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Biden says, no response from N. Korea to US vaccine offer of COVID vaccines

Biden says, no response from N. Korea to US vaccine offer of COVID vaccines

President Joe Biden said North Korea has not responded to a US offer of COVID vaccines, as the country battles its first acknowledged outbreak.

North Korea announces first COVID death with 350,000 treated for fever spreading 'explosively', state media says

North Korea announces first COVID death with 350,000 treated for fever spreading 'explosively', state media says

Kim Jong Un visited the emergency epidemic prevention headquarters on Thursday and criticised officials for failing to prevent "a vulnerable point in the epidemic prevention system", state media says.

Six African countries to begin making mRNA vaccines as part of WHO scheme

Six African countries to begin making mRNA vaccines as part of WHO scheme

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia first countries to be assisted by global mRNA hub

WHO calls on rich countries to pay €14 billion urgently to end global pandemic

WHO calls on rich countries to pay €14 billion urgently to end global pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged rich countries to urgently provide the $16 billion (€14 billion) that is still missing to finance its plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spotify to add "content advisory" to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19

Spotify to add "content advisory" to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19

Spotify to add "content advisory" to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19 in new effort to "combat misinformation."

WHO regional boss accused of racism

WHO regional boss accused of racism

Whistleblowers at the health body’s Manila HQ allege that the regional director made “derogatory comments” based on the nationality of staffers

WHO Approves Novavax As 10th Authorised Covid Jab

WHO Approves Novavax As 10th Authorised Covid Jab

Nuvaxovid uses a traditional technology involving proteins found on coronavirus spike proteins that trigger an immune response.

World's largest Covid jab maker forced to halve production

World's largest Covid jab maker forced to halve production

India's Serum Institute, the world's largest vaccine maker, has announced that it is stuck with around half a billion doses of the Covishield jab due to a lack of orders, forcing the company to halve production.

The world has the tools to end the coronavirus pandemic. They're not being used properly

The world has the tools to end the coronavirus pandemic. They're not being used properly

The Covid-19 pandemic will not last forever.

Moderna chief predicts existing vaccines will struggle with Omicron

Moderna chief predicts existing vaccines will struggle with Omicron

The chief executive of Moderna has predicted that existing vaccines will be much less effective at tackling Omicron than earlier strains of coronavirus and warned it would take months before pharmaceutical companies could manufacture new...

UK, Germany and Italy detect Omicron variant cases, Israel closes borders

UK, Germany and Italy detect Omicron variant cases, Israel closes borders

Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southe...

Developing countries get free access to Spanish COVID testing tech

Developing countries get free access to Spanish COVID testing tech

Spain's public medical research body and the World Health Organization struck a deal that could make COVID testing cheaper and more accessible for poorer nations.

Covid now a pandemic of poor nations, WHO envoy tells UK MPs

Covid now a pandemic of poor nations, WHO envoy tells UK MPs

Rich counties taking risk by ‘hoovering up’ boosters, all-party group on coronavirus told

PHARMAFIA: Why Pfizer Fights to Control Secret of $36 Billion Covid Vaccine Recipe?

PHARMAFIA: Why Pfizer Fights to Control Secret of $36 Billion Covid Vaccine Recipe?

The high-stakes dispute over price, profit and control that is shaping the pandemic endgame

US Announces Deal To Bring Covid Vaccines To Conflict Zones

US Announces Deal To Bring Covid Vaccines To Conflict Zones

In a virtual ministerial meeting on the pandemic, Blinken said the United States had worked with Covax on providing the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shots to areas of conflict and other humanitarian distress.

Prince Harry and Meghan appeal to G20 to keep Covid vaccine donation pledges

Prince Harry and Meghan appeal to G20 to keep Covid vaccine donation pledges

Prince Harry and Meghan join WHO in urging leaders to honour promises to help low-income countries

Anger over UK quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travelers from India and many African countries

Anger over UK quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travelers from India and many African countries

News that fully vaccinated travelers from India and many African countries will face mandatory quarantine in the UK, despite a relaxation of the country's inbound travel rules, has caused an outcry and accusations of discrimination.

Why Hong Kong will find it tough to buy more Covid-19 jabs

Why Hong Kong will find it tough to buy more Covid-19 jabs

Countries such as Singapore and Israel have already started to administer a third jab to some citizens but Hong Kong is still conducting studies on such a move.

China - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 76th Session (English)

China - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 76th Session (English)

China - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 76th Session (English)

Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021). Chinese President Xi today told the General Assembly, “Democ...

Valentino Launches 'Vaccinated' Hoodies with Unicef

Valentino Launches 'Vaccinated' Hoodies with Unicef

Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli and Lady Gaga have already been spotted showing off the new merchandise.

West will kill thousands if it keeps on hoarding vaccines, says Gordon Brown

West will kill thousands if it keeps on hoarding vaccines, says Gordon Brown

Former UK prime minister urges rich nations to transfer unused supplies to countries in desperate need

An oral history of Oxford/AstraZeneca: ‘Making a vaccine in a year is like landing a human on the moon’

An oral history of Oxford/AstraZeneca: ‘Making a vaccine in a year is like landing a human on the moon’

It has shipped more than a billion doses, saved countless lives – and faced controversy over its safety and supply. Here, some of those who created the vaccine tell the story of their epic race against the virus

UK orders 35 million more Pfizer vaccine doses

UK orders 35 million more Pfizer vaccine doses

The UK has ordered 35 million more doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which will be delivered in the second half of 2022.

Coronavirus: Egypt Receives Third Batch of 1,766,400 AstraZeneca Vaccines through the COVAX Facility

Coronavirus: Egypt Receives Third Batch of 1,766,400 AstraZeneca Vaccines through the COVAX Facility

An additional 1,766,400 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine have arrived in Cairo, Egypt; the Ministry of Health and Population leads on increasing vaccination rates in Egypt with more than 400 vaccination centers opened in the past ...

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Trump’s lawyers say he did not take an oath ‘to support the Constitution’

Henry Kissinger, the influential American diplomat, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and former Secretary of State, passed away at 100 at his Connecticut home.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Parnpreeb Commends ICRC's Role in Hostage Release

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the crypto exchange FTX who was convicted of fraud earlier this month, is adjusting to his new life in the detention center where he awaits sentencing.

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the crypto exchange FTX who was convicted of fraud earlier this month, is adjusting to his new life in the detention center where he awaits sentencing.

The political network founded by the billionaire industrialist brothers Charles and David Koch has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential nominating contest

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's longtime investing partner, dies at 99

Robert De Niro told an awards ceremony a speech he was reading had been edited without his knowledge, removing critical comments about Donald Trump

Standard Chartered is in the early stages of a search for its next chair as the bank prepares for the departure of Jose Vinals, who’s entering his eighth year in the role

Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months

California is not considered a racist place. Or so it seems.

Sam Altman's return to OpenAI marks a significant turn of events for Microsoft and its relationship with the AI giant.

Radical immigrants set on fire police cars and loot shops in Dublin.

The BBC Caught Again with Questionable Journalistic Standards, as Ugly Facts Undermine Its Attractive Yet Flawed Arguments

This video reveals that Target's Black Friday promotions are entirely fake, with no actual discounts. The prices before and after are identical!

Israel's Spokesperson Mark Regev's Response to Comparisons Between Palestinian Teenage Terrorists and Young Innocent Victims of Hamas Captivity

Here is a video showing the moment of the release of the captives by the terrorist organization Hamas and their transfer to the Red Cross on their way back to the State of Israel.

Here is a video showing the moment of the release of the captives by the terrorist organization Hamas and their transfer to the Red Cross on their way back to the State of Israel.

Bill Gates Envisions a Possible 3-Day Work Week with AI

Viktor Orban's Provocative Assertions and Their Significance in Europe

Orban's Blunt Challenge to Brussels: Embracing National Sovereignty in Migration Policy

OpenAI Staff Rebellion: 500 Employees Demand Board Resignation in Dramatic Standoff

OpenAI Staff Rebellion: 500 Employees Demand Board Resignation in Dramatic Standoff

Over 200 Convicted in Italy's 'Ndrangheta Mafia Trial

In a scandalous revelation at the COVID-19 inquiry, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under fire for an alleged remark that suggests a chilling indifference to human life during the pandemic

Abu Dhabi-Backed Fund Poised to Assume Control of UK's Telegraph Media Group

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman Join Microsoft Amidst OpenAI Developments

Reporters Without Borders Unveils News Platform to Counter Russian Propaganda

Singer Shakira will pay a fine of eight million euros after being accused of evading taxes worth 14.5 million euros during the years 2012-2014.

Hungary's Orbán Asserts Ukraine Is Far from EU Membership

Racial Bias in AI Leads to Wrongful Arrest Due to False Recognition

Orban Stresses Hungary's Need to Reform the EU Rather Than Exiting It

Biden Advocates for Palestinian Authority to Govern Gaza and West Bank

Brigitte Macron Opens Up About Her Marriage to Younger President Emmanuel Macron

Apple and Disney Halt Ads on X Following Elon Musk's Antisemitic Post, US Reacts

Finland Shuts Four Crossing Points on Russia Border

Viktor Orbán Welcomes Cameron's Political Return

The UK’s Supreme Court, in a move that surprised no one who respects international law and human rights, has just delivered a landmark ruling against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration strategy.

YouTube has introduced an AI feature named Dream Track that can mimic the voices of celebrities such as Demi Lovato and John Legend, enabling users to compose brief songs by specifying lyrics and mood

Viktor Orbán Welcomes Cameron's Political Return

The UK’s Supreme Court, in a move that surprised no one who respects international law and human rights, has just delivered a landmark ruling against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration strategy.

AWS, Google, and Microsoft to Invest $8.5 Billion in Thailand

Top German journalist received €600,000 from Putin ally, leak reveals

A Dramatic Video from Gaza, Provided by IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari, Offers Undeniable Evidence of Hamas Establishing Terror Operation Bases Near Schools, Above Hospitals, and Inside Civilian Areas.

FBI Agents Confiscate Electronic Devices of New York Mayor

Moody's Downgrades U.S. Credit Outlook to Negative Amid Fiscal Concerns

Significant security measures set in place by Scotland Yard this Remembrance weekend in London

Paper straws found to contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals - study

FTX's Bankman-Fried headed for jail after judge revokes bail

Blackrock gets half a trillion dollar deal to rebuild Ukraine