Covid-19 Is Surging in India, but Vaccinations Are Slow
An outbreak around Mumbai has led to a campaign for more inoculations. That could affect supplies around the world. MUMBAI — India is racing to...
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Spectators From Overseas Are Barred From Tokyo Olympics
The move, announced Saturday, is a significant concession to the realities of the pandemic, even as organizers remain determined to hold the Games this summer....
China’s Sharp Words in Alaska Signal its More Confident Posture
The Biden administration’s strategy to curb Beijing’s behavior faces a stiff challenge as China uses its economic, diplomatic and military might to deflect criticism. The...
Latest Claim in the Effort Against Aung San Suu Kyi: A Bag of Cash
The Myanmar military’s latest accusations against the ousted civilian leader suggest a monthslong campaign to neutralize the country’s most popular politician. The Myanmar construction tycoon...
Japan Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage. Laws Still Block It.
A court found that it was unconstitutional for the country not to recognize the unions. But change would come only if Parliament passes legislation. TOKYO...
The Victims of Agent Orange the U.S. Has Never Acknowledged
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‘March 4 Justice’: Thousands Turn Out in Australia
The protests in at least 40 cities represented an outpouring of anger over the treatment of women at the highest levels of power, organizers said....
Myanmar Coup Protests Show No Sign of Waning, Despite Killings
At least 18 people were fatally shot over the weekend, but the nationwide protest movement shows no sign of waning. Soldiers and police officers shot...
Covid? What Covid? Taiwan Thrives as a Bubble of Normality
The island has used its pandemic success to sell something scarce: life without fear of the coronavirus. Citizens have flocked home from abroad, helping to...
Linda Reynolds, Australian Minister, Settles ‘Lying Cow’ Defamation Case
The fallout from the Brittany Higgins rape case and other sexual assault allegations continues to reverberate in the government. MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s defense minister...