China approves first domestic mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
In a study of 4,000 participants, the vaccine showed efficacy of 85.3 percent 14 to 28 days after a booster vaccination.
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Russia boosts defences near Japan amid US row over Asia Pacific
Moscow's move comes after high-level visits by rivals China and Japan to both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war.
California storm kills two as severe weather continues
Latest storm across California come after months of heavy rain and snowfall that battered the western US state.
Tear gas, clashes as Lebanese outraged over economic crisis
Protesters try to break through a fence leading to the government headquarters in central Beirut.
Lebanese take to streets as anger over economic meltdown grows
Security forces fire tear gas at protesting crowds rallying in Beirut against worsening economic conditions.
Ex-Germany, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil announces retirement
The former Real Madrid and Arsenal player was a key member of Germany's World Cup-winning side in Brazil in 2014.
Ethiopia removes ‘terrorist’ tag from Tigray regional party
The delisting is a prerequisite to TPLF's participation in an interim regional gov't after the end of Ethiopia's war.
Indian teachers help pandemic-hit girl dropouts return to school
Foundation run by Kunda Bachhav and Vaishali Bhamre in Maharashtra's Nashik helps over 80 poor girls continue studies.
UK police question suspect after elderly Muslim set alight
The attack in Birmingham comes weeks after a similar incident in London, in which the suspect went on the run.
Why are governments cracking down on TikTok?
Countries have increased scrutiny over the use of TikTok citing national security concerns.
Ramadan greetings: Hear ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ in different languages
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is about to begin, here is how to wish someone Ramadan Mubarak in various languages.
Jordan parliament votes to recommend expelling Israeli ambassador
The recommendation is in protest against the actions of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Five dead as Tanzania detects first-ever Marburg virus outbreak
Three of the eight confirmed cases are receiving treatment even as 161 contacts are being monitored, according to WHO.
The US-led war in Iraq and Saddam’s Arab legacy
Many Arabs saw Saddam as a strongman who stood up to the West, but most Iraqis despised his brutal authoritarianism.
Building collapse in Qatar kills one
Authorities offer no immediate explanation for the collapse of the building in Doha.
Israel launches missile attack on Syria’s Aleppo airport: Gov’t
Syrian defence ministry said Aleppo airport was damaged by missiles in what is the third Israeli attack in six months.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 392
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 392nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Uganda’s new anti-homosexuality law bans identification as LGBTQ
Law could be the first to criminalise identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ): Rights Watch
Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine
UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks.
Biden administration unveils two new national monuments in the US
The monuments, announced at a conservation summit, would protect the areas from development and advance Biden's goals.