January 15, 2021 – Page 5 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Interpol issues red notices for chemical ship captain and owner over Beirut port explosion

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Lebanon’s state media has announced that Interpol has issued red notices for three individuals, including the captain and owner of the ship that carried chemicals which caused the devastating Beirut port explosion. … Read More >Interpol issues red notices for chemical ship captain and owner over Beirut port explosion

Home-built helicopter carrier & frigate join Iranian naval drill in Indian Ocean, amid tensions with US

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Iran has launched a naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, to test out two of its newest domestically-built warships. The drill takes place amid tensions with the US, and days after Iran seized a South Korean tanker. … Read More >Home-built helicopter carrier & frigate join Iranian naval drill in Indian Ocean, amid tensions with US

Japan extends emergency Covid-19 support to 60% of economy as country battles surging cases

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has informed his Covid-19 task force that the government will add seven more districts to the current state of emergency, expanding support to them as they tackle a rise in cases. … Read More >Japan extends emergency Covid-19 support to 60% of economy as country battles surging cases