Pirates seize Italian ship in Gulf of Guinea
Three pirates boarded and seized an Italian merchant ship carrying fuel in the Gulf of Guinea today, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) news agency said.
By HT Correspondent | AFP, Rome
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2011 09:14 AM IST
Three pirates boarded and seized an Italian merchant ship carrying fuel in the Gulf of Guinea on Sunday, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) news agency said.
The Rbd Anema e Core was carrying 23 crew members, including 20 Filipino, two Italians and the captain, who is Romanian, according to the report.
Half a million US chicks euthanised after storm hits Texas
Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 08:50 PM IST
- While it’s unclear how many chicken producers experienced losses, even small percentage changes in supply can move the market, and prices have already been gaining.
Bharat Biotech confirms deal with Brazil for 20 million doses of Covaxin
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 08:45 PM IST
"The company is delighted to partner with Brazil in its battle against Covid-19 and aid its immunization program against the virus," Bharat Biotech said in a statement.
US judge in Google case disturbed that even ‘Incognito’ users are tracked
Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 08:37 PM IST
Google has become a target of antitrust complaints in the last year filed by state and federal officials.
Farmers' protest shows need for laws in sync with stakeholders: UN rights chief
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 08:10 PM IST
- The UN high commissioner for human rights was also critical of action taken by Indian authorities against journalists covering the protests and efforts to curb freedom of expression on social media.
Former Spanish king pays 4.4 million euros to tax agency
AP
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2021 08:02 PM IST
The revelation prompted a new rebuke to the 83-year-old former king from the country's prime minister. Pedro Sánchez said Friday that he rejected the "uncivil behavior" of Juan Carlos, but fully supported the current monarch, King Felipe VI.
US will hold Russia accountable over Crimea annexation, says Biden
Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Reuters, Washington
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2021 07:55 PM IST
The US president said that Washington will ever recognize Russia’s purported annexation of the peninsula.
Canada approves AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine
AP, Toronoto
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 07:44 PM IST
Health Canada approved the AstraZeneca vaccine for use in people 18 and over.
Indo-Canadians protest attacks over stance on India’s farm reforms
By Anirudh Bhattacharyya I Edited by Vinod Janardhanan
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 07:41 PM IST
The protesters gathered outside the office of the Federal NDP leader in Burnaby in the province of British Columbia. Singh represents the riding of Burnaby South in the House of Commons.
Soaring US incomes help drive biggest spending gain since June
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 07:39 PM IST
The surge in incomes, and expectations of even more stimulus, is seen providing additional fuel for consumers at a time of pent-up demand in the wake of pandemic-related disruptions to the service economy.
US to buy at least 100,000 doses of Lilly's Covid-19 antibody therapy
Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 07:05 PM IST
Lilly's therapy helped cut the risk of hospitalization and death in Covid-19 patients by 70%, according to early late-stage trial data put out in January.
Two rights groups quit Hong Kong as security law sends shudders through NGOs
Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Reuters, Hong Kong
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 06:56 PM IST
The Hong Kong government said concerns over the "erosion of freedoms" under the national security law were totally "unsubstantiated and unwarranted."
Climate pledges for 2030 put world far off 1.5 degree Celsius goal, warns UN
Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Reuters, Barcelona
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 06:49 PM IST
A UN report summarising the revised climate action plans heating emissions said they would deliver a combined emissions reduction of only 0.5% from 2010 levels by 2030.
UN rights chief decries violations in China's Xinjiang, hopes for visit
Reuters, Geneva
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 06:12 PM IST
China hit back at the forum on Wednesday at growing criticism by Western powers of its treatment of ethnic minorities in the regions of Xinjiang and Tibet.
Myanmar protesters injured as police escalate use of force
AP, Yangon, Myanmar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 06:09 PM IST
Protesters had gathered on a wide road outside a park in Mandalay in the early afternoon when security forces arrived and began firing what sounded like gunshots and using flash bang grenades to disperse the crowd.
Sunak to unveil new Covid-recovery loans for UK businesses
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 26, 2021 05:40 PM IST
The new loans are likely to be 80% government-backed, with interest rates capped at about 15%.
