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Russia produces first batch of virus vaccine
Russia on Saturday announced that it has produced the first batch of its coronavirus vaccine, after President Vladimir Putin said it had been first in the world to approve a vaccine. Putin’s…
Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, dead at age 71
Robert Trump, 71, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement. "It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert,…
You are planning to rig the election – Taylor Swift blasts Trump
American singer, songwriter and producer, Taylor Swift, blasted US President Donald Trumpon Saturday, accusing him of attempting to rig the upcoming presidential election by a “calculated…
Trump Had No Response When Asked If He Regrets All His Lies (Video)
Donald Trump, a president whose persistent untruths and obfuscation led to a disastrous pandemic response that has left more than 165,000 people dead in the U.S., was asked if he regrets all the lies he’s told to…
Signs emerging U.S. election will be messy
Signs are emerging that the U.S. presidential and congressional election in November will be messy. And President Trump is at the centre, right and left of it as he has…
Let Americans Vote – Obama slams Trump over US Postal Service
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has slammed President Trump and Republicans over the denial of funds to the U.S. Postal Service, to allow seamless mailed voting. Obama said Trump…
Trump’s younger brother gravely ill, hospitalised
Robert Trump, President Donald Trump’s younger brother has been hospitalised in New York. The gravely ill 72-year-old was admitted to the hospital,ABC News reported on Friday. It was not clear…
Over 20 countries scramble for Russian COVID-19 vaccine
More than 20 countries are interested in getting Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. Russia maintains “the closest contact with the…
UN chief Guterres welcomes UAE-Israeli diplomatic ties
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the historic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalise diplomatic relations. Guterres’ reaction came in a…
Britain to add France and Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain on Thursday announced it is re-imposing travel restrictions for six popular holiday destinations amid growing COVID-19 risks. From 4.00 a.m. on Saturday (0300 GMT), anyone…
Trump admits sabotage of US election
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was blocking Democrats’ effort to include funds for the U.S. Postal Service and election infrastructure in a new coronavirus relief…
Is Kamala Harris eligible for election? A Fact check of Trump’s claim
False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched…
Ties with Israel: Palestinians hammer UAE as sell-out
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday rejected the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a betrayal. Spokesman Abu Rudeineh,…
Philippines vows strict screening of Russia vaccine
Philippine officials on Thursday assured the public that any vaccine against the novel coronavirus would have to go through strict regulatory screening before being made available to…
China says frozen chicken from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19
The authorities of the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen have urged consumers to be on the alert when buying imported frozen food after a sample of chicken wings from Brazil tested positive…
Biden, Harris whack Trump in first joint appearance
Democrat Senator Kamala Harris and former US Vice President Joe Biden literally chewed President Donald Trump as they shared the stage for the first time since Biden…
Obama, Clinton hail Biden’s choice of Harris as running mate
Former President Barrack Obama has joined major Democratic Party leaders to hail presidential candidate Joe Biden for choosing Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Obama said Biden “nailed this decision” with the…
Hospitals, expats blast Trump’s plan to block U.S. citizens over coronavirus
A Southern California-area hospital system, immigrant advocacy groups and Americans living in Mexico criticized on Tuesday a U.S. government draft proposal that could block U.S. citizens and…
‘Covidpreneurs’ Hawk Body Bags Amid Mexico Shortages
With millions of Mexicans out of work due to Covid-19, some are seizing on the pandemic to trade in medical and other equipment, solving shortages while also causing price spikes and supply chaos. Like in many countries, these…
India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 2.3m as deaths surge past 46,000 mark
The number of COVID-19 cases in India rose to 2,329,638 on Wednesday as the deaths crossed the 46,000 marks, reaching 46,091, said the data released by the Federal Health Ministry.…
Coronavirus returns to New Zealand, Auckland set for lockdown
New Zealanders on Wednesday scrambled to stock up on essentials as the country’s biggest city of Auckland prepared to go into lockdown again. This is following new cases of the coronavirus…
BREAKING: UK officially enters recession for first time in 11 years
The United Kingdom has officially fallen into recession for the first time in 11 years. The reasons is due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic,…
In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has picked California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. The selection will make Harris just the third…
US summons Saudi Crown Prince over failed assassination attempt
The US District Court for Columbia has issued a summons order for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman over the failed assassination attempt of former intelligence officer Saad Al-Jabri who…