Trump demands US cut of Microsoft TikTok deal
Donald Trump says the government should get a cut from the sale of TikTok’s US unit if an American firm buys it. The US president said…
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EU warns of risk of syringe shortages for possible COVID-19 vaccine
The European Union has warned member states of the risk of shortages of syringes, wipes, and protective gear needed for potential mass vaccinations against COVID-19 and…
Coronavirus: Protein treatment trial ‘a breakthrough’
The preliminary results of a clinical trial suggest a new treatment for Covid-19 dramatically reduces the number of patients needing intensive care, according to the UK…
Queen knights 100-year-old veteran Captain Tom Moore, who raised millions for NHS
Moore raised almost £33 million ($40 million) by walking laps of his backyard and received a knighthood after a special nomination from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The…
Coronavirus: Final-stage vaccine trials to begin this month
A US firm has said it will soon start final-stage human trials for a possible vaccine. The vaccine developed by the US pharmaceutical company Moderna has…
Russia completes human trials for COVID-19 Vaccine
After Brazil was the first emerging market to get a test drive of the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, it’s Russia that is the first to complete…
Guatemala To Exit International Coffee Organisation
Guatemala is reported to have commenced processes to exit the global coffee growers body – the International Coffee Organization (ICO). The Guatemala exit, announced by the…
WHO announces independent evaluation of global COVID-19 response
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has announced the initiation of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world’s…
Hushpuppi facing 20 years in US jail
Alleged cybercriminal Raymond Igbalode Abbas, known as “Hushpuppi” is facing 20 years in federal prison after he was extradited to the United States (US) to face…
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on some green cards and suspended visas for other foreign workers until the end of 2020. High-skilled tech…