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Useful protection or not warranted? Third Covid-19 jab debate rages

Vaccinate the richest people on the planet, giving marginal benefit, leaving the poorest minimally protected? Or first vaccinate the whole planet?

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UN chief calls for ‘dialogue’ with Taliban, fears for the Sahel

World must avoid ‘economic collapse’ in Afghanistan, says Antonio Guterres

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Vietnam approves Hayat-Vax Covid-19 jab for emergency use

Vaccine manufactured in China, packaged in UAE

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Biden, Xi talk to avoid US-China ‘conflict’: White House

Ensure dynamic remains strictly competitive, says US president

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Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil’s institutions

Recent jabs at Supreme Court came in heat of moment, says president

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Mexico court rules another abortion law unconstitutional

Supreme Court rules state law defining life as beginning at conception as unconstitutional

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Biden ramps up vaccine mandates in Covid-19 battle

US president hardens tone towards Americans who refuse immunisation

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After over a year, S’pore to ease curbs on migrant workers living in dorms

Movement restrictions imposed in April last year after Covid-19 outbreaks tear through these sites

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Machines, not missiles, on show at North Korea anniversary parade

Pyongyang puts tractors, fire engines on display in break from usual weaponry

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Nerve disorder listed as ‘very rare’ side effect of AstraZeneca jab

It occurs in under one in 10,000 people, says European Medicines Agency

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India ferry crash: 1 dead, dozens feared missing

Communication error possible cause of collision involving some 90 passengers, says Jorhat cop

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US urgently pushing Taliban to allow Afghan charter flights

Group reportedly blocking passage for some travellers over lack of proper papers

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Myanmar cell towers attacked after shadow govt ‘war’ call

Protesters target 11 mobile-phone masts belonging to military-owned Mytel