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AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine: The link to a dangerous type of blood clot

April 08, 2021 | 15:07

A dangerous type of blood clot should be listed as a "very rare side effect" of the AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine.

World breaking news today (April 8): US Warns China Over Moves On Philippines, Taiwan

April 08, 2021 | 09:49

World breaking news today (April 8): US Warns China Over Moves On Philippines, Taiwan. Meanwhile, China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier leads naval exercise off Taiwan, Palau president explains his China mistrust and gold price also make headlines today.

What we know about H&M's "problematic map" which raises social media storm

April 08, 2021 | 09:44

On April 2, the search phrase “H&M relation to problematic map" suddenly topped searches on the Chinese social network Weibo, known as the “Twitter of China”. So what is the "problematic map" mentioned by the Chinese media? How is it related to the illegal "cow's tongue line"?

Covid vaccine passport to be accepted in Singapore next month

April 07, 2021 | 14:05

Singapore's aviation regulator said on Monday that this country will accept Covid vaccine passport that contains digital certificate for Covid-19 tests and vaccines, becoming one of the first countries to adopt the initiative.

The first country to be near Covid-19 endgame in the world

April 07, 2021 | 14:04

Leading the world in vaccinations, Israel's coronavirus infections continue to fall with the hope of being the first country in the world to be near Covid-19 endgame.

WHO disapproves Covid vaccine passport at the moment

April 07, 2021 | 14:03

WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said on Monday that The World Health Organization would not back Covid vaccine passports at the moment due to uncertainty over whether inoculation prevents transmission of the virus.

World breaking news today (April 7): Joe Biden Administration Raises Possibility of Boycott Of 2022 Olympics In China

April 07, 2021 | 09:19

World breaking news today (April 7): Joe Biden Administration Raises Possibility of Boycott Of 2022 Olympics In China. Meanwhile, Philippines turns up heat on China over boats massing in South China Sea and gold price also make headlines today.

World breaking news today (April 6): Vladimir Putin passes law that may keep him in office until 2036

April 06, 2021 | 08:25

World breaking news today (April 6): Vladimir Putin passes law that may keep him in office until 2036. Meanwhile, Myanmar protesters clap to denounce junta as region focuses on crisis, Erdogan accuses former admirals of 'political coup' and gold prices also make headlines today.

The secret of Finland - The World's Happiest Country

April 06, 2021 | 08:19

Successful being on top in this year’s World Happiness Report again, this small Nordic country has gained its global reputation, and used this opportunity to promote tourism and its natural beauty.

World breaking news today (April 5): Trump refunds nearly 123 million USD to voters

April 05, 2021 | 09:21

World breaking news today (April 5): Trump refunds nearly 123 million USD to voters. Meanwhile, Former chairman of China’s defense industry giant under investigation, French tycoon Bernard Tapie tied up and beaten in burglary, and gold price also make headlines today.

Philippine defence chief: China intends to occupy more areas in South China Sea

April 05, 2021 | 08:35

Defence Secretary of the Philippines Delfin Lorenzana on April 4 accused China of planning to occupy more "features" in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam), in an escalating war of words over Chinese vessels in the waters.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: 30 blood clots found in UK, 7 people died

April 04, 2021 | 14:44

On Saturday, UK medical regulator revealed seven people have died among 30 cases who suffered from blood clots after receiving AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.

Suez Canal ship flows are "cleared" after Ever Given cargo ship freed

April 04, 2021 | 12:20

On Saturday, the maritime traffic jam that was created by Ever Given carno ship blocking Suez Canal has been "cleared" and the ships flowed smoothly, according to Egyptian Authorities.

World breaking news today (April 4): Putin Named Russia’s Hottest Man

April 04, 2021 | 10:46

World breaking news today (April 4): Putin Named Russia’s Hottest Man. Meanwhile, Jordanian authorities arrest member of royal family, Argentina’s president tests positive for COVID-19, and gold price also make headlines today.

World breaking news today (April 3): U.S. Capitol Police officer dies after attacker rammed car into checkpoint

April 03, 2021 | 10:01

World breaking news today (April 3): U.S. Capitol Police officer dies after attacker rammed car into checkpoint. Meanwhile, Iran and US on track to return to nuclear deal, 66 million dollar fighter badly damaged upon hitting a bird, and gold price also make headlines today.

India daily weather forecast latest, April 3: Areas with above maximum temperatures of 40°C to widen northward

April 02, 2021 | 16:56

Areas with above maximum temperatures of 40°C are expected to widen northward, engulfing southern Haryana and southern Uttar Pradesh in the process.

UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, April 3: Largely settled and dry conditions with plenty of sunshine in the UK

April 02, 2021 | 14:52

The UK is forecasted to have largely settled and dry conditions with plenty of sunshine on Saturday. Meanwhile, rain sets to turn heavy through the Balkan States.

World breaking news today (April 2): German president receives AstraZeneca vaccine

April 02, 2021 | 10:40

World breaking news today (April 2): German president receives AstraZeneca vaccine. Meanwhile, UN Security Council 'strongly' condemns Myanmar violence, Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to 'Win the Future', WHO highlights COVID animal origins and gold price also make headlines today.

WHO and 14 nations accused China of withholding data from virus origins investigation

April 01, 2021 | 15:53

On Tuesday, the long-awaited World Health Organization investigation released has been drawn critism from governments around the world, accusing China of "withholding access to complete, original data and samples”.

India daily weather forecast latest, April 2: Heatwave to grip many parts of India as maximum temperatures above normal

April 01, 2021 | 13:17

It is expected that maximum temperatures in most parts of India will be above normal between April and June. Many parts in north India have been reeling under a heatwave with the mercury touching 40 degrees Celsius-mark, especially in Rajasthan.