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Three-fifths of Russians oppose idea of ‘antibody passports’ for those vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19, study reveals
It has been floated as a way to get life back to normal, but it’s not very popular. Most Russians are against the idea of introducing ‘Covid Passports’ for people who haveRead More…
Pompeo’s successor says Trump was right to be tough on China as Beijing dismisses Washington’s ‘lies’ about Uighur repression
US President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be the secretary of state has said Trump’s tough approach on China was right, but claimed he disagreed with the tactics of the outgoing president. SpeakingRead More…
Silicon Valley CEOs can’t decide laws and rules, EU Commission president says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has sent a message to US tech companies ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, warning that Silicon Valley CEOs can’t decide their own laws andRead More…
India’s December oil imports jump to highest level in three years
Crude oil imports in the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, India, surged in December 2020 to their highest in almost three years. India’s crude oil imports jumped by 29 percent inRead More…
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As border tensions with China run high, the Indian state of Gujarat has decided that dragon fruit needs to be rebranded because its current moniker is too closely associated with its neighborRead More…
‘We can’t talk about lifting lockdown until vulnerable people are vaccinated’ – UK Home Secretary
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has said it was not the time to “speculate” on when the lockdown will end. The government must first hit its target on vaccinating high-risk groups ofRead More…
Trump’s political life has ended, but the nuclear deal is still alive: Rouhani says “ball in US court” over JCPOA
Iran’s president has reiterated his country’s willingness to return to the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, but says it’s up to the incoming Biden administration to make the necessary concessions. SpeakingRead More…
UFC star Conor McGregor sued by two woman in multi-million dollar personal injuries lawsuit days before Poirier fight – reports
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is the subject of a multi-million euro lawsuit in his home country of Ireland, brought by two women and stemming from incidents alleged to have occurred in 2018,Read More…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma issues video message, ending nearly 3-month ‘disappearance’ after a run-in with Chinese regulators
Chinese businessman Jack Ma has appeared via video link, delivering a speech at an awards event for rural teachers, weeks after the Alibaba co-founder disappeared from public view, following a dispute withRead More…