NEW DELHI -- The Indian government's guidelines regarding relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions issued on Sept. 30 will remain in force until Nov. 30, a statement issued by the government said Tuesday.

According to the directive, there will be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods. (India-COVID-19-Relaxation)

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MOGADISHU -- Three people were killed and an unknown number injured in the latest attack on the outskirts of Somalia's restive capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, a government official said.

Ismael Mukhtar Omar, government spokesman, said the militants shot dead a government official in Mogadishu's Kahda district after seizing his properties including a vehicle. (Somalia-Attack)

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BANGKOK -- Thailand's Office of the National Water Resources (NWR) on Tuesday issued warnings for communities surrounding the country's six largest water reservoirs against the upcoming typhoon Molave.

Thailand's six large reservoirs include Chulabhorn in Chaiyaphum province, Lam Takhong, Lam Phra Phloeng, and Mun Bon in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khun Dan Prakan Chon in Nakhon Nayok, and Nong Pla Lai in Rayong province. (Thailand-Typhoon-Reservoirs)

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TOKYO -- The Japanese government endorsed a bill on Tuesday to make novel coronavirus vaccinations free to all residents here.

The bill will also compensate the suppliers of the vaccines should serious side effects be caused and free health care will be offered to recipients of the vaccine should they experience any adverse effects. (Japan-Bill-Free COVID-19 Vaccines)

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DAR ES SALAAM -- Simon Sirro, Tanzanian police chief, said on Tuesday 42 people were arrested after allegedly attacking police officers who were overseeing distribution of ballot boxes in Zanzibar's Pemba Island.

Sirro, the Inspector General of Police, told a news conference that on Monday night scores of people on the island stoned vehicles ferrying ballot boxes for the coming general elections. (Tanzania-Election) Enditem

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