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Coronavirus | South Africa detects four cases of COVID-19 variant found in India

“We are all deeply concerned about the threat of ‘variants of concern’ and these reports demonstrate that the issue is complicated,” said South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize

Boris Johnson calls for UK talks after Scottish Nationalists win

Final results of Thursday’s local elections showed that the SNP won 64 of the 129 seats in the Edinburgh-based Scottish Parliament

NASA denounces China over 'irresponsible standards' after its rocket disintegrates over Indian Ocean

It is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards regarding their space debris, says NASA Administrator Bill Nelson

Saudi Arabia calls for dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve their issues

The Crown Prince "welcomed the recent understanding reached between the military authorities of Pakistan and India regarding ceasefire at the Line of Control

COVID-19 surge | Emirates to ship aid for free into India

The first shipment, including tents to expand hospital capacity and other gear, is being prepared to be shipped later this week

Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer

Bo had helped Obama keep a promise to daughters Malia and Sasha that they could get a dog after the election.

Libya rebels raid hotel where rulers met

‘There was no kidnapping, gunfire’

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan vow to reset ties

Saudi Arabia and longstanding ally Pakistan signed several agreements on Saturday and vowed to reset ties strained by months of disagreement over

U.S. pipeline company halts operations after cyberattack

The impact of the attack on fuel supplies and prices depends on how long the pipeline is down.

Maryland Governor pardons 34 victims of racial lynching

The ceremony is part of a continuing effort by the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project that is working to document the history of lynching in the State.

Explained | Intellectual Property Rights waiver resolve the COVID-19 vaccine shortage?

How will the U.S. support for waivers help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic?

Pakistan opposition leader stopped from flying abroad

Sharif was not allowed to board a flight to U.K. for treatment

Sympathy or schadenfreude? China’s social media debates India’s COVID-19 crisis

It hints at broader tensions between internal messaging in China when barriers are crumbling between what’s intended for domestic use and what ends up being seen overseas

Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Al-Aqsa mosque

Tensions rise as Palestinian families face eviction in Jerusalem to make way for Israeli settlers

Trump govt. secretly got journalists’ records: report

Phone records of 3 reporters covering alleged Russian link to 2016 presidential poll were seized

Scotland’s pro-independence governing party close to a majority

The governing SNP is likely to push for another referendum

WHO approves China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

The UN health agency signed off on the two-dose vaccine, which is already being deployed in dozens of countries around the world

Coronavirus | Sri Lanka approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency use

Sri Lanka is the first country in South Asia to approve the Pfizer vaccine

Imports of oxygen concentrators, supplies from China surge

Most of the supplies coming in from China have been imported by private Indian companies on a commercial basis.

Death toll soars to 50 in school bombing in Afghan capital

The number of wounded in Saturday's attack has also climbed to more than 100, said Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian

India received 2,060 oxygen concentrators, three oxygen generation plants as foreign aid

An official statement of the Union Health Ministry said India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since April 27, 2021.

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed off life support, promises to ‘come back stronger’

Maldives police said they are on the lookout for further suspects involved in the blast.

Coronavirus | EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

The European Commission currently has a portfolio of 2.3 billion doses from half a dozen companies

NASA's new chief big on climate, hedges on 2024 moon landing

Mr. Nelson, 78, is NASA's 14th administrator, the third to fly in space and the first to grow up in the shadow of rockets.

Online speech shield under fire as Trump Facebook ban stays

Section 230 of the law, which outlines the shield, was enacted when many of the most powerful social media companies didn't even exist. It allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the behemoths they are today.

U.S. corporate sector sending more COVID-19 help to India

Thermo Fisher with the help of United Airlines on Saturday sent the much-needed supplies to India to help expand the COVID-19 testing, the company said.

EU urges U.S. to push exports to counter vaccine shortage

EU nations make a demand to stop vaccine nationalism and export bans.

Deadly police shootout in Brazil prompts claims of abuse

Officials describe 24 dead in Rio de Janeiro slum as criminals

India’s welfare ‘critically important’ to U.S.: Kamala Harris

The surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths in India is nothing short of heartbreaking, says the U.S. Vice President

Islamophobic group Pegida is extremist: German spy agency

‘It provides platform to propagate anti-constitutional ideologies’

Boris Johnson hails Conservatives' crushing win in U.K. Labour stronghold

What this election shows is that people want a party and a government that is focused on them, focused on delivering change, says Mr. Johnson

Talks ‘intensify’ on bringing U.S. back to Iran nuclear deal

Iranian envoy says all sides committed to finding a solution

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed critical after bomb blast

‘Over the course of the past 16 hours Mr. Nasheed had life-saving surgery on injuries to his head, chest, abdomen and limbs’

U.K. advises under-40s get alternative to AstraZeneca jab

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said it was taking the "precautionary approach" for adults aged 30-39, after assessment of blood clot risks

Myanmar’s Karen insurgents burn another government outpost

The position is approximately 15km (nine miles) from a larger camp that the Karen National Liberation Army stormed and burned 10 days earlier.

China condemns bomb attack on Maldives Speaker Nasheed

“We express sincere condolences to the Parliament Speaker Nasheed. We wish him an early recovery,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said.

How U.S. plans to counter China’s influence in technology

While Trump made a targeted attack at one company, the approach could be different with the incumbent Biden administration. The toolkit U.S. plans to use now is the “Endless Frontiers” bill.

Israel says troops kill two Palestinian attackers in West Bank

Police said the three attackers opened fire on the base near the northern West Bank town of Jenin.

Pakistan PM Imran faces criticism for his remarks over foreign service officers

Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Mr. Khan showed anger at what he called “shocking callousness” of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis.

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