Covid 19

PAHO says Covid inflicting heavy toll on Americas – latest updates

Covid-19 pandemic has infected more than 196 million people and killed least 4.1 million around the world. Here are updates for July 28:

Vaccine inequality and lack of financing could stifle global recovery

The IMF warns inadequate vaccine access and pandemic relief measures are widening the gulf between recoveries in developed and less developed economies.

China jails agricultural tycoon Sun Dawu in secret trial

Sun Dawu, an outspoken billionaire and grassroots rights supporter, gets 18 years in jail for a catalogue of crimes including "provoking trouble".

UK reports highest deaths from Covid-19 since March – latest updates

Novel coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 4.1 million people, infecting at least 195.7 million around the world. Here are updates for July 27:

Top Pakistan, Saudi diplomats discuss ways to ease Covid curbs, Afghanistan

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud meets Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad for talks on a range of issues including Covid-19 travel restrictions, conflicts in Kashmir, Palestine, Yemen and Afghanistan.

Will Tunisia’s economic pain be eased after Saied’s power grab?

Any political instability is likely to worsen Tunisia’s economic woes, not lessen it.

Tunisia: Emergence of a 'strongman saviour' or leaping into the unknown?

Imperfect and riven with political deadlock, Tunisia's democratic experiment was seen as a model, albeit imperfect. The country's elected president, however, sees the country's future under a different political system.

Lockdown ineffective as 5th wave peaks in Iran – latest updates

Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 4.1 million people and infected over 194 million globally. Here are the coronavirus-related developments for July 25:

Fauci “very frustrated" over rising Covid figures fuelled by anti-vaxers

US top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says the surge in delta variant cases is predominantly among those refusing to get vaccinated.

Indonesia prepares more ICU units as Bali runs low on oxygen

Indonesia has had more than 3 million coronavirus infections and at least 82,000 deaths with the Delta variant-driven spread showing no sign of slowing.

Protesters back on Brazil streets to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment

Tens of thousands of people gathered for the fourth weekend of protests against President Jair Bolsonaro, who is being investigated for allegedly turning a blind eye to a scheme to embezzle government funds in the purchase of vaccines.

Ugandans outraged after MPs get $30M to buy luxury cars

Government in Uganda handed $56,500 to each of the 529 lawmakers to get new luxury vehicles at a time when Covid-19 cases are surging, drawing criticism human rights groups and NGOs in the country.