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AstraZeneca UK vaccine trial in children paused as clot link probed
A British trial of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on children has been paused, Oxford University said Tuesday, as global regulators rush to asses [...]
Health authorities in Seychelles to vaccinate foreign seafarers against COVID-19 following 2 deaths
Health authorities in Seychelles are working with local shipping agencies to vaccinate foreign seafarers on vessels fishing in the island nation's wat [...]
Seychelles is first in Africa to implement new civil aviation requirement for enhanced security
Seychelles is the first African country to meet the new International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirement of enhanced border security after [...]
US urges de-escalation between Sudan, Ethiopia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday pressed for an easing of tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia as fears grow of a spillover from the bloo [...]
Hungary could help Seychelles increase fresh milk supply, ambassador says
Seychelles and Hungary are reviewing bilateral cooperation and will focus on fisheries and agriculture and possible partnerships in the two sectors, i [...]
Seychelles invites diplomats on outer island excursion as thanks for COVID-19 support
Diplomats from eight countries will visit some of the Seychelles' outer islands -- including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aldabra Atoll -- this c [...]
G20 likely to extend debt moratorium for poorest: World Bank chief
World Bank President David Malpass said Monday he expects G20 countries this week to extend debt payment moratorium for the poorest countries until th [...]
Palace turmoil, wave of arrests over plot to ‘destabilise’ Jordan
Jordan said Sunday it had foiled a plot against the kingdom involving a half-brother of King Abdullah II, arresting at least 16 suspects it accused of [...]
Four new nuns join Sisters of St Joseph in Seychelles, first addition to family in 33 years
Four new nuns have joined the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny in Seychelles 33 years after the Vice-Province received its last member.
The nuns, aged b [...]
Millions face Easter under virus curbs
Millions of Christians around the world on Saturday faced another Easter weekend under restrictions because of coronavirus surges, but the hard-hit Un [...]