China bans exams for six- and seven-year-olds over concerns about ‘physical and mental health’
The Chinese government has announced that written examinations for six- and seven-year-olds have been banned…More
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WHO ‘deeply worried’ about high Covid transmission rate in Europe, says 236,000 MORE could die by December
The World Health Organization’s regional director for Europe has issued a stark warning of increased…More
ISIS claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport, as White House says evacuation continues unhindered
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the new attack on Kabul airport,…More
UN refugee agency warns Afghanistan is facing a ‘greater humanitarian crisis’ as countries end evacuation efforts
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned Afghanistan faces “a far greater…More
EU foreign affairs chief proposes new reactive force, as Afghan crisis highlights bloc’s military shortfalls
The EU high representative for foreign affairs has proposed an “initial entry force” of 5,000…More
Japan suspends Moderna Covid vaccine after another million doses found contaminated, bringing total to 2.6 million
Japanese officials have suspended the use of millions of doses of the Moderna Covid vaccine…More
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer vaccine, extends lockdown in Auckland despite falling Covid-19 infections
New Zealand’s largest city Auckland will remain in lockdown for two more weeks despite the…More
Israel agrees to ‘strengthen’ Palestinian economy in first top-level talks since 2010 held after PM Bennett’s return from US
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met late on Sunday…More
Israel offers Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all residents 12 and older, says ‘green pass’ will expire six months after jabs
Israel’s government has expanded availability of controversial Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all inoculated residents…More
US military says Kabul strike targeting ISIS-K may have led to ‘additional casualties’ amid reports that family of 9 perished
The US Central Command has said it is investigating reports that civilians were killed as…More