WHO grants emergency approval for India’s Covaxin COVID-19 jab
Vaccine has 78% efficacy after two doses and is 'extremely suitable for low and middle-income countries', the WHO said.
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Deadly clashes in DRC’s Bukavu after gunmen launch overnight raid
Six attackers, two police officers and a soldier killed during gun battles, local governor says.
OPEC+ poised to dissapoint Biden by sticking with output plan
The US, Japan and others are urging the cartel and its allies to boost output and ease soaring energy prices.
Putin says Russian navy to get hypersonic Zircon missiles in 2022
The move is part of a bid by Moscow to forge ahead in a race with the United States.
AUKUS row: French envoy accuses Australia of ‘intentional deceit’
Canberra says it is time to 'move on' from submarine spat after French envoy delivers rebuke over 'stab in the back'.
Three Algerians killed in attack presidency blames on Morocco
No immediate comment from Morocco after Algeria says 'assassination' of three nationals 'will not go unpunished',
Abdullah Hammoud: Michigan city elects its first Arab mayor
Dearborn, a city known for its large Arab and Muslim population, elects 31-year-old state lawmaker as next mayor.
Uncertainty for Syrians in Turkey as opposition warms to Assad
Growing anti-Syrian refugee sentiment has led many to question the fate of Syrians should the AKP party be voted out.
The United States homicide rate continues to soar in 2021. Why?
'Shock to the system' from COVID, George Floyd protests, rising gun crime, poverty and racism are seen as root causes.
Death toll climbs to 22 in Nigeria building collapse
Search-and-rescue operations enter a third day as prospects of finding dozens of missing grow dim.
EU legislators make historic visit to Taiwan amid China concerns
European legislators are in Taiwan to discuss its experience in fighting disinformation and interference in democracy.
Iran says foiled US navy’s attempt to seize tanker in Sea of Oman
Iranian state TV describes the incident as a failed attempt to 'steal' oil as Tehran prepares for nuclear talks.
Politicians demand action over racism at top English cricket club
Pressure grows on Yorkshire Cricket Club after report recounts racist abuse suffered by former player Azeem Rafiq.
‘Big surprise’: California condors reproduce without mating
Study by Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance found two chicks hatched from eggs that had never been fertilised by male.
Asian Americans make history in mayoral races in two US cities
Michelle Wu and Aftab Pureval will become mayors of Boston and Cincinnati, a first for Asian Americans in both cities.
Fired staff at Lebanese daily demand unpaid salaries
Employees at the English-language daily were not told when they will receive months of owed wages.
Deadly landslide hits western Colombia: Authorities
At least 10 people were injured and 15 to 20 people were missing following the incident in Narino province.
India ramps up Himalayan border security after clashes with China
New Delhi deploys cruise missiles, howitzers, choppers and Israeli-made drones along the treacherous mountain ranges.
Ether hits all-time high
Ether rose to as high as $4,643 in Asian hours, taking the week's gain to more than 10 percent.
Ethiopia’s war marked by ‘extreme brutality’ from all sides: UN
UN probe finds evidence of brutal violence that may amount to crimes against humanity, including gang rape by all sides.