- 30 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National Securityvaccination
Ortega Win: A New Blow to Biden’s Central America Strategy
U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to tackle migration from Central America by promoting the rule of law took a hit with the contentious re-election of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, the…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
China has given 75.8% of population complete COVID-19 vaccine doses: health official
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has given 1.07 billion people complete COVID-19 vaccine doses as of Oct. 29, National Health Commission spokesperson Mi Feng said on Saturday. That accounts for about…
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica’s frozen shores
SYDNEY (Reuters) - COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at Australia's Casey research station in Antarctica, authorities said on Friday, allowing expeditioners to be inoculated before they journey back home to a…
Only 5 African countries may fully vaccinate 40% of population by year-end – WHO Africa
By George Obulutsa NAIROBI (Reuters) - Only five African countries will meet the target of fully vaccinating 40% of their populations against COVID-19 unless the pace of inoculations accelerates across…
PM Modi addresses the nation on achieving the milestone of 100 crore vaccinations
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation on achieving the milestone of 100 crore vaccinations. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister lauded the difficult but remarkable feat of administering…
India crosses One Billion Vaccinations, PM Modi expresses gratitude to doctors and nurses on crossing 100 crore vaccinations
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to doctors, nurses and all those who worked on crossing 100 crore vaccinations. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "India scripts…
Indian foreign minister urges UK to resolve COVID quarantine dispute
By Alasdair Pal and Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's foreign minister on Tuesday urged Britain to remove a rule requiring Indians visiting there to quarantine even if they…
WHO’s Tedros seen running unopposed for top job despite Ethiopia snub – sources
By Emma Farge, Francesco Guarascio and Giulia Paravicini GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization's chief looks set to run unopposed for a second term at the helm as tries…
British study to test mixed COVID-19 vaccine dose schedules in children
By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) - A British study will look into the immune responses of children to mixed schedules of different COVID-19 vaccines as officials try to determine the…
France suspends 3,000 health staff as Europe targets vaccine refusal
By Matthieu Protard and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) -Hospitals, care homes and health centres have suspended around 3,000 workers across France for failing to comply with mandatory COVID vaccination, the…
China should consider vaccinating children aged under 12 against COVID – China CDC expert
BEIJING (Reuters) -China should consider inoculating children aged under 12 to further boost its vaccination drive, an expert at China's disease control authority said on Thursday, as data showed over…
Unvaccinated children suffering COVID impact, Americas health agency warns
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - As more adults get their COVID-19 vaccines, children who are not yet eligible for vaccination in most countries are representing a larger percentage of…
