Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.

Princes William, Harry won't walk side-by-side at Prince Philip's funeral Saturday

Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers.

Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.

‘Time to end America’s longest war’: Biden to pull remaining troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.

Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations

The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.

India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply

The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.

Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment

 Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days

As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.

Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew says

The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.

Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness

In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.

104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19

A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.

Caribbean island St. Vincent prepares for possibly more volcanic eruptions

People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.

Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals new details about lost city

Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.