Antonio Guterres points out more severe impact of pandemic on lower-income communities, countries

EU players to act as go-betweens as Tehran refuses to meet American negotiators

It is still unclear what causes reaction, says head of vaccines

84 killed in East Nusa Tenggara, other 2 in another region

Order follows ex-crown prince’s move to pledge loyalty to King Abdullah II two days after being placed under house arrest

Largely virus-free nations to start allowing two-way entry at 11.59pm on April 18

Authorities plan to inoculate individuals aged between 65 and 74 next month

Rescuers in Indonesia racing to find more than 70 people still missing

Decision ends South’s hopes of using Olympics to restart talks with nuclear-armed neighbour

Demonstrators attack police station in rural district following rumours of man injured in market sweep

2nd phase of relaxing restrictions to begin April 12 with reopening of non-essential retail, hairdressers, gyms, outdoor hospitality

Former heir to throne backs down from previous defensive stance, says will ‘always be ready to support’ rulers

Confirmation that Lebanon’s largest grain store can’t be salvaged for future use compounds already alarming food supply outlook