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Jul 30, 2021 14:26
Two crew members have lost their lives in an attack by suspected pirates on an Israeli-operated, Liberian-flagged merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea, stated the shipping company, owned by Eyal Ofer, one of Israel’s richest men.
- China shuts down reactor at nuclear plant for maintenance over damaged fuel rods, says situation ‘completely under control’
The Chinese operator of the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant has said it will shut down one of its reactors over damaged fuel rods, adding that there is no cause for concern over safety.Jul 30, 2021 16:01 - Hungary’s election committee green lights questions for referendum over contentious LGBT lawHungary’s election authority signed off the government’s list of five questions on Friday ahead of a referendum on a law prohibiting the dissemination of content “promoting” homosexuality or gender reassignment in schools.Jul 30, 2021 15:09
- Merkel’s potential successor apologizes after book on immigration was flagged for plagiarismAs parliamentary elections in Germany loom, chancellor candidate and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union party (CDU) Armin Laschet has issued an apology over a lacking source in a book he wrote.Jul 30, 2021 15:31
- Amazon hit with whopping $887 million fine by European privacy regulatorsAmazon has been handed an $888 million fine by European Union regulators for breaching the bloc’s data protection laws. The fine is the largest issued by the EU, but is still less than one percent of the firm’s annual revenue.Jul 30, 2021 13:57
- Children aged 12-15 to be included in Cyprus’ vaccination fight against CovidCyprus has announced that children aged 12 to 15 will soon be included in the island’s mass vaccination campaign against coronavirus, with adolescents eligible to receive either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.Jul 30, 2021 16:49
- China shuts down reactor at nuclear plant for maintenance over damaged fuel rods, says situation ‘completely under control’The Chinese operator of the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant has said it will shut down one of its reactors over damaged fuel rods, adding that there is no cause for concern over safety.Jul 30, 2021 16:01
- Merkel’s potential successor apologizes after book on immigration was flagged for plagiarismAs parliamentary elections in Germany loom, chancellor candidate and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union party (CDU) Armin Laschet has issued an apology over a lacking source in a book he wrote.Jul 30, 2021 15:31
- ‘Avoid unnecessary work’: Minister warns countrymen to take it easy as ‘dangerous’ heat wave hits GreeceGreeks have been told to avoid unnecessary work and travel as temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius in Athens and are expected to rise further with the city’s biggest tourist attraction already forced to close.Jul 30, 2021 15:17
- Hungary’s election committee green lights questions for referendum over contentious LGBT lawHungary’s election authority signed off the government’s list of five questions on Friday ahead of a referendum on a law prohibiting the dissemination of content “promoting” homosexuality or gender reassignment in schools.Jul 30, 2021 15:09
- Germany drops South Africa from ‘Covid variant area’ list as Delta becomes prevalent in both countriesGerman authorities have removed South Africa from the country’s ‘virus variant’ list, as the extra-contagious Delta strain dominates other Covid-19 variants. The change paves the way for the easing of strict travel restrictions.Jul 30, 2021 14:29
- Two sailors killed in attack on Israeli-operated ship off coast of OmanTwo crew members have lost their lives in an attack by suspected pirates on an Israeli-operated, Liberian-flagged merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea, stated the shipping company, owned by Eyal Ofer, one of Israel’s richest men.Jul 30, 2021 14:26
- Japan’s state of emergency extended to four more regions after worsening Covid numbersAfter 3,300 new cases on Friday, Japan has expanded its state of emergency to three more prefectures close to Tokyo and the western prefecture of Osaka. Organizers have announced that 27 of the cases were linked to the Olympics.Jul 30, 2021 14:04
- Amazon hit with whopping $887 million fine by European privacy regulatorsAmazon has been handed an $888 million fine by European Union regulators for breaching the bloc’s data protection laws. The fine is the largest issued by the EU, but is still less than one percent of the firm’s annual revenue.Jul 30, 2021 13:57
- Ending Covid restrictions for double-jabbed citizens increases risk of vaccine-resistant strains emerging, fresh study warnsA study released on Friday has raised fresh concerns that easing Covid restrictions before countries have achieved full inoculation could significantly increase the risk vaccine-resistant strains emerging, allowing them to thrive.Jul 30, 2021 13:26
- As Australia fully vaccinates 14% of population, PM Morrison says 70% is new target for next phase in dropping Covid restrictionsAs concerns grow over the spreading Delta variant, PM Scott Morrison revealed a 70%-vaccination goal for the next stage of eased restrictions. His cabinet agreed on the roadmap after 170 new cases were recorded in NSW on Friday.Jul 30, 2021 11:50
- Israeli president receives third Pfizer jab, launching country’s over-60s Covid booster shot schemePresident Herzog has received his third dose of a Pfizer coronavirus jab, formally launching the country’s booster shot program for people aged over 60. The new scheme follows concerns over declining vaccine efficacy over time.Jul 30, 2021 11:48
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