April 22, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

World

Beijing vows to fight back after Australia cancels China’s Belt and Road project in state of Victoria

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has slammed Australia’s decision to tear up the Belt and Road agreement signed between China and the state of Victoria, labelling Canberra’s move a “historic reversal” in bilateral relations. … Read More >Beijing vows to fight back after Australia cancels China’s Belt and Road project in state of Victoria

Russia

‘Internet Oscars’ 2021: Vote for RT Creative Lab in 4 Webby Awards Nominations

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

RT Creative Lab nabbed four nominations along with three honoree acknowledgements at the 25th Annual Webby Awards. Now, it’s up you to make it count – vote for the best RT Creative Lab content by May 6! … Read More >‘Internet Oscars’ 2021: Vote for RT Creative Lab in 4 Webby Awards Nominations

EU

EU preparing to sue AstraZeneca over massive vaccine shortfall – reports

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch legal proceedings against AstraZeneca over its failure to deliver the promised volumes of its vaccine against Covid-19, which has hampered the EU immunization campaign. … Read More >EU preparing to sue AstraZeneca over massive vaccine shortfall – reports

World

Fake Pfizer vaccines seized in Mexico & Poland contained distilled water, skin care products – media

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Pfizer has reportedly identified for the first time counterfeit doses of its Covid-19 vaccine, with some selling for as much as $1,000. Thankfully no one appears to have been harmed by the scam jabs. … Read More >Fake Pfizer vaccines seized in Mexico & Poland contained distilled water, skin care products – media

India smashes global daily coronavirus case record with 300,000+ new infections as total nears 16 million

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

India has topped the world’s record for daily coronavirus case tallies, recording more than 300,000 infections over the last 24 hours as the country sees a major spike in its outbreak. … Read More >India smashes global daily coronavirus case record with 300,000+ new infections as total nears 16 million

4 killed after car bomb rocks luxury hotel in Pakistan’s Balochistan hosting Chinese ambassador

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

An explosives-laden car detonated outside the posh Serena Hotel in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province in Pakistan, killing four, as a Chinese delegation was staying there. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast. … Read More >4 killed after car bomb rocks luxury hotel in Pakistan’s Balochistan hosting Chinese ambassador

Syrian air defenses repel ‘Israeli aggression’ as IDF launches attack in response to missile landing near Israeli nuclear reactor

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Syria’s air defenses responded to an Israeli attack in the Damascus countryside, according to state media. The report comes after a blast near Israel’s nuclear plant, which IDF pinned on a missile launched from Syria. … Read More >Syrian air defenses repel ‘Israeli aggression’ as IDF launches attack in response to missile landing near Israeli nuclear reactor

Alarms go off near Israel’s nuclear reactor amid reports of explosions & missile defense system being activated

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Sirens have pierced the air in Israel’s southern Negev province near the secretive Dimona nuclear facility, with reports of multiple blasts heard far away from the site and anti-missile systems responding. … Read More >Alarms go off near Israel’s nuclear reactor amid reports of explosions & missile defense system being activated

EU

‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The Bundestag has passed the controversial amendments to the national Infection Protection Act that significantly tightens Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The bill passed despite harsh criticism from the opposition. … Read More >‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate

Thailand says China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine safe to use after investigation into stroke-like symptoms reported in 6 recipients

Posted on April 22, 2021By Editor

Thailand has stood by its ongoing use of the Chinese Sinovac Biotech Covid vaccine following six recipients reporting stroke-like symptoms, after an inquiry found no connection between the jab and the illnesses. … Read More >Thailand says China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine safe to use after investigation into stroke-like symptoms reported in 6 recipients