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World - 2021-01-04
EU defends its slow vaccine roll-out
Europe

EU defends its slow vaccine roll-out

  • EU countries started inoculations on December 27 with the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine, but progress has been much slower than in the United States, Britain or Israel.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:27pm
US final manufacturing PMI ends 2020 at 6-year high: IHS Markit
USA

US final manufacturing PMI ends 2020 at 6-year high: IHS Markit

  • Consumer goods makers saw weaker order flow as COVID-19 infections surged and limited consumer spending.
  • With output moderating to 58.3 last month from 59.2 in November, the headline index's improvement was driven largely by a strong pricing environment.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:23pm
South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran, Seoul demands release
South Asia

South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran, Seoul demands release

  • Seoul confirmed the seizure of a South Korean chemical tanker by Iranian authorities in the waters off Oman, and demanded its immediate release.
  • The US Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet was aware and monitoring the situation, spokeswoman Rebecca Rebarich said in response to a Reuters query.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:17pm
eSwatini aims to vaccinate entire population against COVID-19
Africa

eSwatini aims to vaccinate entire population against COVID-19

  • eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is participating in the COVAX global vaccine distribution scheme co-led by the World Health Organization.
  • We are still trying to explore other sources for the vaccine in the event the country fails to secure the additional vaccine doses through the COVAX Facility due to limited supplies.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:11pm
Egypt eyes slow return for tourism after revenues dive in 2020
Africa

Egypt eyes slow return for tourism after revenues dive in 2020

  • The number of tourists visiting Egypt sank to 3.5 million last year from 13.1 million in 2019.
  • The goal right now is not to count the number of tourists but to have it be said that Egypt is a safe tourist destination during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 07:10pm
German hospitals in very difficult situation
Europe

German hospitals in very difficult situation

  • The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 9,847 to 1,775,513.
  • It is hard to get an accurate picture of the COVID-19 situation at the moment as reported cases are probably incomplete due to the holidays.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 06:58pm
Dubai Airports and GMR Hyderabad agree deal to aid vaccine distribution
South Asia

Dubai Airports and GMR Hyderabad agree deal to aid vaccine distribution

  • The vaccine corridor between Dubai and Hyderabad connects leading vaccine manufacturers in India with markets around the world through the Dubai International Airport cargo hub.
  • A major surge in demand for the efficient, safe and reliable global distribution of high volumes of COVID-19 vaccines is expected in the coming months.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:56pm
UK PM Johnson to impose tougher COVID-19 curbs shortly
Europe

UK PM Johnson to impose tougher COVID-19 curbs shortly

  • Cases of COVID-19 have risen sharply in Britain in recent weeks, fuelled by a new and more transmissible variant of the virus.
  • If you look at the numbers, there's no question that we're going to have to take tougher measures and we'll be announcing those in due course.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:39pm
Over 200 Google, Alphabet workers have announced plans to form a union

Over 200 Google, Alphabet workers have announced plans to form a union

  • Approximately, 227 workers have so far signed on to support the union and they have all committed to set aside one percent of the yearly compensation to go towards union dues
  • More than half of the people who work at Alphabet companies are contract workers and therefore lack many benefits
  • The Alphabet Workers Union seeks to be open to both employees and contractors and will work in coordination with CODE-CWA
Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:23pm
US decides to keep aircraft carrier in Gulf waters amid Iran threat
USA

US decides to keep aircraft carrier in Gulf waters amid Iran threat

  • The carrier has been patrolling in Gulf waters since late November.
  • "Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment,” says US Defense Secretary.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 02:29pm
Palestinians excluded from Israel's vaccination drive, as millions in the occupied territory may wait months
Middle East

Palestinians excluded from Israel's vaccination drive, as millions in the occupied territory may wait months

  • Despite the fact that Israel has conducted a record-setting vaccination drive, having already vaccinated a tenth of the population, Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza have yet to be involved in the process.
  • Batches of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines have been dispatched to the West Bank, but they have only been distributed to Jewish settlers - depriving the nearly 2.7 million Palestinians in the territory.
Updated 04 Jan, 2021 03:04pm
Taliban accuse U.S of violating peace agreement, in the aftermath of targeted airstrikes
South Asia

Taliban accuse U.S of violating peace agreement, in the aftermath of targeted airstrikes

  • On Monday, the Taliban accused the United States of violating the U.S-Taliban peace agreement signed in February in Doha, claiming that American forces carried out targeted airstrikes in Nangarhar, Helmand and Kandahar provinces.
  • This statement came shortly after the U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the Taliban had not targeted American soldiers in Afghanistan in almost a year; since the signing of the U.S-Taliban deal.
Updated 04 Jan, 2021 12:55pm
US aircraft carrier to stay in Gulf: Pentagon

US aircraft carrier to stay in Gulf: Pentagon

  • Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from a landmark nuclear deal with Iran and world powers in 2018 and launched a "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran, reimposing and reinforcing crippling sanctions.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 11:40am
Beijing vaccinates thousands in Covid-19 jab drive

Beijing vaccinates thousands in Covid-19 jab drive

  • But China now plans a gradual rollout for the vaccine starting with key groups considered to have a high risk of exposure to the virus, including port and logistic workers and people planning to return to studies abroad.
Published 04 Jan, 2021 11:26am
Thousands march in Baghdad on anniversary of Soleimani assassination, pushing for withdrawal of U.S troops
Middle East

Thousands march in Baghdad on anniversary of Soleimani assassination, pushing for withdrawal of U.S troops

  • On Saturday, a mock funeral procession was held in Baghdad, marking the first anniversary of the drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
  • Thousands of mourners joined the march on the highway leading to the Baghdad airport, the exact highway where the two key figures were assassinated.
Updated 04 Jan, 2021 11:49am