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Vaccines ‘almost certainly less effective’ against B1.617.2 transmission, says UK expert

Under a pre-set lockdown easing roadmap, most businesses in U.K. are set to resume full activity from Monday.

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A medical worker prepares an injection with a dose of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, in London. File

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Build political majority vs climate change, says German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ambitious plan to reduce Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero’ by 2045.

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File photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Israeli strike on Gaza kills 7, unrest spreads to West Bank

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The latest outburst of violence began in Jerusalem and has spread across the region, with Jewish-Arab clashes and rioting in mixed cities of Israel.

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Palestinians gather as rescuers search for victims at the site of a destroyed house in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes, amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Gaza City May 15, 2021.

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Indian-American Neera Tanden appointed White House senior adviser

The Indian-American has been entrusted with two tasks – launch a review of the US Digital Service, and plan contingencies that could result from the Supreme Court's consideration of Republican lawsuits seeking to strike down the Affordable Care Act.

A medical worker prepares an injection with a dose of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, in London. File

Vaccines ‘almost certainly less effective’ against B1.617.2 transmission, says UK expert

File photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Build political majority vs climate change, says German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Palestinians gather as rescuers search for victims at the site of a destroyed house in the aftermath of Israeli air strikes, amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Gaza City May 15, 2021.

Israeli strike on Gaza kills 7, unrest spreads to West Bank

Indian-American Neera Tanden appointed White House senior adviser

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A warning sign is posted along the path of the Colonial Pipeline in Garnet Valley on May 10, 2021.

U.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers

A visitor to an exhibition on China's space programme looks at a life size model of the Chinese Mars rover Zhurong, named after the Chinese god of fire, at the National Museum in Beijing. China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest advance for its space program. The official Xinhua News Agency said Saturday, May 15, that the lander had touched down, citing the China National Space Administration.

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on surface of Mars

COVID-19

A woman, wearing a protective face mask due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, wheels a cart with her purchases out of a Walmart store, in Derry, N.H. The world’s largest retailer, said Friday, May 14, 2021 that it won’t require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores, unless state or local laws say otherwise.

Walmart to allow vaccinated shoppers, workers to go maskless

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.

Raw materials shortage, demand driving up prices of supplies: China

Australians arriving home from India face old mining-camp quarantine

Covid-19 | U.S. allows fully vaccinated people to forgo masks indoors

U.S. governor unrolls $1 million lottery prizes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination

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South Asia

Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister again; retains previous Cabinet
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U.S. pulls out of major Kandahar base in southern Afghanistan: Afghan army
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Twelve killed in explosion at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers
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Oli reappointed as Nepal PM as Opposition fails to prove majority to form government
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US

Indian-American Neera Tanden appointed White House senior adviser
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Walmart to allow vaccinated shoppers, workers to go maskless

U.S. sending new aid to Palestinians as conflict intensifies
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U.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
Reuters

China

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on surface of Mars
Reuters

Raw materials shortage, demand driving up prices of supplies: China
Ananth Krishnan

China says U.S. ignoring Palestinians' plight by blocking UN meet
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US hits China and others for repressing religious freedom
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EU urges U.S. to push exports to counter vaccine shortage

Deadly police shootout in Brazil prompts claims of abuse

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

Islamophobic group Pegida is extremist: German spy agency

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

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

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.

Explained | Why patents on COVID vaccines are so contentious

Here's a look at what patents do and why they matter

Three Indian-American CEOs join task force to help India fight COVID-19

Sunder Pichai from Google, Punit Renjen from Deloitte and Shantanu Narayen from Adobe have joined the steering committee of the Global Task Force on Pandemic Response.

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed injured in explosion in Male

According to sources in Male, the explosion took place when Mr. Nasheed was about to get into his car near his residence.

Year-long detention of lawyer, poet sparks concern in Sri Lanka

Spotlight on minority rights, and ‘draconian’ anti-terrorism law modelled on South Africa’s Apartheid-era legislation

Taliban captures key Afghan dam as fighting rages

The Taliban has captured Afghanistan’s second-biggest dam after months of fierce fighting in their former bastion of Kandahar, the insurgents and

Covid-19 | Russia authorises use of single dose vaccine Sputnik Light

Analysis of data after 28 days of administration of vaccine showed an efficacy of 79.4%.

EU to discuss U.S. vaccine patent plan

Support grows for IP waiver after U.S. decision

China silent on falling debris of its space rocket amid rising concerns

The Pentagon said that it was tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to re-enter earth's atmosphere this weekend.

Coronavirus | Putin supports Russia waiving patents on its vaccine

Russia has registered three coronavirus vaccines, and on May 6 approved a fourth — a single-dose version of its Sputnik V jab called Sputnik Light.

Facebook bans Signal after highlighting Instagram’s ad-targeting practice

This isn’t the first time Signal is taking a dig at Facebook. The company has taken to Twitter several times in the past to call out Facebook’s privacy practices.

Coronavirus | France's Macron endorses sharing of vaccine tech

Immediate priority for wealthier countries should be first donating more doses to poorer countries, the French President said.

Sri Lanka rolls out Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Meanwhile, the island’s new infections rose to an all time high for the third day running yesterday.

Mom who gave birth on flight didn't know she was pregnant

Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga had no idea a baby was coming when she went into labour on a flight from her home in Utah to Honolulu last week.“I just didn't

Sri Lanka bans travellers from India due to COVID-19 surge

Travellers from India will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka with immediate effect, Sri Lanka’s Civil Aviation Authority has said. The

Ukraine wants aid, NATO support from Blinken's visit

Soldiers' anxiety is high amid an increase in attacks this year.

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government has not offered any concessions.

U.S. approves departure of non-emergency government workers from India

Last week, the department said family members of U.S. government employees could voluntarily leave India.

U.S. reissues travel advisory, urges Americans not to travel to India

It has been marked ‘Level 4’ which is the highest warning level.

Woman from Mali gives birth to 9 babies in Morocco

It appears to be the first time on record that a woman had given birth to nine surviving babies at once.

Heroic effort from all involved, says U.S. on COVID-19 assistance to India

'This is just part of the whole-of-government response to “our friends” in India'

U.S. to support intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines

The news will support the increased production of vaccines globally as countries, including India, continue to reel under the impact of the pandemic.

Man held for stabbing two Asian-American women

No immediate word on condition of victims.

Ousted Myanmar leaders set up force to protect civilians

It is intended as a precursor to a “Federal Union Army.

European Union unveils plan to cut dependency on China

Six other foreign suppliers to be cut off.

Canada authorises Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents

The vaccine was previously authorised for anyone 16 or older.

China expresses ‘concern, regret’ over India’s 5G exclusion

Cannot have bloodshed on border and good relationship in other domains, says Jaishankar

Facebook’s oversight board upholds Trump’s suspension from the platform

While upholding the suspension, the board faulted Facebook for the way it made the decision.

British Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sign U.K.-India ETP agreement

The ETP is said to create immediate opportunities for British businesses in India across industries including food and drink, life sciences and the service sector

WTO mulling intellectual property waivers for vaccines

Ambassadors from World Trade Organisation countries on Wednesday plan to discuss trade rules protecting the technological know-how behind COVID-19

Coronavirus | Nepal extends lockdown in Kathmandu Valley till May 12

The local authorities have extended the ongoing prohibitory orders in the Kathmandu Valley till May 12

Germany bans Islamic group Ansaar, suspected of financing terrorism

“If you want to fight terror you have to dry up its sources of funding,” Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said

Twitter acquires news startup Scroll in push for subscriptions

The deal will help Twitter build a subscription feature, such as letting users access premium features from news outlets or a writer's Revue newsletter

Verizon sells internet trailblazers Yahoo and AOL for $5B

Verizon has been shedding media assets as it refocuses on wireless, spending billions on licensing the airwaves needed for the next generation of faster mobile service, called 5G

Biden undecided on COVID-related TRIPS waiver, as Republican lawmakers oppose India's proposal at WTO

12 Republican lawmakers write a seven-page letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the issue

U.S. to send about 10% of its vaccines to other countries by July 4: Biden

We are doing a lot for India, says the U.S. President

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