a gunman attacked the embassy of Azerbaijan, one dead and two injured

Other news of the day: a Thai court sentenced a man to 28 years in prison for lèse majesté; at least 162 victims in Afghanistan due to the exceptional cold snap; Starting in the spring, Tokyo has decided to downgrade Covid-19 to a common respiratory infection; India launches its first nasal spray vaccine; Seoul and Pyongyang have violated the armistice by invading each other’s territory; alert in Russia for fear of a shortage of medicines in 2023.

IRAN – AZERBAIJAN

A man with automatic weapons attacked the embassy of azerbaijan in Iran, he killed the head of the security service of the diplomatic mission and wounded two other people. Tehran’s police chief reported that the assailant, whose identity is unknown, attacked – along with two of his sons – for “personal reasons” related to “family matters.”

THAILAND

A court in Chang Rai, northern Thailand, sentenced a man to 28 years in prison for insult the monarchy in Internet publications. Mongkol Tirakote, 29, a clothing salesman and activist, was found guilty in two separate cases of defamation of royalty. The original sentence was 42 years, but the court reduced it upon sentencing.

AFGHANISTAN

The updated balance is 162 victims registered since January 10 in Afghanistan, due to the exceptional cold wave that plagues the region. Experts affirm that it is the worst winter in the last 15 years with temperatures of -34 and many people state that they cannot find fuel to heat their homes and combat the freezing temperatures. Last week there were about 84 deaths.

JAPAN – INDIA

Tokyo has decided to change the ranking level of danger of covid-19. As of May 8, Sars-Cov-2 will become a common respiratory infection and the restrictions still in force will be relaxed, such as the use of masks in public places. Meanwhile, India (after China) launched the first vaccine in the form of a nasal spray, in double doses 28 days apart.

KOREA

Both Seoul and Pyongyang have violated the armistice which regulates the common border demilitarized zone (DMZ), sending drones into the airspace of the counterparty in December last year. This was reported by the United Nations Command (UNC), led by the United States, at the conclusion of an investigation into incursions that violate the pact between the two countries, which are technically still at war with each other.

RUSSIA

The Russian Ministry of Health published a list of more than 100 medical preparations that could be in short supply by 2023, including aspirin, paracetamol, valerian and iodine. Most of the listed drugs are foreign-made and the supply of possible equivalents will be controlled by a special commission, which may also authorize unregistered preparations.

UZBEKISTAN

The Uzbekistan government has approved the organization “Followers of Tumaris” – a legendary heroine of ancient times – whose goal will be to monitor the behavior of women in Uzbek society. It will establish representative points in each city and town and will also serve to denounce abuse and violence against women.