Messenger RNA COVID vaccines 66% effective against Delta: US study

The effectiveness against infection of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines dropped…

France recommends COVID booster jab for over-65s

France’s health watchdog on Tuesday recommended a third dose of the COVID-19…

Philippines’ Duterte to run for vice president, says party

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will run for vice president in next year’s…

Myanmar junta mulls raising village militias

Myanmar’s junta is considering raising village militias to combat opposition to its…

Hong Kong censorship law to check old films for national security breaches

Hong Kong will scrutinise past films for national security breaches under a…

Beijing continues to coerce, intimidate in South China Sea: Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Beijing on Tuesday of coercion and…

Tokyo Paralympics to open as Japan battles virus surge

Tokyo’s Paralympic Games open on Tuesday, with athletes hoping to shatter stereotypes…

US VP Kamala Harris vows ‘enduring engagement’ in Asia

Vice President Kamala Harris vowed “enduring engagement” in Asia on Monday, offering reassurances…

New Zealand to stay in lockdown, outbreak ‘yet to peak’

New Zealand extended a national COVID-19 lockdown Monday, with Prime Minister Jacinda…

China reports zero local virus cases as Delta outbreak retreats

China reported no new domestic coronavirus cases Monday, and Beijing appears poised…