Naftali Bennett takes oath as Israel’s new PM
Naftali Bennett was on Sunday sworn in as Israel’s new Prime Minister, ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power after an uninterrupted 12 years at the helm of affairs. Continue Reading
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Johnson warns European Union over post-Brexit trade
The threat by Johnson seemed to break a temporary truce in a war of words over part of the Brexit deal that covers border issues with Northern Ireland, the focus for tensions since Britain completed its exit from the EU late last year. Continue Reading
Biden arrives in Belgium ahead of NATO summit
The US president wrapped up a three-day meeting for the Group of Seven nations on Sunday and after a tea with Queen Elizabeth II flew to Brussels for the NATO meeting scheduled to begin Monday. Continue Reading
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 175.8 mn
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 175.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.79 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Continue Reading
Italy suspends AstraZeneca vaccine for under-60s
Italy on Friday suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 years old, health officials announced at a weekly press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
111 militants killed in 24 hours in Afghan
At least 111 Taliban militants were killed in the last 24 hours across Afghanistan, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reports highest daily Covid deaths
Sri Lanka has reported the highest single-day Covid-19 fatalities, taking the overall death toll to 2,011, according to the Health Ministry. Continue Reading
G7 leaders agree to keep the money taps open
Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations were in broad agreement about the need to continue supporting their economies with fiscal stimulus after the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic, a source familiar with the discussions said on Friday. Continue Reading
Suu Kyi faces corruption charges
The Myanmar junta has hit deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi with corruption charges over claims she accepted illegal payments of gold and more than half a million dollars in cash, state media reported Thursday. Continue Reading
Biden lays out US vax donations, urges world leaders to join
President Joe Biden urged global leaders Thursday to join him in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world after he promised the U.S. would donate 500 million doses to help speed the pandemic’s end and bolster the strategic position of the world’s wealthiest democracies. Continue Reading