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PM Trudeau Considering Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory In Federally-Regulated Workplaces
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces in a bid to boost Canada's vaccination levels.
But the prime minister refused to say whether he…
Oil Slips On Worries Of A China Slowdown, Jump In OPEC Output
China’s factory activity growth slipped sharply in July as demand contracted for the first time in more than a year.
Croatia Celebrates Joining Of Controversial Adriatic Sea Bridge
The China-led project has angered Bosnian officials, who argue it violates the state’s access to open waters.
Tokyo Hits Record COVID Cases Days After Olympics Began
Japanese capital registers nearly 3,000 new infections, bringing its total to more than 200,000 since the start of the pandemic.
Al Jazeera Condemns Raid On Its Office By Tunisian Forces
Al Jazeera Media Network dubs closure of its office in Tunis a ‘troubling escalation’ that will impede coverage of events in the country.
Israel To Reimpose COVID Health Pass As Delta Variant Hits
‘Green Pass’ programme only allows people vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to enter some public spaces.
Central China: 25 Dead In Flooded Zhengzhou Metro, Landslides
President Xi Jinping says situation “extremely severe” after city of Zhengzhou saw a year’s worth of rain in just three days.
J & J’s Profits Soar 73 Percent Amid Healthcare Sector Demand Spike
The world’s biggest maker of healthcare products reported net income of $6.28bn in the second quarter, up from $3.63bn a year earlier.
California Utility Says Its Equipment May Be Linked To Wildfire
Pacific Gas & Electric says a blown conductor may have caused the currently burning Dixie Fire.
Ethiopia’s Tigray Forces Enter Neighbouring Afar Region
Ethiopia’s eight-month-old conflict expands as Tigrayan fighters cross into neighbouring Afar region.
3rd Donation Of Covid-19 Vaccines From Japan Arrives In Taiwan
The third donation of COVID-19 vaccine doses from Japan touched down July 15 in Taiwan, reaffirming the strength of friendship and relations between the two sides, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
French Police Fire Tear Gas As Anti-Vaccine Protest Turns Violent
Demonstrators, many of them unmasked, are unhappy with vaccination mandate for health workers and health pass to enter public places.
Scientists Develop Pain-free Blood Sugar Test For Diabetics
Australian researchers hope low-cost saliva test will replace current needle-based test for diabetes sufferers.
UN Urges ‘Verifiable Withdrawal’ Of Eritrean Troops From Tigray
Human Rights Council approves resolution calling for ‘swift and verifiable withdrawal of Eritrean troops’ from conflict-torn Ethiopian region.
France: 11 Convicted Of Cyberbullying Teen Over Anti-Islam Videos
A French court has convicted 11 of the 13 people charged with harassing and threatening a teenager over her anti-Islam online videos.