December 30, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Argentina launches Covid-19 immunization campaign using Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

Argentina has launched a nationwide campaign to vaccinate the public against Covid-19, deploying 300,000 doses of Russia’s pioneering Sputnik V vaccine. Medics are the primary recipients. … Read More >Argentina launches Covid-19 immunization campaign using Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

EU

European approval of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine unlikely until February, as UK gears up for rollout

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

The European Medicines Authority has said it is unlikely to approve the vaccine developed by UK company AstraZeneca in January, as the firm is yet to file an application with the regulatory body. … Read More >European approval of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine unlikely until February, as UK gears up for rollout

Health

Russia is developing world’s first Covid-19 antidote, preclinical studies show drug effectiveness of more than 99%

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

Russia’s Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) has announced the development of a drug to fight against Covid-19, which would become the world’s first direct-acting antiviral antidote if clinical trials are successful. … Read More >Russia is developing world’s first Covid-19 antidote, preclinical studies show drug effectiveness of more than 99%

Gaza militant groups fire rockets into sea as ‘message’ to Israel during first joint exercise (VIDEO)

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

Militant groups across Gaza have launched a joint military drill, closing down the main city streets and firing missiles into the sea, in what they say is a test of their readiness for future clashes with Israel. … Read More >Gaza militant groups fire rockets into sea as ‘message’ to Israel during first joint exercise (VIDEO)

Iran Envoy Reveals How Tehran May Exact Revenge on US for Soleimani Without Direct Military Action

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

3 January will mark the one year anniversary of the assassination of Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad in a US drone strike. Iran responded to the killing by launching ballistic missiles at two US bases in Iraq, and threatened further attacks. … Read More >Iran Envoy Reveals How Tehran May Exact Revenge on US for Soleimani Without Direct Military Action

World

Map Delineating Morocco from Western Sahara Seen in Netanyahu Clip Reportedly Triggers Fury in Rabat

Posted on December 30, 2020By Editor

Outrage was recently sparked in Morocco after a video clip from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in the background a map delineating Morocco from Western Sahara, reported The Times of Israel. … Read More >Map Delineating Morocco from Western Sahara Seen in Netanyahu Clip Reportedly Triggers Fury in Rabat

USA

Thousands Left Without Heat, Hot Water in Colorado After Vandals Attack Natural Gas Services

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

Local media reports have suggested that an ongoing bid to restore services to thousands of individuals living in the Aspen, Colorado, community has encountered weather-related setbacks due to frigid temperatures and snowfall which are expected to continue throughout Tuesday. … Read More >Thousands Left Without Heat, Hot Water in Colorado After Vandals Attack Natural Gas Services

Venezuela’s Maduro Expresses Gratitude to Russian President After Sputnik V Deal Reached

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin after Moscow and Caracas came to a purchase agreement for 10 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19. … Read More >Venezuela’s Maduro Expresses Gratitude to Russian President After Sputnik V Deal Reached

At Least 1 Killed, 3 Soldiers Injured After ‘Israeli Aggression’ in Damascus Airspace – SANA

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

On Wednesday, state-controlled Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that explosions were heard in Damascus area as Syrian air defenses were responding to what was described as “Israeli aggression”. … Read More >At Least 1 Killed, 3 Soldiers Injured After ‘Israeli Aggression’ in Damascus Airspace – SANA

Kim Jong Un Calls First Congress of Ruling Workers Party of Korea in Four Years for Next Month

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is likely to face a new challenge in January when Joe Biden is sworn in as US president. The Democratic president-elect has promised to take a tougher stance against Pyongyang than outgoing US President Donald Trump. … Read More >Kim Jong Un Calls First Congress of Ruling Workers Party of Korea in Four Years for Next Month