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China is struggling to get the world to rely on its vaccines

China’s vaccines were meant to score a diplomatic win for Beijing, shoring up ties with poorer nations. But there has been little data on how these shots have fared in phase 3 trials.

Brazil struggles with vaccine plan, US health workers receive first shots & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Devastated by Covid, Latin America is now unprepared for vaccine

Health ministries across the region say they are gearing up with equipment, distribution points and plans to mobilize the military. But many in the know are worried.

Nigeria slips into recession, Singapore sees 12 days of no community cases & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Final stage of China’s Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil after serious adverse event

Halt comes after Sinovac became the focus of an escalating feud in Brazil, when President Bolsonaro last month stepped up criticism saying China lacked credibility.

Brazil suspects 95 reinfections, Scotland sets up 5-levels of restrictions & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Indians believe Modi handled Covid well, other nations face widespread disapproval — survey

In a survey of 26,000 people across 25 nations, respondents say global spread of Covid could have been prevented if China had reacted quicker.

‘Brazilians won’t be guinea pigs’ — Jair Bolsonaro backtracks on Chinese vaccine deal

Brazil's health ministry faced flak after it announced the deal to purchase China's Coronavac vaccine, which was to be distributed nationwide.

Early hotspots see resurgence in Brazil, Australian elderly homes under fire & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Chinese vaccine maker to offer shots first to countries running phase 3 trials

Sinovac, one of three Chinese vaccines in the last stages of testing, is expecting interim data as soon as November from its Phase 3 trial of almost 10,000 people in Brazil.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?