A world-leading mass vaccination program doesn’t seem to be enough to beat the COVID pandemic in Israel, as the country has extended its current lockdown following poor compliance with the curbs, including among...
Millions face poverty amid COVID pandemic in the UK
Charities and food banks across the UK are reporting a surge in demand as the country faces a widening poverty problem, with millions of Brits feeling the pinch because of the pandemic.
UK govt says second COVID wave ‘past peak,’ as expert warns it’s too early to celebrate
England’s chief medical officer has said the country is past the peak of the second coronavirus wave, yet the daily infection rate remains high, at around 20,000. And, although the number of cases has dropped by some 25...
Myanmar coup | Suu Kyi supporters protest outside Myanmar embassy in Bangkok
A protest in support of ousted Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi was held in front of the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok following a military coup in the country. The army has declared the state of emergency and...
France’s Macron, Germany’s Merkel hold first post-Trump security meeting amid tensions with Russia
French President Emmanuel #Macron and German Chancellor Angela #Merkel are to hold a virtual defence and security council meeting on Friday, with the Russian crackdown on opposition expected to be addressed between...