World third richest woman marries chemistry teacher
World third richest woman MacKenzie Scott, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has married a Seattle science…
Honduran president denies allegation while trial says he accepted bribes
The trial of an alleged Honduran drug-trafficker, whose case implicates Honduran President and other high-ranking officials.
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since pandemic
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since COVID pandemic began while US crude was its highest in two…
Why Morocco cuts ties with German?
Morocco has suspended diplomatic ties with the German embassy and German cultural organisations, prompting tit-for-tat moves.
Prince Harry’s wife accuses Buckingham Palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’
Meghan accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” about them, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their…
Irish loyalist paramilitaries withdraw support for peace deal
Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary groups told British PM they are temporarily withdrawing support due to concerns over the Brexit deal.
Sources says EU will extend COVID vaccine export controls
The mechanism was set up at end of January as a reaction to vaccine makers’ announcements of delays in deliveries…
Walt Disney to close 20 percent of shops
Walt Disney will close 60 of its North American shops and is considering shuttering its European retail outlets as more…
Report shows strong link between obesity and COVID death rate
New study says COVID deaths about 10 times higher in countries where half or more of the population is overweight.
Dutch govt postpone Qatar trade mission over living conditions
Dutch government postponed a trade mission to Qatar this month, citing concern over living conditions of migrant workers.
WhatsApp divorce acceptable, Saudi top Islamic body says
A prominent Saudi Muslim cleric has said that divorce alerts made via WhastApp, or short text messages, comply with the…
Another woman accuses NY governor of sexual harassment
Attorney General Letitia James said Cuomo’s office had written to her granting her request to set up an independent probe…
Twitter expands hate speech rules
Twitter expanded its policy barring hateful speech to include “language that dehumanizes people on basis of race and national origin”.
Media watchdog sues Saudi crown prince MBS
Media watchdog files a case against MBS in a German court for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the Khashoggi…
European Commission to propose EU-wide digital certificate
EU will propose an EU-wide digital certificate providing proof of a COVID vaccination that could allow Europeans to travel more…
Facebook signs up a string of German media partners
Facebook signed up German media partners, but publisher of best-selling newspaper says would not take part on terms it dismissed…
Senator Warren and fellow lawmakers propose Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act
Elizabeth Warren, joined by others Representatives, proposed a new wealth tax on households with a net worth of more than…
KSA offer amnesty for business licensing fraud offenders
Saudi Arabia offered a grace period to the offenders of the anti-business licensing fraud regime, to legalise their status, until…
Spanish Police investigate possible role of foreigners in riots
Police investigating the role of foreign citizens in riots over jailing of a Spanish rapper that rocked Barcelona for the…
Biden will take more time to lift Venezuela sanctions, Sources says
President Joe Biden’s administration in no rush to lift Venezuela sanctions, seeks ‘serious steps’ by President Nicolas Maduro.
Canada Post sending every household a free postcard
In an effort to encourage Canadians to keep in touch during the pandemic, 13.5 million postcards going out to households…
Sources says President Obrador expected to ask Biden to share vaccines
Mexican President is expected to ask President Biden to consider sharing part of the covid vaccine supply with its poorer…