Iran crucial for Chinese plans to safeguard its trade from seas-dominating Washington – ex MI6 agent to RT

The strategic cooperation deal China and Iran sealed last month will have huge ramifications for the future of the entire Eurasian continent, undercutting Western control of global trade, a former MI6 agent told RT. … Read More >Iran crucial for Chinese plans to safeguard its trade from seas-dominating Washington – ex MI6 agent to RT

‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

The governments of the UK, Germany, and France have spoken of their “grave concern” after Tehran announced it would increase uranium enrichment up to 60% following Israel’s alleged attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. … Read More >‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

South Africa blasts ‘unreasonable’ demands of vaccine manufacturers as Pretoria suspends J&J Covid jab

The South African health minister has hit out at Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers, telling colleagues that the government has had to navigate difficult clauses and put the country’s finances at risk to secure jabs. … Read More >South Africa blasts ‘unreasonable’ demands of vaccine manufacturers as Pretoria suspends J&J Covid jab

‘Go in together, go out together’: All NATO troops likely to leave Afghanistan alongside Americans, German defense minister says

The expected departure of US troops from Afghanistan means other foreign nations in the NATO-led mission will be leaving too, Germany’s defense minister has said. Berlin has the second-largest military presence there after the US. … Read More >‘Go in together, go out together’: All NATO troops likely to leave Afghanistan alongside Americans, German defense minister says

Dublin says limiting use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab will have ‘minimal impact’ on vaccine rollout

Irish health officials have dismissed claims that the new restrictions limiting the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to those aged 60 and over will have a considerable impact on the country’s vaccine rollout. … Read More >Dublin says limiting use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab will have ‘minimal impact’ on vaccine rollout

Australia refuses to buy J&J vaccine due to AstraZeneca similarities, as both firms are scrutinized over blood clots

Australia has declined to purchase a vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson, because its mechanism is similar to the one used in AstraZeneca’s jab. Both vaccines are currently being investigated for links to blood clots. … Read More >Australia refuses to buy J&J vaccine due to AstraZeneca similarities, as both firms are scrutinized over blood clots

St. Vincent rocked by biggest eruption yet as locals warned to IMMEDIATELY leave island for safer ground (VIDEOS)

St. Vincent’s La Soufrière volcano continued erupting on Monday with a particularly powerful new blast reported at the site, which sent pyroclastic flows hurtling down its sides on a path of destruction. … Read More >St. Vincent rocked by biggest eruption yet as locals warned to IMMEDIATELY leave island for safer ground (VIDEOS)

‘Critical point of the pandemic’: WHO warns Covid cases are ‘growing exponentially’ globally

As some states proceed with easing lockdown, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the pandemic is at a “critical point” and new infections are “growing exponentially,” with 4.4 million cases globally last week. … Read More >‘Critical point of the pandemic’: WHO warns Covid cases are ‘growing exponentially’ globally