France ‘will not back down’ from sanctioning unvaccinated care-workers; Covid boosters to be offered to elderly from September

France’s prime minister has confirmed that Covid booster shots for the elderly and care-home residents will begin next month, and that the government will impose sanctions on caregivers who are not vaccinated by September 15. … Read More >France ‘will not back down’ from sanctioning unvaccinated care-workers; Covid boosters to be offered to elderly from September

1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials

Around 1.6 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are being pulled from circulation in Japan as a precaution after foreign material was discovered in some vials. An investigation was launched into the incident. … Read More >1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials

Indonesia navy impounds tanker over allegations of stealing some 300,000 barrels of oil from Cambodia

The Indonesia navy’s First Fleet commander announced on Wednesday that it has seized a tanker and detained its crew over the alleged theft of around 300,000 barrels of crude oil from Cambodia’s reserves. … Read More >Indonesia navy impounds tanker over allegations of stealing some 300,000 barrels of oil from Cambodia

Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports

At least one private charter flight set to evacuate hundreds of Afghans from the Kabul airport was forced to take off with just 50 of its 345 seats filled, amid reports that US and Taliban forces prevented them from boarding. … Read More >Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports

16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain

Hundreds of Boko Haram militants attacked a military outpost in southern Niger overnight Tuesday, killing 16 soldiers and wounding nine. The defense ministry said dozens of militants were killed in the ensuing combat. … Read More >16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain

Fukushima nuclear plant to construct UNDERSEA tunnel to release a million tons of treated water

The operators of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant have announced plans to build an undersea tunnel to facilitate the release of more than one million tons of treated water from the site into the surrounding ocean. … Read More >Fukushima nuclear plant to construct UNDERSEA tunnel to release a million tons of treated water

Germany will continue to help Afghans wanting to leave after August 31 despite Taliban warnings – Chancellor Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged that Berlin will continue to help aid workers and Afghans who have worked with its troops looking to flee the country past the August 31 deadline, despite warnings from the Taliban. … Read More >Germany will continue to help Afghans wanting to leave after August 31 despite Taliban warnings – Chancellor Merkel

‘Scapegoating China cannot whitewash the US’: Beijing blasts Washington ahead of American report into Covid-19 origins

Beijing has criticized the US’s “politicization” of the Covid-19 pandemic as the American intelligence community readies its unclassified report on the origin of the virus, amid rumors it may point to a Chinese lab leak. … Read More >‘Scapegoating China cannot whitewash the US’: Beijing blasts Washington ahead of American report into Covid-19 origins