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Japan approves Moderna COVID vaccine as booster, Novavax files for 1st approval
Japan on Thursday officially approved Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine for its booster programme, while Novavax Inc (NVAX.O) filed for first approval of its...
S.Africa reports record daily COVID-19 cases as Omicron spreads
South Africa reported a record number of new daily COVID-19 infections on Wednesday in a fourth wave believed to be...
Paris taxi firm suspends Tesla model after crash
Leading Paris taxi company G7 has suspended the use of Tesla (TSLA.O) Model 3 cars in its fleet after a fatal accident...
Australia reopens to students, migrants after nearly two-year ban
Australia has reopened borders to vaccinated skilled migrants and foreign students after a nearly two-year ban on their entry, in...
Omicron variant spreading at unprecedented rate, says WHO
WHO chief says the new strain was detected in at least 77 nations and was likely already in most countries....
U.S. crosses 50 million COVID-19 cases as Delta dominates amid Omicron emergence
The United States crossed 50 million coronavirus cases on Sunday, according to Reuters tally, as the Delta variant continues to...
Taliban call on White House to show ‘mercy and compassion’ and release $10bn
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki scoffed at a call by the Taliban to release $10bn in frozen cash to Afghanistan. Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan...
No US troops to be punished over deadly Kabul drone strike
The Pentagon said Monday that no US troops or officials would face disciplinary action for a drone strike in Kabul...
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has COVID-19, presidency says
South African president is self-isolating in Cape Town and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms, presidency says. South African President...
UK raises COVID alert level as Omicron variant surges
Due to ‘rapid increase’ in Omicron cases, COVID alert level has been raised to 4, the second-highest level, medical officers...
