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US Warns China Over ‘Aggressive’ Moves on Philippines, Taiwan
US State Department raises concerns over presence of Chinese vessels near Philippines and entry of Beijing’s jets into Taiwan’s air defence zone. The United States has warned China against what
Jailed Putin Critic Navalny ‘Losing Sensation in Legs and Hands’
The health of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is deteriorating and he is beginning to lose sensation in his legs and hands, his lawyer says. Vadim Kobzev said Navalny, who
India Could Resume Vaccine Exports by June If Covid-19 Cases Subside
The world’s largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country, according to its
Brazil Daily Covid-19 Deaths Top 4,000 For First Time
Brazil has recorded more than 4,000 Covid-related deaths in 24 hours for the first time, as a more contagious variant fuels a surge in cases. Hospitals are overcrowded, with people
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Reveal First Netflix Docuseries
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports. The
Oxford Pauses Covid-19 Vaccine Study in Kids, Awaits More Data on Blood Clot Issues
The University of Oxford said on Tuesday it had paused a small UK trial testing the COVID-19 vaccine it developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children and teenagers, as it waits
UK Begins Rollout of Moderna Covid Vaccine
Britain begins rolling out Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday in Wales and expects to be using it in the rest of the United Kingdom in the coming days in a
Canada Faces ‘Very Serious Third Wave’ of Pandemic, Trudeau Says
Canada is facing “a very serious third wave” of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday, as the country’s most populous province is struggling to respond to
US Joins Talks Aimed at Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal
Representatives of the world powers that signed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are headed to Vienna on Tuesday to save the landmark accord. The United States is also due to start
Saudi Arabia to Allow Only ‘Immunised’ Pilgrims to Mecca
Saudi authorities said Monday that only people immunised against COVID-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round Umrah pilgrimage, starting from the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Hajj
