Ending Covid restrictions for double-jabbed citizens increases risk of vaccine-resistant strains emerging, fresh study warns
A study released on Friday has raised fresh concerns that easing Covid restrictions before countries…More
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As Australia fully vaccinates 14% of population, PM Morrison says 70% is new target for next phase in dropping Covid restrictions
As concerns grow over the spreading Delta variant, PM Scott Morrison revealed a 70%-vaccination goal…More
Israeli president receives third Pfizer jab, launching country’s over-60s Covid booster shot scheme
President Herzog has received his third dose of a Pfizer coronavirus jab, formally launching the…More
Australian indigenous groups, social workers slate government decision to deploy troops to enforce lockdown in Covid-hit Sydney
Indigenous representatives and community groups have warned that the Australian government’s “disturbing” use of troops…More
After initial confusion, Israeli-operated ship confirmed to have been attacked off the coast of Oman
A merchant vessel, operated by the company of Israeli billionaire, Eyal Ofer, has been attacked…More
Philippines sends more than 13 million back into Covid lockdown amid spread of the Delta variant
The Philippines announced on Friday that a lockdown will be reimposed on the Metro Manila…More
French finance minister says Pegasus spyware may have infected govt devices, including his own phone
France’s finance minister Bruno Le Maire has revealed that authorities are probing whether Pegasus malware…More
Demonstrators take to streets of Slovakia’s capital, blocking roads to protest against Covid vaccination law
Hundreds flocked onto Bratislava’s streets and obstructed traffic in the capital, to protest against a…More
Czech government grants vaccinated state employees two days’ paid leave to encourage them to get Covid-19 jabs
State employees in the Czech Republic who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus are to…More
Duterte won’t scrap military pact with US despite prior threats, Philippines defense minister says during Pentagon chief’s visit
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte agreed to retain a long-standing deal to keep US forces in…More