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German Chancellor Merkel hopes G7 shows unselfish side on vaccines

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ahead of a leaders' summit starting Friday that he expected the G-7 to commit to sharing 1 billion doses with countries around the world.

European Union advises adding condition to AstraZeneca vaccine label

The vaccine has previously been linked to rare blood clots, but health officials say its benefits still outweigh the small risks.

US President Joe Biden to host Germany's Merkel at White House

The visit is slated for July 15

World shares mostly higher after United States inflation up 5% in May

Shares were mostly higher in Europe and Asia on Friday after the S&P 500 index notched another record high

Explained: What will change under Israel's new administration?

If all goes according to plan, Israel will swear in a new government on Sunday

Asian shares mixed after United States' inflation jumps 5% in May

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after the S&P 500 index notched another record high

Covid-19: Delta variant 'poised to take hold' in Europe, warns WHO

The variant was first identified in India

White House drops Trump's executive orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

The Biden administration's move reflects the ongoing concern that Americans' personal data could be exposed by popular apps tied to China

US to buy 500 mn Pfizer jabs, share with lower income countries: Report

President Joe Biden was set to make the announcement Thursday in a speech before the start of Group of Seven summit.

US trade deficit dips to $68.9 billion amid improving global economy

The improving economic situation overseas drove up demand for American goods while domestic demand for imports slowed.

Facebook plans to end special treatment for politicians, says report

Facebook plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on its site, according to several news reports.

Olympian Yamaguchi says Japan 'cornered' into holding Tokyo games

Yamaguchi is one of Japan's best-known Olympians

Maharashtra: 5 levels of unlock; no curbs in 18 districts from tomorrow

Restrictions in Mumbai would be relaxed partially, but the travel by local trains, the state capital's lifeline, would not be open to the general public as of now, says Disaster Management Minister Vi

China leads key Afghanistan peace talks as US soldiers withdraw

The US Central Command has said an estimated 30 to 44 per cent of American troops have been withdrawn from Afghanistan until last month

Largest warship in the Iranian navy catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

Ship sinks under unclear circumstances

Turkish lira dips to record low over President Erdogan's rate comments

The lira weakened about 3 per cent early Wednesday

China to allow couples to have 3 children as its population ages: Report

Politburo also stressed that China will properly implement the delay in the retirement age

China's Guangzhou locks down neighbourhood after coronavirus upsurge

Guangzhou, a business and industrial center of 15 million people north of Hong Hong, has reported 20 new infections over the past week

Will you give livelihood to 100 mn dairy farmers: Amul MD asks PETA

R S Sodhi fulminated against the animal rights organisation over its suggestion to Amul to switch to producing vegan milk

Joe Biden's $6 trillion budget: Social spending, taxes on business

Biden has already described, in general terms, major plans on infrastructure and he won a major victory on Covid-19 relief earlier this year