Israel eases restrictions; has highest rate of Covid-19 vaccination per person in the world
Israel is easing lockdown restrictions as studies there reveal the Pfizer vaccine is 98.9% effective in preventing hospitalisations and death.
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Shell recants allegation of involvement in ‘oil theft’
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says allegations of involvement in oil theft at its Bonny Crude
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US warns China’s new coast guard law could escalate sea disputes
The United States is concerned about China’s recently enacted coast guard law and that it could escalate maritime disputes and
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Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
Reality television celebrity and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from spouse, rapper Kanye West after almost seven years
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Macron in Africa vaccine plea, UK initiates surplus vaccine to poorer countries, Biden pledges $2bn to Covat
France President Emmanuel Macron has urged rich Western countries to donate between 3 and 5 percent of their vaccination
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‘Sulwe’ book of an Oscar Awardee to become Animated Musical on Netflix
Lupita Nyong’o’s 2019 New York Times bestselling children’s book about colourism and self-love, ‘Sulwe,’ will be adapted as an animated
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Incoming WTO head warns ‘vaccine nationalism’ could slow pandemic recovery
The World Trade Organization’s new director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has warned that “vaccine nationalism” would slow progress in ending the coronavirus
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NATO holds post-Trump talks as Afghanistan decision looms
NATO defense ministers looked to reinvigorate ties on Wednesday as they held their first talks since U.S. President Joe Biden
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Maersk to operate world’s 1st carbon-neutral feeder by 2023
Container shipping heavyweight, Maersk plans to launch the world’s first carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023, seven years ahead of the initial
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Oil Prices Soar Past $63 as Deep Freeze Disrupts Electricity in Texas Impacting Drilling; State of Emergency in Southern States
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a cold front shut wells and refineries in Texas, the biggest crude producing state
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