Daily Monitor

December 6, 2021

Germany plans to make vaccination compulsory for some jobs

The incoming German government wants to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory from March 16 for people working in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical practices, according to a copy of draft legislation seen by Reuters on Sunday […]
December 6, 2021

Turkey-Qatar cooperation to maximize deterrence capabilities: Akar

Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said defense cooperation between Turkey and Qatar aims to protect the interests and rights of their people and enhance deterrence capabilities rather than intimidate other countries […]
December 8, 2021

Astana Talks on Syria to take place Dec 21-22

The next meeting of the Astana Peace Process will be held on December 21-22 in Nur-Sultan […]
December 9, 2021

Ally, Member or Partner? NATO’s Long Dilemma Over Ukraine.

NATO promised Ukraine full membership in 2008, but without explaining how or when […]
December 13, 2021

India reiterates concern on terrorist entities getting chemical weapons

India on Wednesday reiterated its concern regarding the possibility of terrorist groups and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Syria (Chemical weapons) […]
December 13, 2021

New Caledonia rejects independence in final vote amid referendum boycott

The French territory of New Caledonia voted against independence in a referendum on Sunday, provisional results showed, amid a big drop in turnout due to a boycott of the vote by the independence movement […]
January 4, 2022

NATO schedules special meeting with Russia amid Ukraine crisis

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has scheduled a special meeting of allied ambassadors and top Russian officials for next week as both sides seek dialogue to prevent open conflict over Ukraine […]
January 4, 2022

Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks – health boss

Israel’s top health adviser says the surge of Omicron cases could see the country reach Covid herd immunity. […]
January 4, 2022

India’s New Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases jump

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says he has tested positive, a day after he addressed an election rally without a mask […]
January 31, 2022

Press freedom rapidly deteriorating in China

Foreign journalists working in China are facing “unprecedented hurdles” ahead of the Winter Olympics, according to a new survey […]