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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkPte3C6WkA The top stories Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas BBC News says eight people, including at least six Asian women, have been killed in shootings at three different spas in the US state of Georgia. Police said four people were killed at a massage parlour in Acworth, a suburb north of Atlanta, and four more at two spas in the city itself. South Korea later confirmed that four of the victims were of Korean descent. Officials said a 21-year-old man had been arrested and was believed to be the…

New Snapchat report reveals local users’ values, ambitions, and need to stay connected Social media company Snap Inc. Snap Inc. has released a new study exploring how Snapchatters in the region are adopting new behaviors and values that are changing the world today. With a monthly addressable reach of 67 million unique Snapchatters in the MENA region, the report sheds light on what truly matters to the “Snapchat Generation”, and how their thinking has evolved when it comes to self-expression, communicating with family and friends, the value they place on relationships, and much more. The report highlights how Snapchatters are…

Officials will monitor the situation and consider easing rules in the last 10 days With the holy month of Ramadan less than one month away, authorities in the UAE have specified multiple Covid safety measures. The aim is to avoid any gatherings that may lead to the spread of the virus. Dr. Seif Al Dhaheri, spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the guidelines. Officials also announced nationwide restrictions for Ramadan, which begins on April 13 or 14. Here is a list of rules imposed to limit the spread of the virus during the holy…

RETROGRADE & NOSTALGIC The Oscars nominations are not nearly as radical as they think they are Peter Bradshaw writes in the Guardian that this year’s Oscar nomination list is ‘interesting and lively’ but asks if there is something ‘a bit retrograde and nostalgic about the frontrunner?’ Will the 2021 Oscars reflect modern America and contemporary issues in the way increasingly demanded of awards ceremonies? I’m not sure. Bradshaw writes frontrunner (10 nominations) Mank is a gorgeously rendered monochrome fantasy about the genesis of Orson Welles’s classic 1941 movie Citizen Kane. But First Cow, one of the best American films of…

Top US diplomat makes overseas debut with Japan, Korea visits Visual Slideshow Previous Next Top US diplomat makes overseas debut with Japan, Korea visits TRT World says Antony Blinken has called for deeper economic ties with Japan, as he and Lloyd Austin seek to use their first trip abroad to solidify Asian alliances as a bulwark against China’s assertiveness. Their visit to Tokyo and later Seoul is the first overseas outing by top cabinet members of Joe Biden’s team and follows a virtual summit last week of the leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India – the ‘Quad’ alliance. “The economic…

10 Luxury brands skipping Fashion week Luxury brands are skipping Fashion week. Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Coach, Tory Burch decided to skip New York Fashion week. Burberry in London. Gucci, St. Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen in Milan and Paris also skipped fashion week.  But why are some of the biggest luxury brands in fashion turning away from fashion weeks?  Fashion Week 2021 – What happened? The houses listed above are still marketing their fashion and the latest looks. Most of the labels are staging events of their own to attract customers. And many of these labels are…

Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Michelle Obama ‘prays there’s forgiveness’ after Meghan and Harry interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JCwPic_iA AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab Tens of thousands of Bolivians protest over ex-president’s arrest Jordan uses tear gas to clamp down on anti-lockdown protesters Families plan funerals, children reported among Myanmar dead Top US diplomat makes overseas debut with Japan, Korea visits FBI: Nashville Bomber Driven by Conspiracies, Paranoia Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia Jota scores Liverpool winner but Wolves’ Patricio carried off Michelle Obama ‘prays there’s forgiveness’ after Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview Read today’s full Daily News…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JCwPic_iA The top stories AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jabBBC News says vaccine safety experts from the WHO are meeting to review the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab, after several European countries halted their roll-outs.There have been a number of cases in Europe of blood clots developing after the vaccine was administered.However, experts say the number of incidents matches the rate typically reported within the general population.Read on………………..Institutional misogyny ‘erodes women’s trust in UK police’The Guardian says according to one former chief constable, the Met police’s handling of the Sarah Everard vigil showed worrying hallmarks.“They were…

Germany, France, Italy and Spain suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine on Monday over the latest reports of blood clots in people who were administered the drug. World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan later on Monday called for calm and said countries should continue AstraZeneca immunisations The string of suspensions is the latest blow to Europe’s relationship with the pharmaceutical company after a row earlier this year over supply shortages. Germany ban the AstraZeneca vaccine The German Health Ministry said its decision was taken as a “precaution” and on the advice of national vaccine regulator the…

The UAE has sent a shipment of just under 40,000 Covid-19 vaccines to the Gaza Strip, of the Russian covid vaccine which has been reported to have over 90+ percent effectiveness. The Palestinian Health Ministry received the shipment of Russian-made Sputnik V doses through the Rafah crossing with Egypt, the statement said. The Palestinian health ministry welcomed the UAE’s assistance, which it said: “strengthens health measures in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gaza Strip.” Russian covid vaccine In total 38,700 Sputnik coronavirus vaccine doses (the Russian covid vaccine) have been delivered to the Gaza Strip, according to…