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COVAX programme delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries

WHO flags hoarding/stockpiling in rich countries, and a lack of sharing of licenses, technology and know-how by pharmaceutical companies

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Pakistan’s first-ever National Security Policy cites Hindutva-driven politics, arms buildup key hurdles to ties with India

“Pakistan, under its policy of peace at home and abroad, wishes to improve its relationship with India,” said the 110-page document, unveiled by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad.

Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi faces 5 new corruption charges

“No one is above the law. I just want to say that she would be judged according to the law.”

Boris Johnson's office apologises for party before royal funeral

At that time people in Britain were banned from meeting more than one person outside their households to curb the spread of COVID-19

Russia demands U.S., NATO response next week on Ukraine

Deployment of NATO forces and weapons near Russia’s borders poses a security challenge: Foreign Minister

Massive cyberattack hits Ukrainian government websites as West warns on Russia conflict

Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesperson said it was too early to say who could be behind the attack but said Russia had been behind similar strikes in the past.

Lithuania-China | A David and Goliath state of affairs

Why are China-Lithuania relations on a nosedive? What are its geopolitical ramifications?

North Korea warns of 'stronger' action following new U.S. sanctions

The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on five North Koreans over their roles in obtaining equipment and technology for the North’s missile programs.

Spider-Man comic page sells for record $3.36M bidding

The record bidding, which started at $330,000 and soared past $3 million, came on the first day of Heritage Auctions' four-day comic event in Dallas

U.S. Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for businesses

However, it allows the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S.

India extends $900 mn aid to Sri Lanka

It includes a $400 mn currency swap and deferred payment of $500 mn

Duo in Cuba get 20-year jail for filming stir

Two members of a family were sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment after months in pre-trial detention for filming the unprecedented protests last year

Kremlin calls talks with U.S. unsuccessful

It says U.S. sanctions against Putin could ‘rupture ties’

China charges top security official for corruption

Ex-Vice Minister Sun Lijun’s sudden downfall started following his criticism of the Communist Party

U.S. denounces China’s maritime claims

The State Department asks China ‘to cease its unlawful and coercive activities in the South China Sea’

German court finds Syrian official guilty of crimes against humanity

“The verdict is a breakthrough for Syrian victims.”

Preliminary data shows Vaxzevria given as third dose ups antibody response to Omicron: AstraZeneca

The results were observed among individuals previously vaccinated with either Vaxzevria or an mRNA vaccine.

China defends sweeping maritime claims after U.S. criticism

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin called the State Department report “Limits in the Seas” an attempt to “distort international law, confuse the public, sow discord and disrupt the regional situation”

Former Sri Lankan prison commissioner sentenced to death over prisoners’ killings

Colombo High Court trial on January 13 found the former Superintendent Emil Ranjan Lamahewa guilty and passed the death sentence

U.S. discourages India from acquiring Russian S-400 missile defence systems: President Biden’s nominee

Biden administration has not yet clarified whether it will impose sanctions on India under the provisions of the CAATSA for procuring the S-400 missile systems

'Shocked and angered' over assault, says Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver attacked in U.S.

Mr. Singh was called “turbaned people” and shouted at to “go back to your country,” according to the statement

‘Alarmed by intolerance against minorities’

Colombo-headquartered SAHR also flags crackdown on human rights organisations

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