Headlines
  • Iranian authorities have accused the United States of firing at one of Iran's commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the two countries' ceasefire agreement.
  • US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the US Navy fired an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman and seized control of it.
  • Hours after US President Donald Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad, Iranian state media stated Tehran did not currently plan to participate in new talks with the United States.
  • In an effort to try to reach an agreement with Iran ahead of another round of face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan on Monday, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz backed President Donald Trump's renewed threat to eliminate Iran's electrical infrastructure and bridges.

Tag: Coronavirus Prevention

August 26, 2020

Russia Hails Its COVID-19 Vaccine But...

Russia announced this month it had won the global race to develop the first vaccine against the novel coronavirus. But that self-proclaimed victory – and plans to ramp up production – come amid lingering questions about the safety and effectiveness of the Russian drug

August 24, 2020

South Africa COVID-19 Death Toll Surpresses...

The provinces with the highest number of infections include Gauteng with 206 018 cases, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 109 841, Western Cape 104 588 and Eastern Cape 85 203

August 21, 2020

Nigeria’s Ginger Farmers Enjoy Pandemic Boon

Nigeria is the world’s third largest producer of ginger after India and China and has seen steady sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers seek the health benefits of the spicy root

August 19, 2020

How COVID-19 Vaccines Being Tested Work

Five different vaccines against COVID-19 are in the last phase of testing. They follow three different strategies, including novel approaches

August 16, 2020

Driven to Acting

If you cannot go into the theater, in Annapolis, Maryland, you can see live performances, and from the comfort of your own car

August 3, 2020

Tips for Easing Stress During the...

A mental health therapist offers tips for easing stress during the pandemic

July 30, 2020

Some Nigerian Communities Step up to...

As the number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Nigeria increases, contact tracing of patients in the country’s communities is becoming more difficult for health officials. Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force Committee on COVID-19 has criticized Nigerians who refuse to assist contact tracers due to fear and stigma. But in some communities, local leaders have stepped up to help the tracers do their job

July 24, 2020

Ordeal in Indian Cities During Pandemic...

Indian cities, long a magnet for migrant workers, may be losing their lure for the millions who have joined the exodus back to their villages during the COVID-19 pandemic in the biggest reverse migration witnessed in India. As cities continue to grapple with rising infections and millions lose jobs, many are opting to start life all over again in the safer environment of their villages

Young Nigerians Take on Coronavirus Through...

A UNICEF-sponsored COVID-19 Innovation Challenge saw some 80,000 young Nigerians submit community-based solutions to the coronavirus pandemic. The award-winning entries, from Nigerians aged 14 to 35, included one man who pitched the use of solar panels to create a sustainable water supply system to help combat the virus

July 22, 2020

California to Release 8,000 Prisoners Amid...

Due to a rise in COVID cases, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti announced that he is considering another strict lockdown just a few of weeks after the metropolis started to ease restrictions. In state prisons, the problem has gotten so bad California officials are considering the release of about 8,000 prisoners convicted of minor offenses

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