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EU, UK launch probe into use of advertising data by Facebook
June 5, 2021
EU, UK launch probe into use of advertising data by Facebook
BRUSSELS: The European Union and Britain launched parallel competition probes on Friday into whether Facebook uses data from advertisers to…
Iran slams suspension of UN voting rights
June 4, 2021
Iran slams suspension of UN voting rights
TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday slammed the United Nations’ decision to suspend its voting rights for failing to pay its dues…
Members agree to strengthen World Health Organisation
June 1, 2021
Members agree to strengthen World Health Organisation
GENEVA: World Health Organisation members agreed on Monday to strengthen the global body at the heart of the pandemic response…
WHO approves China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine
June 1, 2021
WHO approves China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday approved the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use — the second Chinese jab to…
Israel’s attacks on Gaza may constitute ‘war crimes’: UN rights chief
May 27, 2021
Israel’s attacks on Gaza may constitute ‘war crimes’: UN rights chief
Israel’s recent barrage of deadly air strikes on Gaza might be war crimes, the UN rights chief said on Thursday,…
115,000 health workers have died from Covid, says WHO
May 25, 2021
115,000 health workers have died from Covid, says WHO
GENEVA: At least 115,000 health and care workers have died from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, the WHO…
Pressure mounts on Belarus over forced landing
May 25, 2021
Pressure mounts on Belarus over forced landing
BRUSSELS: European countries moved to isolate Belarus on Monday by cutting air ties after it provoked an international outcry by…
EU gears up to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers
May 20, 2021
EU gears up to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers
BRUSSELS: European Union member states on Wednesday agreed to reopen the bloc’s borders to travellers who have been fully vaccinated…
India’s virus cases decline, but WHO expert says positive tests ominously high
May 18, 2021
India’s virus cases decline, but WHO expert says positive tests ominously high
NEW DELHI: India reported a further decline in new coronavirus cases on Monday but daily deaths remained above 4,000 and…
US puts brake on UN Council statement over Gaza situation
May 12, 2021
US puts brake on UN Council statement over Gaza situation
NEW YORK: The United States is delaying United Nations Security Council efforts to issue a public statement on escalating tensions…