May 17, 2021 – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

More than a quarter of EU adults reluctant to get Covid vaccine, survey finds

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

Vaccine hesitancy rates in the EU are raising alarms, after a survey found that 27% of adults across the bloc said they’d be unlikely to accept a Covid-19 jab, amid a “failure” to persuade people of its efficacy and safety. … Read More >More than a quarter of EU adults reluctant to get Covid vaccine, survey finds

‘Where did this conclusion come from?’: Beijing slams Aussie think tank that says China caused birth rate decline in Xinjiang

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has dismissed an Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) publication that claims Chinese policies have led to a sharp decline in birth rates in Xinjiang. Beijing advises a review of the facts. … Read More >‘Where did this conclusion come from?’: Beijing slams Aussie think tank that says China caused birth rate decline in Xinjiang

IDF seemingly celebrates leveling Gaza residential block with ‘before & after’ meme on Instagram

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

The IDF has posted what was perceived as a meme on its Instagram account showing before-and-after photos of a residential tower block in Gaza following its assault on the building, which was allegedly used by “terrorists.” … Read More >IDF seemingly celebrates leveling Gaza residential block with ‘before & after’ meme on Instagram

World

Rihanna accused of pulling an ‘ALL LIVES MATTER’ after saying both ‘innocent Israeli and Palestinian children’ suffer

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

Rihanna has added her name to the list of celebrities who have found themselves in hot water after voicing opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Her neutral “I stand with humanity” stance caused backlash on social media. … Read More >Rihanna accused of pulling an ‘ALL LIVES MATTER’ after saying both ‘innocent Israeli and Palestinian children’ suffer

Bella Hadid receives widespread support for statements condemning ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

Muslim supermodel Bella Hadid has received millions of likes and support from fellow influencers after condemning Israeli “colonization, ethnic cleansing” and occupation of Palestine in a series of Instagram posts. … Read More >Bella Hadid receives widespread support for statements condemning ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians

Japanese government sued by South Korean fishers over planned release of Fukushima contaminated water

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

Two South Korean fisheries associations have filed a lawsuit, demanding the Japanese government’s compensation over its plan to dump contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. … Read More >Japanese government sued by South Korean fishers over planned release of Fukushima contaminated water