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Japan's much-maligned Covid-19 vaccine campaign quietly gathers speed

Japan has faced criticism for the pace of its inoculation drive

World's biggest meat supplier is latest prey to cybersecurity attack

The attack sidelined two shifts and halted processing at one of Canada's largest meatpacking plants, while in Australia the company canceled all beef and lamb kills across the nation

Free tickets and popcorn as AMC jumps 1,400% in meme stock rally'

The shares soared 27 per cent to an intraday record on Wednesday after jumping 23 per cent the day before

Israel finds probable link between Pfizer Covid shot and heart inflammation

According to a study, there were 275 cases of myocarditis identified between December 2020, when the vaccination drive began, and May 2021, including 148 cases within a month after vaccination.

No recovery in global jobs market from pandemic until at least 2023: ILO

Global unemployment rate seen at 6.3% this year, 5.7% in 2022; uneven stimulus, vaccine access foster inequalities, says ILO

Xi rethinks diplomatic approach, seeks 'lovable' image for China

Xi told senior Communist Party leaders that country must 'make friends extensively, expand its circle of friends with those who understand and are friendly to China' according to Xinhua News Agency.

India, UK eye interim pact to help clinch major trade deal in a decade

An interim agreement is expected by the end of the year that would give British medical devices and agricultural products access to Indian markets, while widening the scope of employment in the U.K.

Netanyahu's rival leaders face midnight deadline to form new government

Lapid, who was handed the mandate to form Israel's next government last month after Netanyahu failed, is scrambling to finalize agreements with additional partners to approach a parliamentary majority

Weary seafarers come ashore in US for J&J one-dose Covid vaccine shots

It is the preferred vaccine for maritime workers because they're often docked for just a day or two at a port.

Coal India's $5 billion annual wage bill set to rise amid rocky outlook

The state-owned company is expected to begin talks this month that could result in paychecks climbing 20% or more.

Elon Musk's 'Baby Shark' tweet sends shares of Samsung Publishing soaring

Shares in the Seoul-based company that owns 19.43% in the song's producer SmartStudy Co. climbed as much as 10%

Amazon changes worker-productivity yardstick blamed for warehouse injuries

Company's decision to overhaul its productivity targets coincides news reports that the rate of injuries at Amazon warehouses is higher than its peers in logistics.

Fuel sales plunge to lowest in year in India as states lock down for Covid

Oil demand across wide swathes of Asia has been hurt by resurgent coronavirus waves in recent months

The Covid-19 pandemic trauma has changed economics, maybe forever

The Great Recession that followed the crash of 2008 had already triggered a rethink

Xi Jinping seeks 'lovable' image for China in sign of diplomatic rethink

Country must 'expand its circle of friends,' says president

Oil highest since 2018 with Iran deal elusive and OPEC talks due

WTI futures rise as much as 3.2%, Brent earlier topped $70

Gold's momentum is with the bulls after best month since July

Bullion wiped out losses made earlier this year with a 7.8 per cent advance over May amid signs of accelerating inflation

Naomi Osaka exposes sports' mental-health risks with French Open exit

An estimated one-third of athletes suffer at some point from a mental-health crisis that manifests as depression and anxiety, eating disorders and burnout, according to studies cited by academics and

Petrol now costs almost twice as much in Mumbai than New York

Indian fuel prices have soared in the past year as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration has repeatedly raised sales taxes

India must not chase dream of another V-shaped recovery in Covid carnage

Country's current strategy for demand revival is flawed as a second wave of Covid-19 infections has been more hurtful.