Politico conversation on Israel is changing after takeover

Staff at the recently purchased American news agency, Politico, has been warned that they must abide by the parent company's commitment to Israel or else find a new job, though they are not expected to sign a formal pledge in writing, as…

LPTIC appoints new Governing Board members

Libya's Post and Telecommunications Holding Company (LPTIC) announced the dismissal of Faisal Qarqab from its presidency and the assignment of a new governing body headed by Muhammad bin Ayyad. The new board of directors includes Khaled…

Didier Drogba named ‘goodwill ambassador’

Former Chelsea and Galatasaray star Didier Drogba on Monday was announced as the World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for sport and health."His efforts off the pitch are equally impressive, including his role in…

EMA examines BioNTech vaccines for children under 12

The European Medicine Agency (EMA) started on Monday to evaluate if BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be given to children aged 5 to 11 years old.“EMA’s human medicines committee will review the data on the vaccine, including…

Gunmen kill 30 in Nigeria in fresh attack

At least 30 people were killed when suspected gunmen stormed a marketplace in northern Nigeria on Monday, according to a local official.The assault was carried out by unidentified attackers in the Goronyo region in Sokoto state,…