‘Perfect storm’: WHO warns second year of fighting Covid-19 could be ‘even tougher’ than the first
Ongoing transmission dynamics show the world needs to brace for an even tougher year of…More
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‘Stay at home’: Portuguese PM announces new lockdown after record Covid-19 death and infection rates
Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa urged people to stay at home as he announced on…More
Australian scientists urge pause on deployment of AstraZeneca vaccine over efficacy concerns, suggest Pfizer or Moderna instead
Scientists in Australia have called for a halt to the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine,…More
US targets Iranian foundations under Supreme Leader’s control in latest sanctions hit
The US has blacklisted two organizations controlled by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing…More
Google admits experimentally blocking some Australian news sites from searches as row over paying outlets for content gains steam
Internet users can’t find the latest Aussie news on searches as outlets say Google is…More
Irish PM apologizes on behalf of the state for the ‘profound generational wrong’ inflicted on mother-and-baby-home residents
The Irish prime minister has issued an apology on behalf of the state following an…More
Sinovac says its Covid-19 vaccine has ‘good’ efficacy after Brazilian partner claimed it was only 50% effective
The chairman of Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac has insisted that the company’s Brazilian partners were…More
Interpol issues red notices for chemical ship captain and owner over Beirut port explosion
Lebanon’s state media has announced that Interpol has issued red notices for three individuals, including…More
Italy kicks off its BIGGEST mafia trial in 30 years, 350+ defendants slated to testify via video link & in person
Hundreds of suspected mobsters and associates, including former politicians, are slated to be brought before…More
Home-built helicopter carrier & frigate join Iranian naval drill in Indian Ocean, amid tensions with US
Iran has launched a naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, to test out two of…More