Yemen faces its best chance to strike a peace deal since the country's civil war started over eight years ago, although much work remains to be done, UN envoy Hans Grundberg said. "The truce has continued to deliver well beyond its expiration six months ago. The parties are engaging on...
US FDA limits use of J&J Covid vaccine
The US said Thursday only adults who "have personal concerns" about mRNA vaccines, access issues or medical reasons for refusing them may now receive the Johnson & Johnson Covid shot, which has been linked to a rare but serious clotting condition. The vaccine, which was authorized as a single shot,...
Iran terms latest talks with Saudi Arabia as ‘positive’
Iran said Monday that the latest round of talks with Saudi Arabia was "positive and serious" and voiced hope for further progress soon. Tehran and Riyadh, which severed diplomatic ties in 2016, held four rounds of talks in Iraq between April and September last year, with a fifth meeting last...
