New cases of avian flu are raising alarm of a possible new pandemic. The world urgently needs to prepare.

New cases of avian flu are raising alarm of a possible new pandemic. The world urgently needs to prepare.
India had nearly 1.2m excess deaths in 2020, new data shows. The life expectancy of Muslims fell more than five years.
Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent.
Reuters investigation reveals how US military launched a programme during pandemic to discredit China’s medical efforts.
A newly built residential complex is Dhaka’s most expensive building, highlighting the country’s economic disparity.
Civil penalties are for significant delays in providing nearly $1bn in refunds owed to passengers.
The treaty being negotiated is a life-saving tool that will ensure no one is left behind when the next pandemic strikes.
US job growth has continued at a steady clip in months since COVID pandemic, but experts are looking for warning signs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, crime struck nearly 50 percent of schools. Teachers say the problem continues to this day.
Experts trace the root causes of Ecuador’s spiralling violence, as President Daniel Noboa leads a crackdown on gangs.
The US economy is on a tear, and it has pulled far ahead of the rest of the world.
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.
WHO chief Tedros joined world leaders at the Davos summit to discuss strategies for the next potential pandemic.
The new variant has spread across 41 countries as the WHO categorises it as a ‘variant of interest’.