Harry and Meghan to lead Vax Live fundraising concert
GLENN GAMBOA, AP Business Writer
April 27, 2021
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FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, Britain s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioner s residence in Johannesburg. Their first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions announced Tuesday its first series to hit the streaming service. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP, File)Dominic Lipinski/AP
Prince Harry and Meghan will serve as the campaign chairs of Global Citizen’s effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries.
Oktoberfest around the world
One of Bavaria s most famous traditions is also one of its most successful exports: Beyond a version planned for Dubai, there are Oktoberfests held all over the world.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Munich s Oktoberfest was cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020; the situation remains unclear for 2021. Meanwhile, Dubai, which is holding its World Expo this year, is reportedly planning its own version of the famous beer festival at the Dubai Marina. According to reports, it would start on October 7, and instead of the usual two weeks of the German version, it would last six months.
Munich, Germany
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There will be plenty to discuss when G7 foreign and development ministers arrive in London for three days of talks hosted by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. Ministers are expected to focus on the situation in Russia amid concern over the treatment of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and recent reports on Moscow’s clandestine operations abroad; China’s treatment of the Uighurs of Xinjiang, its crackdown on opposition in Hong Kong, and growing maritime assertiveness; the appalling situation in Myanmar following the 1 February coup; and relations with Iran. In addition to the formal meeting, which opens on Tuesday, Raab has several one-to-ones scheduled, including with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The visit is Blinken’s first since taking up his post, and he’ll also meet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson before
Munich hits back over Dubai Oktoberfest plans
The city of Munich has released a terse statement distancing itself from reports about an Oktoberfest event in Dubai. Other businesses expressed bewilderment with the plans.
Oktoberfest around the world
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Munich s Oktoberfest was cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020; the situation remains unclear for 2021. Meanwhile, Dubai, which is holding its World Expo this year, is reportedly planning its own version of the famous beer festival at the Dubai Marina. According to reports, it would start on October 7, and instead of the usual two weeks of the German version, it would last six months.
U.S. senators backs HFX plan to honor Taiwan s president at forum
04/30/2021 05:46 PM
Senator Robert Menendez (right) and James Inhofe. CNA file photo
Taipei, April 30 (CNA) Two U.S. senators who are also co-chairs of the Senate Taiwan Caucus, sent joint letters to Canada s top leaders on Tuesday to express their support for awarding Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) at the Halifax International Security Forum (HFX). Since her election in 2016, President Tsai continues to promote democratic values in the face of Chinese aggression, said Senator Robert Menendez and James Inhofe in the letters addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan.