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COVID-19 vaccine boosters: What to know about the third shot

More countries are considering giving booster shots to stop a new wave of COVID-19 infections. /CFP Earlier this summer, countries with high vaccination rates were ready to turn a corner in th

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Discovery of coronavirus cases earlier than Wuhan outbreak

Scientists from various countries have found the existence of the novel coronavirus earlier than the first reported cases in China amid international efforts to piece together the puzzle of the COVID

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Cholera kills over 100 in Nigeria's northern state

CFP Image An outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's northern state of Jigawa has killed over 100 people since early July, according to a health official in the state.Salisu Mu'azu, permanent secreta

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Politicization of the COVID-19

Editor's note: Ivona Ladjevac is the deputy director of the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade, Serbia. This edited commentary reflects the author's opinions and not necess

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Which countries are best suited to survive a global systems breakdown?

01:00 The UK, Ireland and Iceland are among five countries most likely to survive a collapse of the global system, according to a new study.A combination of factors including population

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WHO members oppose politicization of COVID-19 origin tracing: media

Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) agree that the COVID-19 origin tracing should not be politicized, Sputnik reported Friday citing Mike Ryan, executi

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B2B social management platform Oktopost raises $20M growth round with Expedition

With the pandemic forcing people online, social media use exploded, for obvious reasons. And with that, the opportunity to reach audiences and push messaging. More brand-oriented platforms such as Spr

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Olympic competition starts as Japan outclass Australia in softball

Michelle Cox (#47) of Team Australia beats the throw to Minori Naito (#14) of Team Japan at first base for an infield single in the first inning during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Fukushima A

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As millions face being 'pinged', just how effective is the NHS Test and Trace app?

Millions of people face being pinged by the NHS COVID-19 app as infection rates rise over the coming weeks, but Sky News analysis shows that the number of people checking into venues has fallen in most areas.

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US blames China for Exchange server hacks and ransomware attacks

The Biden administration and its allies has formally accused China of the mass-hacking of Microsoft Exchange servers earlier this year, which prompted the FBI to intervene as concerns rose that the ha

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Sophisticated malware is being used to spy on journalists, politicians and human rights activists

The targets are on a list of more than 50,000 phone numbers believed to be of interest to clients of Israeli hackers for hire, NSO Group.

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Catastrophic floods in western Europe leave over 120 dead

Devastating flash floods due to intense rainfall have swept through several western European countries in the past few days, killing more than 120 and causing widespread damage. /CFP A

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A tale of the Irish woods exquisitely told

Tomm Moore, director of Wolfwalkers, wins acclaim with hand-drawn animation. [China Daily] The animated feature Wolfwalkers, the fifth film produced by the Irish studio Cartoon Saloon that has

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U.S. Fed chief says stimulus to continue despite high inflation

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell. /VCG Even as U.S. inflation has hit the highest rate in over a decade, the central bank is sticking to its guns, and will continue to provide stim

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Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccines to increase protection

Thailand said on Monday it will use AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine as a second dose for those who received Sinovac's shot as their first dose to increase protection

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Mo Brooks Delivers CPAC Speech Reminiscent of 1/6 Address: 'Are You Willing to Fight?'

Alabama Republican Representative Mo Brooks asked audience members at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas Friday if they would be "willing" and

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California event center drops plans to host Gaetz, Greene's 'America First' tour

A California event center has dropped plans to host GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz (Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) for an event on their "America First Tour" after findin