Biden keeps Europe, Brazil travel ban, adds South Africa
US President Joe Biden maintained Monday travel restrictions on dozens of countries due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, issuing an…
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Hong Kong approves BioNTech vaccine
The regional government in Hong Kong has approved emergency use of the BioNTech vaccine against the deadly coronavirus.
The city-state's Health…
Biden warns dark days ahead as he outlines COVID plan
WASHINGTON
US President Joe Biden rolled out his national strategy Thursday to bring America out of the nadir of its grim coronavirus pandemic,…
Alibaba founder re-appears after months of silence
After months of silence, Chinese magnate Jack Ma on Wednesday appeared addressing a forum of teachers amid probe into his businesses.
Jack…
Police refuse to return bodies of 3 Kashmir youths to families
SRINAGAR, India
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir said Monday they will not hand over the bodies of three youths killed last month to their…
China says economy grew by 2.3% despite pandemic
China on Monday said its economy grew by 2.3% in 2020 compared to a year earlier, and its economic and social development goals were accomplished…
India launches world’s largest vaccination drive
NEW DELHI, India
India's prime minister launched the world's largest vaccination rollout against the novel coronavirus Saturday.
The…
France imposes 6 pm curfews, tightens entry for non-EU…
PARIS
France will impose nationwide curfews from 6 p.m. to become effective Jan. 16, and will tighten border controls, including in overseas…
Sri Lanka’s economy hemmed in by COVID-19 and geopolitical…
The unprecedented disruptions of COVID-19 are causing a geopolitical reset — and as the global order is redrawn, small emerging market economies like…