longtime friend and representative Mike Pingel confirmed the actress’ death. “I’m devastated. She was brilliant and beautiful and I feel like a light has been taken away. To say she was an angel would be at the top of the list.…
Harvard professor Avi Loeb believes that a proof of extraterrestrial life reached our planet years ago, as written on his upcoming new book, Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth. Loeb claims that an unusual asteroid that passed close to Earth in 2017 was, in fact, a piece of alien trash. Loeb was referring to an asteroid that made headlines three years ago, with scientists noting that it was unusual in shape, appearance and trajectory. With a few years to consider the evidence now, Loeb is saying that it was a piece of abandoned technology. Publisher Houghton Mifflin…
The US on Saturday set another record on its daily coronavirus infections, with more than 270,000 new cases. US now has a total of 20.4 million cases and deaths passing 350,000. The hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic, the US has seen surging coronavirus infections and deaths in recent months, setting record after record. Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci has warned just days after Christmas that the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come. “That’s what we’re concerned about – that in addition to the surge, we’re going to have an increase superimposed upon that…
We can expect to see more projects from ultimate oppa Lee Jong Suk soon, as the actor announced he got completed his military service on January 2, 2021. The actor enlisted in March 8, 2019 as a public service worker due to a ruptured ACL from a car accident when he was a teenager. All able-bodied Korean males are required to serve nearly two years of military service before they turn 30. Sharing the news to his fans, the actor posted on Saturday two black and white photos of himself in casual dress and wrote, “I’ve come back.” View this…
Here’s a major happy celebrity news for 2021 – Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin of the hit Korean series Crash Landing On You have admitted to dating in real life! This is definitely a from-reel-to-real story we’ve all been waiting for. According to South Korean entertainment news site Soompi, Son Ye-ji (Yoon Se-ri) and Hyun Bin (captain Ri) met through their projects and after the end of their drama, their positive feelings towards each other developed into a romantic relationship. Soompi, along with other Korean entertainment news outlets, quoted the talent agencies of the celebrity couple—who go by the showbiz…
Justine Bieber has gifted us all with a new romantic tune and its accompanying motivational music video on New Year’s Day. The 26-year-old singer released “Anyone”, and it’s surely making it way to our hearts. In the music video, Justin Bieber is training as a boxer, ditching his shirt to show a tattoo-free body, lifting weights and throwing punches on the beach. He has fictional lady love-shash-cheerleader, played by Zoey Deutch, on the side. “If you ever move on without me, I need to makes sure you know/ That you are the only one I’ll ever love/ Yeah you, if…
This one’s for the vegans! KFC’s vegan burger is returning to all UK stores to celebrate Veganuary. This meat-free alternative to the restaurant’s signature chicken fillet burger will be available from January 4 until February 28. It’s available for takeaway and drive-thru, too. It was in June 2019 when KFC first announced the launching of its vegan burger, which it initially called “The Imposter”. It went on to sell out within four days in chains across the UK. Stores were selling one burger approximately every minute before running out of stock, according to Independent. In fact, the sales of the…
The illegally built gigantic bronze statue of Guan Yu will be relocated from Jingzhou to a new location after it drew criticism from authorities and the public for its obtrusive size and incompatible appearance. But the relocation plan seems to be stirring more controversies, as it is reported to reach 155 million yuan or nearly $23.8 million. The monument is dedicated to second-century general Guan Yu, a military leader during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) and killed in a battle while trying to defend Jingzhou. It is made of bronze and stands at 58 meters tall and weighs close to…