World must protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases 

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The loss in childhood immunization coverage during the Covid-19 pandemic combined with slow catch-up efforts since 2020 has resulted in millions of children who are not immunized. These children are at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, outbreaks and death, and their numbers are growing.  According to 2021 data from the World Health Organization and the United […]Continue Reading

Japan PM says security balance ‘difficult’ after attack

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He also repeated a call for Japan to step up security as the country hosts Group of Seven ministerial meetings next month, “so that guests can visit Japan with peace of mind”. “HELP FROM ORDINARY CITIZENS” Earlier on Thursday, Japan’s police chief praised security personnel and ordinary people who wrestledContinue Reading

India court rejects Rahul Gandhi’s plea for stay on conviction

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Critics highlight that the defamation conviction came after Gandhi repeatedly raised the issue of Modi’s relationship with business tycoon Gautam Adani both inside and outside parliament. The two men – both Gujaratis – have been close associates for decades, but Adani’s business empire has been subject to renewed scrutiny thisContinue Reading