Venezuela has received the first shipment of 693,000 doses of Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine, following a months-long delay as a result of US sanctions under the global corona vaccine delivery mechanism, Kwax. Venezuela is set to receive 11 million doses of the vaccine under the Kwax program
The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled in favor of abortion. A group of Mexican women held a rally in Mexico City to welcome the decision

US President Joe Biden told reporters that Iran, China, Russia and Pakistan are working to reach an agreement with the Taliban on disputed issues. "All these countries are now trying to understand what the Taliban are doing," he added.
China News is examining a military presence at Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, US News reported, citing an informed source. According to the report, China is conducting feasibility studies on sending economic investment program staff and troops to this important Afghan air base.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has ordered the removal of Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi, the country's director of public security, who, along with 18 others, have been charged with corruption and abuse of power. Investigations into these corruption cases are ongoing