Friday, April 9, 2021

Brazil’s Athletico Paranaense to buy COVID vaccines for fans

Brazilian football club says it plans to buy vaccines for players, officials and fans with paid membership.

Tokyo tightening virus measures nearly 100 days before Olympics

Pandemic-delayed games are due to open on July 23 in Tokyo, but a surge in cases is creating new concern.

India’s first electric car battery plant takes shape

India wants to move from being a producer of raw materials for electric batteries to making some of their key parts.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Indian states report vaccine shortages amid record COVID surge

As India sees record increase in cases for a third straight day, many states report running out of vaccine supplies.

US Senate pushes ahead with tough measures to counter China

New bill addresses economic competition with China while also addressing human rights concerns over Xinjiang, Hong Kong.

Polls open in Djibouti as veteran ruler Guelleh seeks fifth term

Main opposition parties boycotted the vote leaving a 56-year-old political newcomer as incumbent's only challenger.

Iran releases seized South Korean tanker: Seoul foreign ministry

Release of Hankuk Chemi seized by the IRGC in January comes as Iran, world powers try to revive 2015 nuclear deal.