Category: Foreign
Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home
The Chinese ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, has been found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv, according to the Israeli foreign ministry and police. No [...]
Slovenia now free from COVID-19 epidemic
The government of Slovenia has declared the end of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, becoming the first European country to do so.
"Slovenia h [...]
Researchers discover easier coronavirus test via saliva
A new test for the coronavirus is so simple and straightforward, almost anyone could do it: Spit a glob of saliva into a cup, close the lid and hand i [...]
Namibia slams five-year ban on car shopping for politicians
The president of Namibia has slapped a five-year ban on buying new cars for top politicians and government officials in order to channel funds into fi [...]
Uber lays off 3,500 employees via zoom
In this challenging COVID-19 climate, with many companies having a hard time over revenue slowed and profits evaporating, many have adopted cost-cutti [...]
COVID-19: Twitter allows staff to work from home ‘forever’
Twitter has told staff that they can work from home forever if they wish as the company looks towards the future after the coronavirus pandemic. The d [...]
Burundi sends WHO officials in the country packing
Burundi has ordered the expulsion of the country’s top World Health Organisation representative and three other experts coordinating the coronavirus r [...]
US accuses China of trying to steal its COVID19 research for vaccine
US authorities says that Chinese hackers were attempting to steal coronavirus data on treatments and vaccine, thus adding fuel to Washington’s war wit [...]
Liberia set to allow churches, Mosques reopen from May 15
The President of Liberia, George Weah has said that he will partially lift restrictions on praying in mosques and churches aimed at curbing coronaviru [...]
Italian scientists develop vaccine that claims to neutralise coronavirus in human cells
A team of Italian scientists has developed a couple of vaccines that they claim neutralises the novel coronavirus in human cells. This could be among [...]