Qatar Red Crescent to launch global refugee vaccination project
$100m initiative aims to provide COVID vaccines to more than 3 million refugees and displaced people in 20 countries.
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India bans remdesivir exports as COVID-19 cases surge
Health ministry says ban to be in place until 'situation improves' as India sees the sixth record rise in seven days.
Advocate urges Canada to do more to help people in Hong Kong
Canada unveiled new work, study and residency permit programmes this year, but group says more support needed.
Jordan king, prince appear together for first time since rift
The government had accused Prince Hamzah of involvement in a conspiracy to 'destabilise' the kingdom's security.
Ukraine turns to Turkey as Russia threatens full-scale war
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Turkey's Erdogan at a time of heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions.
IMF warns on rising debt in COVID-hit Middle East, Central Asia
Thirty countries in the regions saw economic rebound, but outlook remains uncertain because of the pandemic.
Ecuador votes for next president amid COVID and economic crises
Polls open in Ecuador as left-wing economist Andres Arauz and conservative ex-banker Guillermo Lasso vie for presidency.
Peru votes in ‘most fragmented elections in history’
Peruvians, hard hit by COVID pandemic and political scandals, will cast ballots Sunday for next president and Congress.
Germany struggles to curb ‘very, very serious’ third COVID wave
Data shows more and more young people being hospitalised with respiratory infections and ICUs rapidly filling up.
US: Large crowds at WrestleMania 37 in Tampa
World Wrestling Entertainment hosts its first large crowd for more than 12 months.
St Vincent volcano: New ‘explosive event’ causes power cuts
'Lightning, thunder and rumblings' reported as evacuations continue on the Caribbean island.
US defence chief in Israel amid Iran nuclear talks
Austin's two-day visit comes just days after talks restarted on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president’s powers
Draft constitution will expand President Sadyr Japarov's powers and allow him to run for office a second time.
Opposition sidelined as Benin votes in presidential election
With most rivals in exile or sidelined, Benin's President Patrice Talon looks set to win a second term in office.
21 workers trapped in flooded mine in China’s Xinjiang
CCTV says rescuers have located 12 of the 21 trapped miners.
At least two dead as strong winds and rain hit southern US
Several US states hit by storms that toppled trees and power lines, and damaged vehicles, homes and other buildings.
‘Almost 180-degree turnaround’: More Black Americans open to jabs
Community leader credits drop in coronavirus vaccine hesitancy among Black people in US to effective outreach.
Erdogan urges end to Ukraine tension, offers Turkey’s support
Turkish president says tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over Donbas conflict have to be resolved through dialogue.
Libya kicks off delayed COVID-19 vaccination drive
PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah receives shot on live television, urges Libyans to register online for their own vaccinations.
Irish PM warns against ‘spiral’ in Northern Ireland violence
Micheal Martin issues warning after 14 police officers injured in another night of clashes in Northern Ireland.