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International


WHO gives global green light for AstraZeneca Covid shot

GENEVA – The World Health Organization gave emergency use approval to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccines on Monday, meaning distribution can start ...

Afghan gov’t forces kill 7 militants in eastern Nangarhar province

JALALABAD – Afghan government forces during a special operation have killed seven armed insurgents affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) ...

Israeli strikes on Syria kill 9 militia fighters: monitor

BEIRUT – sraeli missile strikes against several targets near Syria’s capital Damascus killed at least nine pro-regime militia fighters early ...

Iran ‘undermining opportunity’ for nuclear diplomacy: Europe powers

PARIS – Iran risks losing the chance to engage in diplomacy to fully realise the 2015 deal over its nuclear ...

WHO says Europe still ‘vulnerable’ despite falling Covid cases

COPENHAGEN – The World Health Organization on Thursday warned of a “false sense of security” in Europe, saying most of ...

US President Biden holds first call with Chinese President Xi Jinping

KATHMANDU – US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has held his phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping since assuming this ...

Suspected bandits kill 23 in north Nigeria attacks

AGENCY – A total of 23 people were confirmed killed in attacks by gunmen across five local government areas in ...

Beijing clears areas with medium, high COVID-19 risks

BEIJING – Beijing has cleared all areas with medium and high COVID-19 infection risks, according to a press conference held ...

US President Biden, Indian PM Modi hold first conversation

KATHMANDU – US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ...

Senior Chinese diplomat holds phone conversation with US secretary of state

AGENCY – Senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi on Saturday held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. ...