Cities have unique ‘microbial signature,’ scientists say, as study discovers thousands of new viruses and bacteria
Researchers who swabbed urban mass-transit systems in 60 cities have published data showing that each…More
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Thailand approves Chinese Sinopharm coronavirus jab, importing a million doses in June
China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use in Thailand, becoming the fifth…More
South Korea protests over inclusion of disputed islands on Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay map, politicians propose Games boycott
The South Korean government has slammed Japan for depicting disputed islands as its own territory…More
Berlin pledges reparations after recognizing Namibia ‘genocide’ carried out by German colonial troops
Germany has formally acknowledged that its military committed ‘genocide’ against the African peoples who lived…More
Canadian MP says sorry for URINATING while on Zoom call, his SECOND exposure on camera in as many months
Virtual meetings seem to be the bane of maintaining decorum, at least for some people.…More
Netanyahu blasts UN Human Rights Council for ‘blatant anti-Israel obsession’ after it votes to investigate Gaza conflict
The UN Human Rights Council’s decision to launch an open-ended probe of alleged Israeli abuses…More
Syrian President Bashar Assad wins re-election with 95.1% of votes
President Bashar Assad has been reelected to a fourth term with over 95% of the…More
UN rights council to investigate alleged ‘violations and abuses’ during Israel-Hamas conflict
The UN Human Rights Council has voted to launch an inquiry into alleged human rights…More
Inhaled nanobodies could be new secret weapon against severe Covid cases, animal trials suggest
In search of ways to complement jabs or to treat patients who can’t be vaccinated,…More
Detained Mali interim president, PM freed after arrest by former coup leader
Mali’s interim president Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane have been released after being…More