To open to reforms in a country that saw Arab Spring-like protests in 2011

Recovery for Covid-hit economy clashes with doubt about long-term prospects of fossil fuels

Becomes country’s first online platform to accept digital yuan

Rallies also took place in Marseille, Lyon, Lille and other French cities

Thousands of Indian farmers have demonstrated against the laws, by camping on outskirts of the capital New Delhi

Haryana home minister urges those who had come in close contact with him to get themselves tested

The 'hug bubble' allows care home residents to hold hands and embrace visiting relatives

Around 300 candidates, including 29 women, are vying for 50 seats in Gulf’s oldest assembly with legislative powers

To date, 189 countries have joined COVAX programme, which is backed by WHO and seeks to ensure equitable distribution

Turkey now ranks fourth globally for the number of daily new cases, behind only the United States, India and Brazil