WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe and effective emergency tools against COVID-19
The decision comes on the back of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) authorization, which was announced on March 11
Aditi Bhaduri
QUAD summit calls for free, fair Indo-Pacific
The QUAD, a regional grouping seen as part of efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power, called for the region to be free of “coercion”, in a hint at Chinese expansionism and military buildup in the region.
US provided some information, equipment to India during its border crisis with China: Pentagon Commander
“We have provided some information to India in that crisis, cold-weather closing, clothing, some other equipment, some things like that, and over the last several years, we have been deepening our maritime cooperation,” he said.
U.N. Security Council wrestles with threat of action over Myanmar coup
The U.N. Security Council failed to agree on Tuesday on a statement that would have condemned the coup in Myanmar
Woman of Choice: Indian Israeli entrepreneur Eddna Samuel
Eddna is a luminary, whose illustrious body of work represents a perfect blend of corporate excellence and individual brilliance. From her headquarters in Mumbai, she has flown out to make the world her playground. Today, she has operations in Israel, the US and the GCC countries.
Iraqi Shiite leader Sistani tells Pope Francis that Christians must be protected
Top cleric affirms Christians should live in peace; visit is a highlight of pontiff’s 4-day trip to Iraq, where Sistani played key role in tamping down tensions over the decades
“How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?’ U.N. envoy asks
“It is critical that this council is resolute and coherent in putting the security forces on notice and standing with the people of Myanmar firmly, in support of the clear November election results,” Christine Schraner Burgener said.
Mental health alert for 332 million children linked to COVID-19 lockdown policies: UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says the mental health of millions of children worldwide has been put at risk, with at least one in seven forced to remain at home under nationwide public health orders – or recommendations – during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 168 million children miss nearly a year of schooling: UNICEF
More than 168 million schoolchildren globally missed out on learning in class, as schools in some 14 countries remained largely shut for almost an entire year
BrahMos missiles’ supply: India signs key pact with Philippines for sale of ‘defence equipment’
The BrahMos missile is produced by an Indo-Russian joint venture and it can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or from land platforms.