Germany drops South Africa from ‘Covid variant area’ list as Delta becomes prevalent in both countries
German authorities have removed South Africa from the country’s ‘virus variant’ list, as the extra-contagious…More
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Two sailors killed in attack on Israeli-operated ship off coast of Oman
Two crew members have lost their lives in an attack by suspected pirates on an…More
Japan’s state of emergency extended to four more regions after worsening Covid numbers
After 3,300 new cases on Friday, Japan has expanded its state of emergency to three…More
Amazon hit with whopping $887 million fine by European privacy regulators
Amazon has been handed an $888 million fine by European Union regulators for breaching the…More
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
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