Sacrificing freedom for the environment? German MP suggests restrictions ‘similar’ to Covid-19 lockdowns to fight climate change
Humanity should sacrifice “personal freedom” just as many nations did during the Covid-19 pandemic in…More
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Iran tells US & Israel not to cross ‘red lines’ in Gulf after reports of submarine deployments
Tehran said on Monday that it will defend itself, warning the United States and Israel…More
Chinese expats coming home to get domestic Covid vaccine – media
Chinese expats are returning to their country of birth to be vaccinated against Covid-19, and…More
‘Viruses do not take a break during holidays,’ Japan’s PM says, amid third wave of Covid infections
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called on citizens to spend the holiday season “quietly,” as…More
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years, local media report
Loujain al-Hathloul, a renowned Saudi advocate of women’s rights, has been sentenced to five years…More
Swedish government asks for powers to close down shops & restaurants, fine people for breaking Covid-19 rules
The Swedish government has proposed a bill that would allow it to close businesses and…More
Extremely rare WHITE KIWI that inspired books & toys dies in New Zealand after surgery, prompting widespread mourning
Manukura, the first-ever white kiwi to hatch in captivity, was a wildlife ambassador in New…More
Killer drones for German army? Defense minister pushes for combat UAVs, splits coalition, as MPs call for broader public debate
Germany’s defense minister insists combat drones are crucial for defending soldiers on the battlefield. SPD…More
US must stop using Hong Kong, Taiwan & Tibet to meddle in China’s domestic affairs — Beijing
China said it “strongly opposes” new US laws on Taiwan and Tibet, as well as…More
S. Korea detects 1st case of highly contagious UK Covid strain, vows to begin vaccinations from February
With the country having detected its first cases of Britain’s new coronavirus variant, President Moon…More