August2021
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Malaysia slashes growth forecast after virus resurgence
Aug 13, 2021After officials ordered a fresh lockdown to combat a coronavirus spike caused by the highly contagious Delta type, Malaysia’s central bank reduced its economic growth prediction for this year on Friday. The country, like the rest... -
Denmark and Norway have closed embassies in Kabul and Finland has evacuated staffs
Aug 13, 2021Ministers from the Nordic countries announced on Friday that Denmark and Norway will temporarily close their Kabul embassies, while Finland will evacuate up to 130 local Afghan workers. “The Danes in Afghanistan must leave immediately; the... -
Norway aims to lift most restrictions in September
Aug 13, 2021The majority of Norway’s remaining Covid restrictions will be lifted once all adults have been offered a vaccine, which is expected around September 6, according to the government. The final phase in the relaxation of domestic... -
Britney’s father ‘to step down’ as estate conservator
Aug 13, 2021According to reports in the US media on Thursday, Britney Spears’ father will step down as conservator of her estate, putting an end to a protracted legal struggle with his daughter. Britney, 39, filed a petition... -
Young people’s voices are not being ignored anymore: Rabab Fatima
Aug 13, 2021Bangladeshi youths are leading the charge in the struggle for climate justice. Bangladeshi youths, with all due respect, are neither voiceless nor unheard. They have been heard, and it is critical that the adolescents continue to...