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FDA approves Moderna and Pfizer ‘updated boosters’
Moderna authorized for use as a single booster dose for 18 years and older. Pfizer authorized as single booster dose for 12 years and older.
Russian nasal COVID-19 vaccine shown to form strong immunity – study
Researchers say it could provide increased protection to the lungs.
Elon Musk cites whistleblower in bid to dump Twitter deal
A new filing cites former Twitter security chief Peiter Zatko’s disclosures in latest bid to nix the deal.
EU turns to China for surplus LNG – FT
The bloc has been searching for alternative energy sources amid dwindling supplies from Russia.
UK credit card borrowing soars – Guardian
Borrowing has surged at the fastest rate in 17 years, the news outlet has reported.
Gazprom announces complete halt in supplies via Nord Stream due to repairs
The drop in gas pumping to zero was confirmed.
Nepal: Import ban on ‘luxury goods’ extended, with some items allowed
Ban on diamonds, big TV sets, toys, cards, snacks, and tobacco items lifted.
The Paks II Nuclear Power Plant (Hungary) Receives Construction Licence
On August 26, 2022, following the review of the design documentation, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (OAH) issued the licence for the construction of two power units with Generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors at the Paks II nuclear power plant site.
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Energy-starved Europe is about to learn the worth of Washington’s friendship
The US energy secretary is pressuring refiners to stop exporting more fuel to European allies in dire need.
UK inflation may top 22% next year – Goldman Sachs
The Wall Street bank says rising natural gas prices could propel consumer prices in Britain to record highs.
UN inspectors head to Zaporozhye NPP
The IAEA experts plan to stay at the plant for “a few days,” the watchdog’s chief has said.
Iran gives West Ultimatum on Nuclear Deal as it starts Enriching Uranium at Natanz
Iran has issued an ultimatum which further suggests that at a moment a restored nuclear deal is reportedly at the ‘finish line’ (or hanging by a thread, depending on the source) – it could be on the brink of unraveling in this final crucial stage.
Google: Trump’s social media platform not approved due to policy violations
Google spokesperson says Truth Social wasn’t approved for distribution due to concerns over violations of Play Store policies.
Report in Germany: Families of Munich massacre victims to receive 30 million euros
German newspaper reports that an agreement has been reached on compensation that would allow the families of the victims to attend ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the massacre.
‘If not me, who?’: Mikhail Gorbachev ended Cold War and saved the world, but failed to save Soviet Union. ‘If not me, who?’: Mikhail Gorbachev ended Cold War and saved the world, but failed to save Soviet Union
It is hard to imagine that anyone could have dismantled the Soviet Union from the inside faster or more comprehensively than Mikhail Gorbachev, a man who had no such intention.