Tag: South Asia
EXPLAINER: Why ‘world’s pharmacy’ India is short on shots
NEW DELHI — Last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the United Nations his country would make enough COVID-19 vaccines “to help all...
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal — An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support...
Health minister urges caution as Berlin opens beer gardens
BERLIN — Germany's health minister urged citizens Friday to remain cautious as large parts of the country prepared to relax pandemic restrictions ahead of...
Bomb targeting Islamist leader’s car kills 6 in Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan — Six people were killed and several others were wounded Friday when a powerful roadside bomb exploded near a vehicle carrying a...
Indian navy searches for 78 missing from barge sunk by storm
NEW DELHI — Indian navy ships and helicopters searched in extreme weather and rough seas Wednesday for 78 people still missing from a barge...
India sets global record for daily coronavirus deaths
NEW DELHI — India recorded the pandemic’s highest single-day death toll in the world on Wednesday, as coronavirus infections continued to spread through its...
Cher’s star power helps rescue the ‘loneliest elephant’
LOS ANGELES — Cher’s rescue of an elephant long held in dismal conditions is a one-of-a-kind story, as would be expected from the singular...
Bangladesh arrests journalist known for unearthing graft
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Police in Bangladesh's capital have arrested a journalist known for her strong reporting against official corruption in the South Asian country...
England pick uncapped Bracey, Robinson in test squad
LONDON — Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey and Sussex seam bowler Ollie Robinson were named in England's main test cricket squad for the first time...
India vaccine-maker hopes to share shots by end of the year
NEW DELHI — The Serum Institute of India said Tuesday that it hopes to start delivering coronavirus vaccine doses to the U.N-backed effort known...
