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The 105-year-old man who beat COVID-19

The 105-year-old man who beat COVID-19
Jun 21 2021 Share

A 105-year-old man in Assam, a state in Northeastern India, has managed to beat COVID-19 and was discharged from the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Sunday. The centenarian, named Samed Ali, was featured on the hospital’s Twitter page, commended on his courageous defeat of the virus.

Ali hails from Dhubri, but no other information was given about the patient except for the fact that he was admitted at the beginning of the month.

The state government has set a target of administering 300,000 vaccines between June 21st and June 30th as the COVID-19 situation in India continues to worsen.

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Mysterious weapons and explosives stockpile found in Maltese seas

Mysterious weapons and explosives stockpile found in Maltese seas
Jun 21 2021 Share

Police were informed yesterday afternoon that a stockpile of weapons were spotted underwater in the Migra Ferha, Rabat area. The report was confirmed after the District Police, Major Crimes Unit and members of the Armed Forces of Malta convened immediately on spot.

The search started started yesterday at 15:15 and ended at around 19:00, only to continue today during early hours of the day. After the search was finished at around 11:30, it was revealed that munition, weapons and even material suspected to be explosive were the items discovered. Investigations are still ongoing.

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Usain Bolt names his newborn twins Thunder and Saint Leo

Usain Bolt names his newborn twins Thunder and Saint Leo
Jun 21 2021 Share

The Jamaican track and field giant Usain Bolt announced the birth of his twin sons on Father’s Day this Sunday. He announced the news via Instagram, revealing that the boys were named Thunder and Saint Leo – fitting names alongside their older sister Olympia Lightning. Olympia was born last year, and it is yet to be revealed when the twins were born.

Now 34 years-old, Usain Bolt will not be participating in this years Tokyo Olympics, having retired from the sport back in 2017. This will mark the first Olympics since 2000 in which the sprinter will not be seen running the track.

Bolt said he is looking forward to spectate the games as he never had the opportunity to really watch Olympic Games. the 11-time world champion is excited to watch the games properly and continue raising his wonderful family.

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Contactless payment available on all buses through collaboration between Malta Public Transport, Bank of Valletta and Visa

Jun 21 2021 Share

With the intention of making life easier, simpler and more convenient for non-Tallinja card holder residents and visitors, Visa has collaborated with Bank of Valletta and Malta Public Transport to introduce contactless transit on public transport.

 Technology has the potential to transform cities and contactless transport has gone from being a luxury to a necessity to provide easy and secure travel.

Highlighting the importance of public transportation in ensuring post-Covid economic recovery across Europe, David Farrugia, Visa Malta Country Manager said “Public transportation systems are crucial for people who rely on them to get to and from work every day. Consumers rely on them to access their local businesses and purchase their needs, while tourists use public transportation to get around the Islands.”

As many countries around the world launch contactless payment and in turn aiding in the support of essential workers and recovery, cities have become more sustainable through contactless payments’ potential to lower carbon transport options. 

This results in a globally projected uptake of as much as 27% on public transport if barriers associated with paying to travel are removed.

For cities around the world, contactless transport has gone from a nice-to-have to a must-have in order to provide customers with safe and secure solutions through COVID-19 and beyond. With the enablement of contactless payments, local residents and tourists can worry less about carrying cash and queuing for tickets.

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