Morocco starts construction of anti-Covid vaccine plant By: AFP/APP on January 28, 2022Rabat: Morocco on Thursday inaugurated construction of an anti-Covid vaccine manufacturing plant in partnership with Swedish firm Recipharm, the official news agency MAP reported. The factory to be known as Sensyo Pharmatech will produce vaccines against coronavirus and other diseases, with production expected to reach 116 million units in 2024, MAP said. It was launched […]
Unique expo places Saint Laurent among Paris treasures By: AFP/APP on January 28, 2022Paris: Tucked away like Easter eggs in the most prestigious Paris museums, a unique commemoration of designer Yves Saint Laurent cements his status among the greats of French cultural history. “I am utterly eclectic,” the designer once said, and the point is proven by how easily his clothes fit into museums covering very different eras […]
‘Fry-tening’: McDonald’s Malaysia hit by shortages By: AFP/APP on January 28, 2022Kuala Lumpur: McDonald’s Malaysia has been forced to ration fries due to supply chain problems, adding the country to a list of places in Asia where the fast-food chain is facing shortages. Large portions of French fries, as well as one type of large meal set, have been taken off menus at outlets in the […]
NASA aims to make observations from space junk collision with Moon By: AFP/APP on January 28, 2022Washington: NASA said Thursday it aims to survey the crater formed when the remains of a SpaceX rocket are expected to crash into the Moon in early March, calling the event “an exciting research opportunity.” The rocket was deployed in 2015 to put a NASA satellite into orbit and its second stage, or booster, has […]
Apple’s iPhone retakes top spot in China smartphone market: research By: AFP/APP on January 27, 2022Beijing: Apple reclaimed its position as the top smartphone seller in China after six years, clocking a record market share in the final quarter of 2021 as US sanctions hit rival Huawei, according to researchers. A surge in sales saw the iPhone maker account for 23 percent of the highly competitive market in October-December, industry […]
With 486 attacks, 2021 was “most violent year” for Indian Christians: UCF report By: APP on January 27, 2022ISLAMABAD: The minorities of Christian community in India faced 486 incidents of violence and harassment during 2021 which has been declared the “most violent year” for the community. According to Kashmir Media Service, the United Christian Forum (UCF), a rights body that maintains a database of incidents of violence and intimidation in India, said 2021 […]
England lifts Omicron restrictions By: AFP/APP on January 27, 2022London: England on Thursday lifted coronavirus restrictions imposed to tackle the Omicron variant, with masks no longer required in enclosed places and vaccine passports shelved. The number of positive Covid-19 cases has fallen sharply over the past two weeks, and although still at high levels, have plateaued in recent days. The UK government introduced the […]
Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific vaccine booster: statement By: AFP/APP on January 27, 2022Washington: US biotech company Moderna announced on Wednesday that it has begun clinical trials of a booster dose of vaccine designed specifically to combat the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The trials will involve a total of 600 adults — half of whom have already received two doses of Moderna’s vaccine at least six months ago, […]
Three, two, one: astronomers predict SpaceX space junk will hit the Moon By: AFP/APP on January 27, 2022Washington: A chunk of a SpaceX rocket that blasted off seven years ago and was abandoned in space after completing its mission will crash into the Moon in March, experts say. The rocket was deployed in 2015 to put into orbit a NASA satellite called the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). Since then, the second […]
Microsoft sees strong earnings on cloud computing By: AFP/APP on January 26, 2022San Francisco: Microsoft beat market expectations Tuesday with strong quarterly performance in cloud computing and software, still benefitting from the pandemic’s online shifting of work, play, shopping and learning. The US tech colossus, which announced last week a blockbuster deal to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard, said profit jumped to $18.8 billion in the final […]