Why has Pakistan’s HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash?
EXPLAINER Why has Pakistan’s HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash? Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus last month. The virus causes cervical cancer. A healthcare worker administers…
IOC wants no sport events in Indonesia after visa ban on Israeli athletes
IOC wants no sport events in Indonesia after visa ban on Israeli athletes Indonesia says it barred Israeli gymnasts from the global event to maintain ‘public order and security’. The…
Female footballers in north Nigeria defy cultural barriers with resilience
In Pictures Female footballers in north Nigeria defy cultural barriers with resilience Women’s football grows in Nigeria, but disapproval in Kwara highlights the passion of determined young players. Team members…
Wind and rain warnings issued as Storm Benjamin hits UK
Wind and rain warnings issued as Storm Benjamin hits UK 3 hours agoHarry SekulichWatch: Weather forecast as Storm Benjamin hits England and Wales Rain and wind warnings have come into…
Map of Gaza shows where Israeli forces are positioned under ceasefire deal
EXPLAINER Map of Gaza shows where Israeli forces are positioned under ceasefire deal Satellite imagery shows Israel holds about 40 active military positions beyond the yellow line. (Al Jazeera) By…
World chess body probes former champion Kramnik over US grandmaster’s death
News World chess body probes former champion Kramnik over US grandmaster’s death Vladimir Kramnik repeatedly accused fellow chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in the year before his death. Russian…
Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert
Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend. Melissa is the…
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti’s pronouncements are…
LIVE: UN urges Israel to allow medical evacuation from Gaza amid ceasefire
World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says
Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba, Plastic bags of…