A number of European countries — including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain — suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and international regulators say there is no evidence the shot is to blame. The EU’s drug regulatory agency called a meeting for […]
Russian authorities said Tuesday; they would block Twitter in a month if it doesn’t take steps to remove banned content, a move that escalates the Russian government’s drawn-out standoff with social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent in Russia. Russia’s state communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, last week announced; it was slowing […]
Britain’s Prince Philip returned to Windsor Castle on Tuesday, following a month in the hospital during which he was treated for an infection and underwent a heart procedure. The 99-year-old, who had heart surgery earlier this month, is in “good spirits” after being discharged Tuesday. He has now returned to Windsor Castle, according to a […]
The government of Sri Lanka on Tuesday said that banning burqa and face-covering in the country was “merely a proposal”, earlier announced as a ban. On Saturday, March 13, Sri Lanka’s minister for public security said it would “definitely” outlaw the burqas worn by Muslim women. The statement issued in this regard stated: “The government […]
LONDON: Well-known British-Pakistani Momin Saqib, a former student; has named a Commonwealth Youth COVID-19 Hero at the Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021. The Commonwealth Youth Awards recognize young people; who are actively involved in bringing about meaningful change and are integral to creating a more innovative and interconnected future. In its 2021 edition, the Awards highlighted […]
Italy is facing another lockdown, as the government attempts to contain a recent surge of coronavirus cases, marred by the presence of new variants. Half of Italy’s 20 regions, which include the cities Rome, Milan, and Venice, will be entering new coronavirus restrictions from Monday, March 15. The measures will be effective through April 6; […]
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka announced on Saturday it will be making use of a controversial anti-terror law to deal with religious extremism; that will see the detention of suspects for up to two years for “deradicalization”. Also, the government aims to outlaw the burqa; formalizing a temporary ban imposed in April 2019 after deadly bomb attacks […]
(WASHINGTON). President Joe Biden announced he is directing US states to open Covid vaccination eligibility to all adults by May 1. A step that he says could allow for small gatherings on Independence Day on July 4.
Trump’s Policy: Iran slams out at the United States of America (USA); for sticking to the old and failed policies of former president Donald Trump said such a tactic would fail to save a nuclear deal. Moreover, Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter that; “ the US claims it favors diplomacy; […]
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s secret wedding before official has been revealed by them. According to them their official ceremony at St. George’s Chapel on Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. As they further elaborated that their secret wedding was done three days before their official wedding. Meghan told Oprah in a bombshell interview. That […]