US Sending $64M Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid
The United States on Monday said it would provide $64 million in new humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan after the United Nations (UN) issued an emergency call for $600 million aid. …
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Indonesia Eases COVID-19 Restrictions in Bali but Tightens International Borders
Indonesia announced on Monday the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Bali but has tightened its international borders. Investment Minister Luhut Panjaitan said tourist spots in most parts of the island …
Canadian Anti-Vaccination Protesters Block Hospitals
Canadian anti-vaccination organized protests block hospitals on Monday after being warned not to harass or obstruct healthcare workers. The protesters’ group, National Health Freedom Movement, was founded by two Ontario …
Macron’s Former Bodyguard Goes on Trial
A former security guard of French President Emmanuel Macron went on trial on Monday on several charges, including voluntary violence, illegally wearing a police badge, and carrying a weapon. Alexandre …
Japan, U.S., and S.Korea Nuclear Envoys Hold Meeting after N.Korea Missile Test
Top nuclear envoys from Japan, the United States, and South Korea held talks on Tuesday after North Korea conducted a missile test over the weekend. “The recent developments in the …
Netherlands Rules that Uber Drivers are Employees
The Amsterdam civil court has ruled that Uber drivers should be considered employees under the national labor laws for taxis. The court said that three judges ruled that the legal …
Japan Warns of Possible South East Asia Attack
Japan warned its citizens against a possible terrorist attack in six Southeast Asian countries. The Japanese foreign ministry claimed there was information that “there are increased risks such as suicide …
UK Cancels Plans for Vaccine Passports
England Health Minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday, September 12, that the country will no longer require vaccine passports for nightclubs and other crowded places. The previous regulation stated that …
Indonesia Cuts Deforestation Pact with Norway
The Indonesian foreign ministry announced in a statement that the country terminated its deal with Norway due to the latter’s failure to compensate their efforts in reducing its greenhouse emissions. …
French Protesters Continue with Anti-Vaccination Pass for 9th Consecutive weekend
French interior ministry official figures said that more than 120,000 people protested against COVID-19 health passes across France on Saturday, September 11, marking its ninth consecutive week of protests. The …
