April 23, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

UN concerned over partial shutdown of Libya’s oil production, says all parties must ensure equitable resource management

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The shutdown of production at Libya’s Hariga port and hints of expanding the suspension is a cause for concern as the oil industry remains essential for the country’s recovery from a “very costly” conflict, a UN mission said. … Read More >UN concerned over partial shutdown of Libya’s oil production, says all parties must ensure equitable resource management

Asia & Pacific

Singapore investigates 17 Covid-19 reinfections, quarantines 1,200 migrant workers

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The Singaporean authorities have moved 1,200 migrant workers from their dormitory to a quarantine facility after coronavirus cases were identified. There were 17 cases found in workers who had previously recovered from the virus. … Read More >Singapore investigates 17 Covid-19 reinfections, quarantines 1,200 migrant workers

Middle East

Israeli military to investigate why air defenses failed to intercept missile ‘from Syria’ that landed near nuclear site

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

Israel has launched a probe to determine why its air defenses were not able to shoot down a missile that landed in the country near a nuclear reactor, prompting a retaliatory strike from the IDF. … Read More >Israeli military to investigate why air defenses failed to intercept missile ‘from Syria’ that landed near nuclear site

Shows

Russia’s red lines

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

In his annual address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin reminded his citizens and the world, in fact, that Russia has red lines when it comes to foreign policy interests. And those red lines need to be taken seriously. And there lays the problem – the West refuses to acknowledge Russia has its own national interests. … Read More >Russia’s red lines

‘After a year of negotiations’ France’s Valneva has failed to meet EU’s conditions to secure vaccine supply deal

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

French drug maker Valneva has not met the EU’s conditions to reach a deal to supply a Covid-19 vaccine to the bloc, the EU Commission said. The company has signaled it would switch to bilateral talks with member states instead. … Read More >‘After a year of negotiations’ France’s Valneva has failed to meet EU’s conditions to secure vaccine supply deal

EU confirms it won’t be ordering more AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs as Europe mulls legal action

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

A spokesman for the European Commission has said that no decision has been made as to whether the body will pursue legal action against the Anglo-Swedish firm but confirmed reports it won’t purchase any more of its vaccine. … Read More >EU confirms it won’t be ordering more AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs as Europe mulls legal action

Asia & Pacific

Beijing backs Pakistan to bring perpetrators to justice after terrorists target hotel of Chinese ambassador in Quetta

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The Chinese foreign minister said they have not received any reports that their citizens were hurt after a car bomb ripped through a hotel where the ambassador to Pakistan was staying but called on Islamabad to carry out justice. … Read More >Beijing backs Pakistan to bring perpetrators to justice after terrorists target hotel of Chinese ambassador in Quetta

‘I believe certificates will help us’: Spain ‘desperate’ to welcome Britons this summer, says tourism secretary

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

Spain’s tourism secretary has spoken of his country’s willingness to welcome British holidaymakers this summer, saying talks were going ahead to reach an agreement on Covid-19 certificates to ease movement and safety. … Read More >‘I believe certificates will help us’: Spain ‘desperate’ to welcome Britons this summer, says tourism secretary

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