Month: August 2021

Categories EU

EU signs deal with Novavax for up to 200 million Covid-19 jabs in bid to diversify vaccine portfolio

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The European Commission has approved a deal that allows EU member states to buy up to 200 million doses of Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, once the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has deemed it safe and effective for use. … Read More >EU signs deal with Novavax for up to 200 million Covid-19 jabs in bid to diversify vaccine portfolio

Categories World

WHO pushes for global moratorium on Covid-19 booster shots, calls on influencers to spread the word

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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on nations to not administer Covid booster shots until at least the end of September, in an effort to first ensure a base level of vaccine coverage across the globe. … Read More >WHO pushes for global moratorium on Covid-19 booster shots, calls on influencers to spread the word

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Sweden plans to make Facebook & WhatsApp to store data for police use amid rise in gang violence

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Sweden is looking to grant greater powers to police to access mobile communications data, including chats in Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, saying it’s necessary to fight the surging organized crime more effectively. … Read More >Sweden plans to make Facebook & WhatsApp to store data for police use amid rise in gang violence

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French president blasts ‘moral failure’ of Lebanese politicians on anniversary of deadly Beirut port blast

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Speaking on the anniversary of the deadly Beirut port blast, France’s Emmanuel Macron criticized the country’s political class for a “moral failure” that has allowed the nation to fall further into social and economic crisis. … Read More >French president blasts ‘moral failure’ of Lebanese politicians on anniversary of deadly Beirut port blast

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Greeks told to remain alert for wildfires as emergency services battle Athens blaze amid biblical heatwave

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The Greek government has urged people to stay alert as temperatures hover above 40C (107F) for the third day in a row and firefighters work endlessly to extinguish blazes on the islands and mainland. … Read More >Greeks told to remain alert for wildfires as emergency services battle Athens blaze amid biblical heatwave

Categories Asia & Pacific

India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea

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The Indian Navy has announced the deployment of a naval task force to the South China Sea to bolster security and support allies in the Indo Pacific region amid attempts by Western nations to push back against China’s activities. … Read More >India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea

Categories Middle East

Israeli PM stresses importance of vaccination against coronavirus as state reimposes Covid curbs

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Israel’s prime minister, Naftali Bennett, has emphasized the importance of vaccine uptake and reintroducing Covid curbs to prevent a complete, nationwide lockdown and stop coronavirus cases from overwhelming the healthcare system. … Read More >Israeli PM stresses importance of vaccination against coronavirus as state reimposes Covid curbs