474 women, 364 minors among over 6,800 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Tuesday, that 6,848 illegal immigrants have been rescued and returned to Libya so far in 2020. IOM said the rescued immigrants include…
Investors raise concerns about migrant workers’ rights in Gulf
A group of investors have raised concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf, warning that labour practices risk leading to abuses such as modern slavery. The group,…
Beirut blast: It’s like an Apocalypse – Witnesses recount ordeal; toll hits 78
When an explosion from ammonium nitrate at the port store tore through the Lebanese capital on Tuesday afternoon, it wreaked havoc on nearly all of Beirut’s quarters. Buildings as far…
COVID-19: WHO says China team had extensive discussions with Wuhan scientists over virus origins
A World Health Organisation team in China to probe the origins of COVID-19 had “extensive discussions” and exchanges with scientists in Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected, a spokesman…
WHO recommends mothers breastfeed even if infected with COVID-19
Mothers should breastfeed their babies even if they have contracted COVID-19, the World Health Organization’s head said on Monday, as the benefits outweigh the risks of infection. “WHO recommends that…
There may never be a ‘silver bullet’ for COVID-19 – WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Monday that while there were strong hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine, there might never be a “silver bullet” for the coronavirus that has…
TikTok offers to forego stake to clinch U.S deal – Sources
China’s ByteDance has agreed to divest the U.S operations of TikTok completely in a bid to save a deal with the White House, after President Donald Trump said on Friday…
Microsoft to continue talks to acquire TikTok
Microsoft Corp said on Sunday that it would continue discussions to acquire popular short-video app TikTok from Chinese internet giant ByteDance, and that it was aiming to conclude the negotiations…
Republican senators back plan to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations
Several Republican senators on Sunday backed a plan by China’s ByteDance to divest the U.S. operations of TikTok after President Donald Trump said on Friday he had decided to ban…
Argument against HCQ is diabolical, fake science – Dr. Immanuel insists
The Texas-based doctor praised by President Trump for claiming hydroxychloroquine can cure COVID-19 is doubling down on her controversial assertion On Thursday, Dr Stella Immanuel, 55, was interviewed by The…