Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age … Read More
Blinken says U.S. consulting with Israel over Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken promised on Tuesday continued close consultation with Israel about any potential U.S. return to a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Gaza conflict forged new sense of Palestinian unity: analysts
The latest escalation in the Middle East conflict served to unite the geographically fragmented Palestinian community in a way not seen in years, analysts say.
Australia closes its embassy in Kabul, others scale back
Australia is shutting its embassy in the Afghan capital later this week, citing security concerns ahead of the final withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops in what U.S. President Joe … Read More
Airlines shun Belarus, opposition leader says journalist tortured
Airlines shunned Belarus’s air space on Tuesday and Belarusian planes could soon be banned from Europe, potentially isolating the land-locked country apart from its border with Russia after it forced … Read More
Bucks thrash Heat, Nuggets bounce back
The Milwaukee Bucks produced an exhibition of three-point shooting to crush the Miami Heat as the Denver Nuggets bounced back to level their NBA first round playoff series with victory … Read More
Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024
Former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick signed a two-year contract Tuesday to take over Germany after the end the European Championship this summer, the German Football Association (DFB) said.
No camel rides in Tunisian town as COVID slowly kills tourism
Two Bulgarian visitors stood in the ancient El Jem amphitheatre, one of Tunisia’s top attractions, alone apart from swallows flitting under stone arches — a sight foretelling another tourist season … Read More
Generation Crisis: young Syrians come of age in a decade of conflict
Trainee flight attendant Ghenwa, engineering student Ali and electronic music DJ Jawad are among a generation of young Syrians to have come of age during the war.
Blinken vows US support to rebuild Gaza, prevent return to war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a Middle East visit in Israel on Tuesday, hoping to bolster its ceasefire with Gaza’s ruling Hamas militants and help speed humanitarian aid … Read More