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WHO backs AstraZeneca COVID vaccine amid blood clot concerns

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that it was aware of blood clot concerns linked to “a specific batch” of AstraZeneca-Oxford...

US grants Myanmar nationals relief from deportation after coup

The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Myanmar citizens living in the United States because of the military’s crackdown following the February 1...

More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi’s lawyer dismisses bribery claims

Myanmar activists held more rallies on Friday, a day after a rights group said security forces killed 12 protesters and as the lawyer of...

Myanmar’s military on ‘killing spree’ against protesters: Amnesty

The Myanmar military is using lethal tactics and an arsenal of battlefield weapons to carry out a “killing spree” against peaceful protesters who oppose...

The World’s First Space Hotel to Open in 2027

The Voyager Station, which would accommodate 280 guests, aims to be the first commercial space hotel upon completion Those of us making grand postpandemic travel...

Myanmar party official dies in custody amid torture allegations

An official from deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) died in custody after he was arrested on Tuesday,...

Myanmar security forces raid compound of striking rail workers

Myanmar security forces on Wednesday launched a raid on the staff compound of striking railway workers opposed to the military junta as ousted lawmakers...

UK Marks Commonwealth Day Amid Pandemic

The United Kingdom celebrated Commonwealth Day on Sunday in a televised special celebrating the unity of the "worldwide family" amid the coronavirus pandemic. The United...