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Elderly and at-risk people to be offered the jabs, health ministry says, amid concerns about spread of the Delta variant.

Six months after the coup, army generals declare 'caretaker government' and pledge to hold election in 2023.

The largest US infrastructure investment in decades, the bill's passage would be a key victory for President Joe Biden.

Chinese companies are building high-rise 'hog hotels' to prevent outbreaks of swine fever.

Housing advocates expect a wave of evictions to build over the coming weeks, hurting Black and Hispanic Americans more.

Palestinian families reject court proposal to stay in homes as 'protected tenants' if they recognise Israeli ownership.

Sanctions target VP Rosario Murillo, wife of President Ortega, and seven others for 'serious human rights violations'.

The fuel truck collided with a crowded bus near Kibuba village about 80km from the capital, Kinshasa, police said.

Brazilian electoral system is free of fraud, group of 18 justices says, amid president's push to change voting process.

Diplomatic row over attack on MV Mercer Street escalates as Iran warns it is ready to respond to any security threats.

Only 7 percent of eligible voters participated in the referendum, far below the 40 percent threshold to make it binding.

Al Jazeera reveals that original script of The Misfits was amended to depict Qatar as a 'terrorist state'.

State Department says it will expand eligibility of refugee admissions beyond the roughly 20,000 applicants.

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is expected to depart Tokyo for Warsaw this week after flight standoff on Sunday.

As Israel continues to train its children to kill, Hamas summer camps are certainly a useful distraction.

Ankara has a lot to gain from remaining a key player in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal.

'Lively, pink and plump' cubs born overnight to panda parents who are on a 10-year loan from China.

Rare clash over longstanding border dispute between Assam and Mizoram leaves six police officers and a civilian dead.

Sunday's figure surpasses previous daily record reached before vaccines were available in the US.

Death toll in Turkey rises to eight, Greeks hospitalised with respiratory problems and many left homeless.

Doctors union says the strike is indefinite and there will be no exemptions for treating coronavirus cases.

Corporate courts, invented to protect the West against decolonisation, now undermine attempts to halt climate change.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's plan with ex-CEOs of IndiGo, Jet Airways comes as India is seen as a hot market for planemakers.

Social media reaction to scenes in Tokyo when Qatar's Barshim and Italy's Tamberi decided to share gold.

Biles's return, shared gold in the high jump and other latest updates from the Tokyo Games.

Monday's session cancelled over COVID infections, the fragile government is under pressure over its handling of COVID.

Afghan president blames country's deteriorating security situation on US deciding to withdraw troops by August 31.

Shehroze Kashif holds the distinction of being the youngest person to reach the summit of K2 and Mount Everest.

Verdict expected in hearing that could lead to Palestinians being forcibly displaced in favour of Jewish settlers.

What an Iraqi baker and a Syrian ice cream maker could teach Ben & Jerry.

Tamberi, Barshim shared a gold in a competition settled not by clearing the top height but through a subtle nod.

The former World Bank economist, sworn in Friday, offers a counterbalance to Peru's newly appointed left-wing gov't.

Badminton ace PV Sindhu becomes the country's first woman to win two individual Olympic medals.

Iran’s economy has been crippled by US sanctions and decades-long structural issues.

China's factory activity growth slipped sharply in July as demand contracted for the first time in more than a year.

Australia's biggest deal highlights the popularity of the buy now, pay later model which has upended traditional credit.

Three provinces in southern and western Afghanistan facing 'critical' security situations, the Afghan army says.

Sport has consistently delivered medals for Indonesia since it made its Olympic debut 30 years ago.

Europe is keen to shore up protection and curb the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant.

Anti-Olympic movement says games are a driver of debt, displacement and corruption.

Athlete known as the 'Hulk' crosses arms in an 'X' to show support for 'oppressed people'.

Humanitarian rescue ships have pulled 396 migrants from a dangerously overcrowded wooden boat.

Hezbollah says at least two people killed in the attack in Kaldeh, as the army deploys to contain sectarian tensions.

US-wide moratorium on rental evictions expired at midnight on Saturday, threatening to push millions into the streets.

Attacks by armed groups have increased in the Central African Republic as the state of emergency is due to expire.

At least two people have been killed in pre-election violence in the Southern African country ahead of polls this month.

Under mounting pressure ahead of 2022 election, President Jair Bolsonaro wants receipts printed after electronic votes.

Iran's health system could collapse amid a 'catastrophic' COVID surge, ​warns the country's health minister.

Rare shared gold came as Qatar's Mutaz Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi tied on 2.37-metre clearances in Tokyo.