African Union seeks to boost vaccine-making with 5 new centres
Bloc aims to produce 60 percent of all vaccines used on the continent in 20 years, compared with one percent today.
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Bulgaria’s PM Borissov says he will not lead new government
Long-time leader announces he will not seek another term in bid to avoid national 'divide' following inconclusive vote.
What we know about the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Joe Biden announces a September 11 deadline for withdrawal of US troops on Wednesday.
Crypto watershed: Coinbase debuts on the Nasdaq
Coinbase's debut comes as Bitcoin is accelerating its march towards becoming a mainstream form of payment.
20 killed, three injured in bus-truck crash in southern Egypt
Photos released by the governor’s office showed a burned-out bus with rescue teams looking for survivors.
‘Resting comfortably’: Expert justifies pinning of George Floyd
Defence begins presenting its case following 11 days of testimony and a mountain of video evidence in US.
Inflation or pollution? Tough choice facing China steel industry
Beijing wants to curb heavily polluting steel output but that has sent prices surging, adding to inflation concerns.
Vessel owned by Israeli company attacked off UAE coast: Reports
Commercial ship owned by an Israeli firm was allegedly struck by Iran, Israeli media says, but no confirmation yet.
Minnesota protests continue over police killing of Black man
Hundreds of demonstrators face off with police in Brooklyn Center as officer resigns over Daunte Wright shooting.
US protesters rally for third night over killing of Black man
Third consecutive night of protests in Minneapolis after a 20-year-old Black man was fatally shot by police.
Global stocks hit record high as inflation fears ease
US consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in eight years in March, but investors believe inflation is under control.
India’s daily COVID infections soar to a new high of 184,372
New infections reach a new record as most of the South Asian nation battles a second and more vicious surge in cases.
Learn to work with robots, South Korea’s labour minister says
Lee Jae-kap says the government will need to help workers move to new economic sectors and raise women's participation.
Bangladesh COVID shutdown triggers exodus from capital Dhaka
Thousands scramble to get the last trains, buses and ferries before a nationwide transport shutdown takes hold.
‘Personal signal’: US’s Biden sends ex-officials to Taiwan
Visit marks 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act as China continues what it calls 'combat drills' near island.
Biden administration to proceed with $23bn arms sales to UAE
The sale of F-35s, drones and other advanced equipment pushed through by predecessor Donald Trump was being reviewed.
US, EU condemn move to extend Somalia president’s term
Concern the decision, which president says will help prepare for elections in 2023, could further undermine stability.
St Vincent warns of water shortages as volcano eruptions continue
Caribbean island is blanketed with ash from La Soufriere volcano, ruining crops and contaminating water supplies.
Oil gains on strong China data, rally capped by vaccine concerns
Analysts worry that pauses on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could delay economic recovery and limit oil demand growth.
‘It’s one signature’: Biden urged to raise refugee admissions now
Advocates say refugees are in limbo as US president has not signed order to increase refugee resettlement cap.