Painful personal sanctions can free Navalny, ally says
EU foreign ministers expected to agree on Monday to impose sanctions on allies of Russian President in response to the…
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Dissatisfied Republicans weigh to split
Despite the failure of United States third parties to take hold, a growing number of anti-Trump Republicans consider breaking away.
Scott Morrison to push ahead with news law amid Facebook blackout fury
Canada,United States,Britain and India back Australia as analysts warn platform’s hardball tactics could backfire.
Malaysiakini fine raises concern among Pakistani Journalist society
Malaysia top court rules online newspaper has ‘full responsibility’ for its website, fining the publication $124,000.
Johnson & Johnson submits one-shot vaccine for emergency use
Johnson & Johnson says an emergency use listing is critical for supplying vaccines to middle-income countries through the COVAX programme.
Global oil prices extend slide, investors fear refineries to remain hobbled
Investors fear that oil refineries could remain hobbled for weeks after snow storms in southern US states while OPEC+ supplies…
Home construction in US starts falling for first time in five months
Home construction starts fell for the first time in 5 months, signaling that rising real estate prices may be constraining…
Biden’s admin, Dems to unveil a major immigration overhaul
The sweeping immigration reform legislation would create an eight-year pathway to citizenship for an 11 million undocumented people.
Facebook blocks Australia news pages in dispute over ‘pay for news’ law
Facebook has blocked Australia news pages due to ‘pay for news’ plan which leaves news companies, essential services dark.
Man imprisoned for coughing at police officers while shouting “corona”
Denmark’s Supreme Court sentenced a man to four months’ imprisonment for coughing at two police officers while shouting “corona”.
Mountaineer Ali Sadpara declared dead by family
The announcement was made by Ali Sadpara’s son, “I will keep my father’s mission alive and fulfil his dream,” he…
Pfizer’s vaccine supply to EU 30% below plans, another blow to EU
News agency Reuters claims that Pfizer not yet delivered to the EU about 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that were…
Germany unsatisfied over Afghan peace talks progress
The Afghan government and Taliban militants began peace talks in Doha last September, but negotiations have largely stalled.
Britain authorities plots reopening of UK economy within months
Boris Johnson is plotting a staged exit from lockdown that would see the UK’s battered economy returning to work over…
New US admin looks to repair ties with Europe in first NATO meet
Biden’s admin will begin work of renewing relationships with European allies when NATO defence ministers participate in meetings this week.
Boeing backs fuel efficiency standards for new aircraft
Boeing Co backed fuel efficiency standards for new aircraft the first of their kind finalised by the Trump administration in…
Sources says EU adds anti-variant clauses to new vaccine deals
In new contracts with vaccine manufacturers, EU is adding clauses that explicitly cover variants, three EU officials involved in talks.
kiwi PM condemns Australia for revoking ISIL suspect’s citizenship
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern says Australia revoked the citizenship of a woman detained in Turkey over ISIL links.
WTO warns ‘Vaccine nationalism’ will hurt everyone
World Trade Organization’s incoming chief says members should speed up efforts to lift export restrictions on medicines and supplies.
Italian optimistic as ‘Super Mario’ takes on crises
Former ECB chief Mario Draghi turned Prime Minister, will now work to ease the economic and health challenges gripping the…
KSA ‘Project HQ’ stirs competition with UAE
Those Foreign companies that want to participate in investment opportunities need to move their headquarters to the kingdom by 2024.
Germany says decision to impose border controls a temporary measure
Germany defends its decision to impose border controls with the Czech Republic and Austria, says its a temporary measure of…