July 5, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Several homes have been destroyed by a landslide amid torrential rain in the city of Atami in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. With at least two people killed and around 20 missing, officials have called in the army for help. … Read More >2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints have been erected across Indonesia as authorities attempt to enforce a harsh lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, which has surged in the country in recent weeks. … Read More >Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Venezuelan crude exports soar 66% year-on-year

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Crude oil exports from Venezuela inched up last month as traders rushed to sell Venezuelan crude to Chinese buyers ahead of the entry into effect of a new tax. … Read More >Venezuelan crude exports soar 66% year-on-year

Russia

About 75% of Russians to vacation within the country

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Among the most popular holiday destinations for Russians inside the country are Crimea, Krasnodar Region, Altai … Read More >About 75% of Russians to vacation within the country

World

Trudeau condemns spate of arson attacks on Catholic churches as Canada reels from unmarked graves scandal

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has denounced the ongoing spree of arson and vandalism targeting churches as “unacceptable.” The attacks are believed to be retaliation to historic abuses of indigenous children in church-run schools. … Read More >Trudeau condemns spate of arson attacks on Catholic churches as Canada reels from unmarked graves scandal

EU

Vatican hails vaccinations as ‘one of the greatest achievements’ of modern science in push against vaccine skepticism

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

The official bioethics academy of the Catholic Church has come forward alongside a host of global medical associations to demand an end to the “myths and disinformation” interfering with the fight against Covid-19. … Read More >Vatican hails vaccinations as ‘one of the greatest achievements’ of modern science in push against vaccine skepticism

World

South Africa posts national one-day record of 24,000 new Covid-19 cases amid 3rd wave surge

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

A record 24,270 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in South Africa, the country’s highest daily increase in infections of the entire pandemic, as it battles a third wave of the virus. … Read More >South Africa posts national one-day record of 24,000 new Covid-19 cases amid 3rd wave surge

Lebanon security chief faces prosecution over fatal Beirut Port blast

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

The lead judge investigating the deadly explosion at the Port of Beirut last summer has been granted permission to prosecute Lebanon’s internal security chief, Abbas Ibrahim. … Read More >Lebanon security chief faces prosecution over fatal Beirut Port blast

WATCH: Hundreds protest in Istanbul as Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international treaty protecting women’s rights

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Protesters have taken to the streets across Turkey to express their outrage over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s move to quit the Istanbul Convention – a treaty offering protection against domestic violence. … Read More >WATCH: Hundreds protest in Istanbul as Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international treaty protecting women’s rights

EU

One-third of French Covid-19 infections are extremely transmissible Delta variant, says health minister, 4th wave possible

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

The French health minister has warned of the very real risk that the Covid-19 epidemic will once again gain strength in France, with the highly transmissible Delta variant now representing around 33% of new infections. … Read More >One-third of French Covid-19 infections are extremely transmissible Delta variant, says health minister, 4th wave possible