Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Coronavirus Vaccines
Public Anger Grows in China Over...
Public criticism is growing in China of the authorities’ Cultural Revolution-style anti-COVID-19 campaigns after a doctor took his own life over a hospital outbreak and officials killed pets whose owners tested positive for the virus
Kenyan Government Works to Overcome Vaccine...
While the percentage of persons fully vaccinated against the coronavirus in Kenya has gradually increased to 19 percent, some populations, such as nomadic herders, have been more difficult to reach. As a result, Kenyan officials provided an incentive: herders who received the vaccine also received standard vaccines and medicines for their livestock
Malawi Village Chiefs Encourage Villagers to...
Only 7% of Malawi’s population has been vaccinated against the coronavirus over two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, one of Africa’s lowest rates. Village chiefs are attempting to change this by encouraging villagers to get vaccinated at mobile vaccination clinics
Mass Gatherings Could Turn into ...
As a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the country, curbs have been imposed in Indian cities. However, health experts are warning that large gatherings, such as religious festivals in North India, might become superspreader events in the world’s second-worst affected country
Schools in Uganda Reopened Last Month,...
After a two-year closure due to the coronavirus outbreak, Ugandan schools returned last month. While the majority of students have returned, many others have not, due to poverty and the need to support their family
South African Study Suggests Omicron Varient...
Even for the unvaccinated, the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to a South African study, is less severe than previous ones. The highly contagious variant also spreads resistance, according to the country’s top scientists, which might be excellent news for ending the pandemic
South African Students Oppose COVID-19 ...
University students in South Africa are opposing laws requiring them to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to class. Even students who have received the vaccine and want others to do so are opposed to the policy, and the students’ union has threatened nationwide protests
China Scrambles to Contain Omicron Outbreaks...
Authorities in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong are scrambling to contain outbreaks of the omicron variant of COVID-19 ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, which open in Beijing on Feb. 4
During Covid-19, Anxiety and Depression Are...
During the pandemic, the number of people suffering from a major depressive disorder increased by 28%, to an anticipated 246 million cases in 2020. Anxiety disorders affected 26% of the population. These conclusions are based on data from research conducted in North America, Europe, and East Asia, and published in the Lancet journal
New Study Claims Common Cold Can...
The average adult in the United States gets one or two colds every year. They’re generally just an annoyance, but new research reveals they could protect you from a far more severe virus