Europe
Russia stresses on need for participation of Talibans in Afghanistan peace process
The exclusion of a group will not lead to implementation of peace agreement and that it is fraught with the risk of hostilities, says Lavrov
Germany halts AstraZeneca jabs for under-60s over clot risks
The cities of Berlin and Munich, as well as Brandenburg state had announced earlier that they were suspending the vaccine for younger people
West sanctions China over Xinjiang abuses, Beijing hits back at EU
Western governments are seeking to hold Beijing accountable for mass detentions of Muslim Uighurs in northwestern China
A dozen countries suspend AstraZeneca shots over fears of blood clots
WHO has said countries should continue to use the vaccine while also set to hold an expert meeting today on the issue
Boris Johnson to visit India at end of April as part of policy 'tilt'
Johnson had planned an Indian trip in January but was forced to cancel amid a surge of COVID-19 infections at home
Queen vows to address Harry and Meghan racism claims
The explosive racism claim has reportedly left the palace in turmoil and scrambling how best to address it
Brazil signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech
So far Brazil has vaccinated less than 4 per cent of its population of 210 million people
Russia detects first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans
While the highly contagious strain H5N8 is lethal for birds, it had never before been reported to have spread to humans
France passes anti-radicalism bill that worries Muslims
Critics say these provisions are already covered in existing laws
Russians set for candle-lit Valentine's Day protests after Navalny jailing
Russian law enforcement agencies said on Thursday that people taking part in unsanctioned rallies could face criminal charges