
In escalating tensions, Algerian foreign ministry official Amar Belani says that Algeria "may escalate its dispute" with Morocco, adding that the "adoption of additional measures cannot be ruled out".Russia reports a record 828 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 202,273.The number of Australians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 surpasses 50% after a record 347,796 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours.COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia.Agricultural Minister Tereza Cristina and Solicitor General Bruno Bianco also test positive for COVID-19. Brazilian Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of President Jair Bolsonaro, tests positive for COVID-19.
Two manufacturing plants will be built, one in each country, to produce both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
Argentina and Brazil jointly announce that they will be producing COVID-19 vaccines after being selected by the Pan American Health Organization. COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Sri Lanka begins administering the COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 19 with special health needs and disabilities using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, COVID-19 vaccination in Sri Lanka. South Korea reports a record 2,434 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 295,132. Singapore reports a record 1,650 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 84,510. Currently, 390 buildings and 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) of roads have been destroyed by lava flows. The Cumbre Vieja volcano enters a more explosive and extreme phase, forcing the evacuation of three more neighborhoods. The People's Bank of China rules that all financial transactions and activities involving cryptocurrency are illegal in the country. Legality of bitcoin by country or territory. Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi thanks Kagame for the country's commitment to fight terrorism in the region. Rwandan president Paul Kagame announces during a press conference in Pemba, Mozambique, that Rwandan troops will continue to be stationed in Mozambique for the reconstruction of areas affected by the extremist insurgency. Israeli soldiers open fire using rubber bullets against Palestinians allegedly throwing rocks towards soldiers during a protest against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, killing one person and injuring eight others. Yaqoob says that "We direct you to keep them out of your ranks, otherwise strict action will be taken against you," and added that the Taliban does not "want such people in our ranks." (Reuters) The Taliban-appointed defense minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Yaqoob orders a crackdown on those members of the Taliban who commit abuses following reports by Kabul residents who complained about abusive treatment by certain Taliban members.