May 26, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UN nuclear watchdog and Iran agree to extend monitoring through June

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that Iran has agreed to extend its monitoring deal for one month, allowing it to run until June 24, while negotiations continue over reviving the 2015 nuclear accord. … Read More >UN nuclear watchdog and Iran agree to extend monitoring through June

World

WHO boss blasts ‘scandalous inequity’ in Covid jab sharing, demands global commitment to inoculate 10% of each nation by September

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on nations to commit to global efforts to inoculate the world’s poorest and more vulnerable against Covid-19, as he blasted “scandalous inequity” in vaccine distribution. … Read More >WHO boss blasts ‘scandalous inequity’ in Covid jab sharing, demands global commitment to inoculate 10% of each nation by September

‘Can’t tolerate external interference’: spokesman says Beijing concerned by US and South Korea’s talk of Taiwan stability

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has registered its concern over the interference of Washington and Seoul in Beijing’s internal affairs, after the two countries issued a statement concerning peace and stability in Taiwan. … Read More >‘Can’t tolerate external interference’: spokesman says Beijing concerned by US and South Korea’s talk of Taiwan stability

‘Black fungus’ declared an epidemic in Jammu & Kashmir as India battles deadly infection

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

Jammu and Kashmir has become the latest union territory in India to declare black fungus an epidemic, as cases of the coronavirus-linked infection continue to rise. … Read More >‘Black fungus’ declared an epidemic in Jammu & Kashmir as India battles deadly infection

EU

Macron & Merkel call for expanded funding, empowerment of WHO to battle pandemics

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have called for allocating more funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) and expanding its powers to make it more capable of fighting future pandemics. … Read More >Macron & Merkel call for expanded funding, empowerment of WHO to battle pandemics

Saudi Arabia bars anti-vaxxers from pilgrimages and overseas travel in bid to improve Covid vaccine take-up

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In an attempt to boost take-up, Saudi Arabia has announced that individuals who refuse to receive a Covid vaccine will be banned from overseas travel, pilgrimages, and entering universities, shopping malls, or office blocks. … Read More >Saudi Arabia bars anti-vaxxers from pilgrimages and overseas travel in bid to improve Covid vaccine take-up

Israeli police ‘neutralize’ assailant who stabbed two in East Jerusalem (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

Israeli police have shot dead a knife-wielding attacker who stabbed two people in an area of East Jerusalem that has been a focal point of protests and clashes between Palestinians and law enforcement in recent weeks. … Read More >Israeli police ‘neutralize’ assailant who stabbed two in East Jerusalem (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

1-minute, ‘non-invasive’ Covid breath test authorized for deployment in Singapore

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

A one-minute Covid-19 breath test has received provisional authorization in Singapore, where it will be used to test people coming into the country from Malaysia. … Read More >1-minute, ‘non-invasive’ Covid breath test authorized for deployment in Singapore

Japan opens 2 mass vaccination sites in bid to inoculate all over-65s before Tokyo Olympics

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

Japan has set up two venues with the capacity to vaccinate thousands of people a day as the country rushes to boost its coronavirus immunization campaign two months before the Tokyo Olympic Games begin. … Read More >Japan opens 2 mass vaccination sites in bid to inoculate all over-65s before Tokyo Olympics

China passes HALF A BILLION Covid-19 vaccines administered in latest milestone

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By Editor

China has administered more than 500 million vaccines in the fight against Covid-19, inoculating more than 10 million people every day, as Beijing aims to have vaccinated 40% of its population by the end of June. … Read More >China passes HALF A BILLION Covid-19 vaccines administered in latest milestone