Trump demanded that U.S. state authorities crack down on the protesters, whom he called “ terrorists

protesting, even as soldiers try to intimidate them.... The civil disobedience movement targets services

Beijing set to begin on Tuesday....

A leading political party, Ennahda, called it “ a coup against the Tunisian democracy and its constitution.” The country has for years suffered from high unemployment and economic paralysis, and the pandemic has overwhelmed the health system.... “ It’s unbelievable, ” she said, caressing the gold medal hanging on her neck.... Titmus’s coach went viral for his celebratory reaction....

Hungary’s prime minister predicted hospitals this week would be at their most overwhelmed since the start of the pandemic.... This week, he is working on both as he dispatches Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Japan and South Korea. The countries rely on trade with Beijing, even though they often clash on security, democracy and human rights.... “ There is a growing appetite in Tokyo for a strong response to China’s moves ” in the South China Sea, The Japa

But what the team members did not know was that they would not be allowed to investigate the source at all.... China has impeded the effort, while W.H.O. leaders, if privately frustrated, have largely ceded control. Details: Internal documents obtained by The Times and interviews with more than 50 public health officials, scientists and diplomats provide an inside look at the W.H.O.’s dealings with Beijing.... China extracted concessions that helped it delay important research and avoid a pote

We’re covering Covax’s failures and Simone Biles’s return at the Olympics. How Covax fell short The multibillion-dollar alliance of international health systems and nonprofits was supposed to ensure that poor countries received vaccines as quickly as rich ones.... Instead, Covax struggled in its attempts to secure doses, falling half a billion short of its target, and is now failing to actually deliver the vaccine. Chad received 100, 000 doses in June, but five weeks later some 94, 000 doses re

The civil disobedience movement is now entering its second month. During a court hearing on Monday, Ms.... She was also charged with violating a law against making statements that could alarm the public and induce someone to act against the state. She now faces up to nine years in prison.... U Win Myint, the deposed president who also appeared in court, faces up to five years....

Vaccine recipients have to sign up through the app. The software became overwhelmed and didn’t work at many vaccination sites as the campaign began on Saturday.... And there are pockets of weakness, like the lack of jobs for recent college graduates with little experience.... Hotels and restaurants in inland provinces have not fully recovered like those in the major cities. Obstacles: So much of China’s success in the past year stemmed from its ability to stamp out the coronavirus — but new ou

Xi has said that Chinese people need to spend more and manufacturers have to be more innovative.... Brazil is now third with more than 4.1 million cases.... The U.S. caseload stands at more than 6.2 million. India’s surge in cases comes as the government continues to ease lockdown measures in an effort to help the economy....