World News in Brief: June 13
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year hold on power was set to end on Sunday when parliament votes on a new government, ushering in an administration that has pledged to heal a nation bitterly divided over his departure.
World News in Brief: June 12
Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Friday for a two-year term. The newly elected members will take up their new responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2022, and will serve till Dec. 31, 2023.
Russia's central bank raises key rate to 5.5 pct
Russia's central bank announced Friday that it decided to increase its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5.5 percent.
World News in Brief: June 11
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved funding of US$400 million to support the Indonesian government's reforms to deepen, increase efficiency and strengthen the financial sector resilience.
Chile shuts capital Santiago once more as vaccines fail to quell rampant cases
Chilean health authorities announced a blanket lockdown across the capital Santiago on Thursday following some of the worst COVID-19 case numbers since the pandemic began, despite having fully vaccinated more than half its population.
Euro 2020 Denmark vs Finland Preview predictions team news betting tips odds
Belgium is the clear favorite to win Group B, but there is a real chance for any remaining three to grab second place - or finish as one of the best third-placed sides.
ECB lifts recovery outlook but keeps "steady hand" on stimulus
The European Central Bank raised its growth and inflation outlooks on Thursday but promised to keep ample stimulus flowing, fearing that a retreat now would accelerate a worrisome rise in borrowing costs and choke off recovery.
World breaking news today June 10 Biden revokes and replaces Trump executive orders that banned TikTok
World breaking news today (June 10): Biden revokes and replaces Trump executive orders that banned TikTok. Meanwhile, man impersonated Trump relatives online to trick donors, Biden ends infrastructure negotiations with Republican senators and gold price also make headlines today.
Sri Lanka aims to vaccinate all population against COVID-19 by early 2022
Sri Lanka is working to vaccinate the entire population against COVID-19 by early 2022, allowing the workforce, economic pillars and general public to run the economy, local media quoted Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva as saying.
Britain's airlines say extra support needed if travel stays shut
Airlines based in Britain have told the government they will need industry-specific support to help them survive if COVID-19 rules continue to keep travel markets shut.
Euro 2020 Wales vs. Switzerland How to watch and live stream
Wales will be looking to go on another famous European Championship run as they kick off their Euro 2020 against Switzerland on Saturday. Here is how you can watch and live stream the match from everywhere in the world.
Pfizer to expand testing Covid 19 vaccine in larger group of children below 12
On Tuesday, Pfizer said it will testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of children under age 12, as the vaccine has been authorized for use in children as young as 12 in Europe, the United States and Canada.
