China overtakes US as largest recipient of foreign direct investment: UN
China’s gross domestic product grew 2.3 per cent in 2020 UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China has overtaken the…
Covid-19: Mexico’s coronavirus death toll passes 150,000
MEXICO CITY, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 150,000, the government said, days after President Andres…
Covid-19: Moderna says vaccine effective against UK, South Africa variants
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US biotechnology firm Moderna said lab studies showed its Covid-19 vaccine remains effective against variants…
Covid-19: World lost equivalent of 255 mn jobs in 2020, says UN
GENEVA, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus pandemic took a huge toll on global jobs last year, the United Nations…
US suspends sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis rebel dealings to boost aid
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden’s administration froze US sanctions on dealing with Yemen’s Houthi rebels for one…
Covid-19: Rich and poor vaccine divide worsening, warns WHO
GENEVA, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Covid-19 vaccine divide between rich and poor nations is worsening by the day, the…
Brazil: 19 dead, dozens hurt in bus crash
BRASILIA, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A bus overturned in southern Brazil in the early hours of Monday, killing 19 people…
Iran To Stop IAEA Additional Protocol Inspections, If Nuke Parties Do Not Implement Commitments
TEHRAN, Jan 26 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, if the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action…
US incident: Police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching street racing, one injured
TACOMA (Washington, US), Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A police officer is under investigation in the US after his vehicle ploughed…
Argentina’s voluntary abortion law enters into force
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 25 (NNN-EPE) — Argentina’s newly expanded abortion law enters into force on Sunday, after the 10-day preparatory…