COVID updates: WHO backs Oxford vaccine
The World Health Organization acclaims using the vaccine developed by the University of Oxford. Some new forms of the virus appear to make vaccines less effective. The WHO also says….
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FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, LEON SPINKS DIES AT 67
According to his publicist’s statement, Leon Spinks former world heavyweight champion, who was best known for defeating the legendary Muhammad Ali in 1978, passed away at the age of 67…..
Cuba’s government open its economy to private enterprises
Cuba’s government has confirmed that they are allowing private enterprises or businesses to operate in most industries. The Labour Minister, Marta Elena Feito also confirmed that Cuba is expanding its….
TOKYO OLYMPICS CHIEF APOLOGIZES FOR HIS SEXIST COMMENTS
Yoshiro Mori, the head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee acknowledged and apologized for making “inappropriate” comments about women, after the rumours of his resignation. Mr Mori remorses for his….
Women in Leadership: The Prospect of Economic Participation of Women
The role of women leaders in organizations not only promotes gender equality. It also provides benefits to companies and society. The inclusion of women in leadership positions still has a….
Philippines protests new law by calling it verbal threat of war
The new Chinese law that provides coast guard with additional powers is seeing some criticism. These additional powers include a fire on foreign vessels and destroy other countries’ structures on islands….
PERTH GOES UNDER SUDDEN LOCKDOWN AFTER A GUARD TEST CORONAVIRUS POSITIVE
The Australian city of Perth is going for a five-day lockdown after a security guard at a quarantined hotel positive for coronavirus. Perth is the capital of the state of….
UK’s visa scheme for Hong Kong residents
Recently, Britain and many other countries have been critical of China for the imposition of security law in Hong Kong. The UK has allowed Hong Kong residents to apply for….
Dubai is being blamed for spreading COVID variants globally
Dubai is being blamed by several countries, for increasing the spread of coronavirus abroad, after opening its borders. Also, questions are arising about the city-state’s ability to manage the hike….
WHO critical of EU export controls on vaccine
WHO Chief Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus claimed that “vaccine nationalism” could lead to a slow roll-out. While speaking at the Davos Agenda he said vaccine hoarding could be a significant problem….