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Australia halts AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for most people under 50

Australia on Thursday become the latest country to restrict use of the AstraZeneca vaccine by recommending that it not be given to people under age 50

All Covid-19 vaccines are equally effective in preventing deaths: Experts

It's hard to tell some Covid-19 vaccines more effective than others since they weren't directly compared in studies. But experts say the vaccines are alike in preventing hospitalisations and deaths

Pakistan wins series in South Africa with another Fakhar Zaman century

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit a second successive century to help Pakistan win the deciding one-day international against South Africa by 28 runs and take the series 2-1 on Wednesday.

Holocaust survivors across world harness social media to spread message

Holocaust survivors from around the world are taking to social media to share their experience of how hate speech paved the way for mass murder

Joe Biden likely to extend US troop presence in Afghanistan beyond May 1

Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

Will fight to the very last day if China attacks: Taiwan foreign minister

Taiwan's foreign minister has said the island will defend itself to the very last day if attacked by China

China protests over US warship traversing through Taiwan Strait

China on Thursday protested the passage of a U.S. destroyer through the Taiwan Strait in the latest move as both nations increase their naval activity in the region

Corporation tax: Biden says open to compromise on infra, but not inaction

President Joe Biden drew a red line on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, saying he is open to compromise on how to pay for the package but inaction is unacceptable

Former US Vice President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release

Former Vice President Mike Pence's autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023

Israel carried out missiles attack on suburbs of capital Damascus: Syria

Syria's state media reported no immediate word on any casualties

US trade deficit jumps 4.8% to record $71.1 billion in February

The US trade deficit grew to a record USD 71.1 billion in February as a decline in exports more than offset a slight dip in imports.

UK-based Deliveroo's riders to strike over pay, gig work conditions

Gig economy riders for the app-based meal delivery platform Deliveroo are set to join strikes in five UK cities Wednesday over pay and working conditions

Lawmakers call YouTube Kids a 'wasteland of vapid' content: Details here

A House subcommittee is investigating YouTube Kids, saying the Google-owned video feeds children inappropriate material in "a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content" so it can serve them ads

California plans to lift most Covid-19 pandemic restrictions from June 15

California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces from June 15, with officials saying enough people should be vaccinated by then

India could resume Covid-19 vaccine exports by June: Adar Poonawalla

The world's largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country, its chief executive said Tuesday

Real Madrid's Varane positive for coronavirus, out of Liverpool game

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool, the Spanish club said

Hertha fires goalkeeping coach Petry for xenophobic comments

Hertha Berlin has fired goalkeeping coach Zsolt Petry for making homophobic and xenophobic comments in an interview published by Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet.

At the Masters, past champions are welcomed back to field

Fred Couples was playing a practice round at Augusta National this week, with the other members of his foursome all sharing a few things in common.

US Olympic swim trials to allow 50% capacity

The US Olympic swimming trials will allow about 50% capacity for the June competition in Omaha, Nebraska.

Egypt seeks settlement out of court for Suez Canal blockage

The Suez Canal chief said Tuesday that authorities are negotiating a financial settlement with the owners of a massive vessel that blocked the crucial waterway for nearly a week.