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J&J scientists refute ‘class effect’ to blame for clots in those who got its vaccine

They say the two vaccines are ‘substantially different’ and have different effects

Prince Philip laid to rest as somber queen sits alone

Philip has been interred in the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel alongside the remains of 24 other royals, including three kings of England.

China-backed Colombo Port City no threat to Sri Lanka's sovereignty: Minister

The Colombo Port City project, expected to play a key role in China's ambitious 'Maritime Silk Road' project in India's backyard, is said to be the single largest private sector development ever in the island

Myanmar pardons prisoners, unclear if coup foes among them

While reducing the sentence for some, the state has released 23,047 prisoners, including 137 foreigners who will be deported from Myanmar.

Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country

The report also aired what appeared to be an Interpol “red notice” seeking his arrest.

Biden hosts Japan's Suga for first White House summit; China tops agenda

President Joe Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday as the first foreign leader to visit his White House, underscoring

Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

Around the world, the trajectory of the coronavirus and the race to bring it under control vary widely from country to country

After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Mr. Biden has been consulting with his advisers to determine what number of refugees could realistically be admitted to the United States between now and October 1, the end of the fiscal year.

2 men killed, officer wounded in San Antonio shootout

The incident came one day after a man sought for shooting at busy U.S. 281 from a northern San Antonio flyover overpass was shot dead

China’s GDP grew record 18.3% in Q1

China’s economy expanded at a record pace in the first quarter as the country continued its rapid recovery from last year’s pandemic-fuelled slump,

U.S. FedEx facility shooting | Four Sikhs among eight killed

19-year-old opened fire at FedEx facility.

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

His retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won't have a Castro formally guilding their affairs

Chicago releases video of police shooting

Authorities in Chicago released police body camera footage on Thursday showing an officer shooting dead a 13-year-old Latino boy, as the Mayor of

Finland offers to host Russia, U.S. meeting

Austria has also offered to host the world leaders.

India on U.S. Treasury Currency Monitoring List Again

India was on the list in the previous report from December 2020 as well.

U.S. says Russia was given Trump campaign poll data

Manafort aide passed it on, it says.

Opponents of Myanmar coup form shadow government

It includes members of Suu Kyi’s ousted Cabinet and ethnic minority leaders.

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Is there a backchannel between India and Pakistan?

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar analyses whether there is a backchannel currently in play between India and Pakistan

Coronavirus | Australia reports death after AstraZeneca shot

It is the third case of blood clots in Australia officially linked to the vaccine since the national rollout began in early March

Joe Biden-Suga Yoshihide ‘likely’ to announce next in-person Quad Summit, says U.S. official

Mr Suga and Mr Biden are also expected to discuss regional security including North Korea, China and China-Taiwan issues.

Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments, sends Bitcoin down

Turkey's central bank bannedthe use of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets to purchase goodsand services, citing "irrepairable" possible damages and

UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

Charities that operate the boats complain that safety measures required by Italy are tantamount to blocking their operations.

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

While 60 % is higher than any level Iran previously enriched uranium, it is still lower than weapons-grade levels of 90 %.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle

A banker by profession, Mr. Tareen, 68, served in the same capacity in the government of Pakistan Peoples Party (2009-10) for a short period before he decided to step down to raise capital for his Silk Bank.

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown

A total of nine advocates were given jail terms, but four of them, including 82-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker Martin Lee, had their sentences suspended after their age and accomplishments were taken into consideration.

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

The lawmakers, in a letter delivered to the White House on Thursday evening, wrote that Biden should “prioritize people over pharmaceutical company profits” and support the temporary waiver of the rules.

U.S. has been wracked with several mass shootings in 2021

The Gun Violence Archive says 147 mass shootings have occurred so far in 2021.

European Union-U.K. talks over Brexit fail to reach breakthrough

A British statement said that “a number of difficult issues remained and it was important to continue to discuss them.”

Pakistan suspends services of social media platforms following violent protest

The government banned Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan following three days of violent protest by it to force the government to expel the French ambassador over a blasphemous caricature published in France last year.

Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments

A growing boom in Turkey's crypto market had gained further pace recently, with investors hoping to both gain from bitcoin's rally and shelter against inflation

With flagship electric car, Mercedes takes fight to Tesla

Daimler now joins rival Volkswagen AG with a dedicated electric platform. BMW will launch a dedicated platform in 2025.

Bezos says Amazon needs to do better for employees in last investor letter as CEO

Amazon, the second-largest private employer in America, hasbeen criticized by some of its 800,000 employees for havingharsh working conditions

Eight killed in shooting at Indianapolis Fedex facility: Police

It was at least the third mass shooting this year in Indianapolis alone

U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns

CIA Director William Burns was responding to a question from Congressman Adam Schiff, who is the Chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee.

People may trust computers more than humans to perform some tasks, study says

People may be willing to rely more on a computer programme than other humans, especially if a task is too challenging, according to a study by the University of Georgia

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