Day: October 26, 2021

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani proposes amendments to citizenship laws

Qatar’s ruling emir on Tuesday warned the Gulf state against excessive tribalism he said endangered national unity, proposing a plan to promote equal citizenship through changes to legislation that has inflamed tribal sensitivities. The emir, in a speech at the opening session of the advisory Shura Council, for which partial polls were held for the… Read More Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani proposes amendments to citizenship laws

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African Union plans to buy up to 110 million doses of Moderna coronavirus vaccine

The African Union (AU) intends to buy up to 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc in an arrangement brokered in part by the White House, which will defer delivery of some doses intended for the United States to facilitate the deal, officials said. The AU’s doses will be delivered over the coming… Read More African Union plans to buy up to 110 million doses of Moderna coronavirus vaccine

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Dozens arrested in global crackdown on DarkNet traders

At least 150 people have been arrested by European and U.S. authorities after a joint crackdown on traders of drugs, weapons and other illicit goods on darknet e-commerce sites, Dutch media reported on Tuesday citing police agency Europol. The crackdown, called Operation Dark HunTor, was announced at a U.S. Justice Department news conference where Deputy… Read More Dozens arrested in global crackdown on DarkNet traders

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Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal title as she weds college sweetheart

Japan’s Princess Mako, the niece of the emperor, married college sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday, giving up her royal title and saying she was determined to build a happy life with her “irreplaceable” husband after a tumultuous engagement. In an unusually frank joint news conference with her new husband, Mako said “incorrect” news reports about… Read More Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal title as she weds college sweetheart

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