Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.

China's Zhuron Mars rover sends back first images

China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.

Biden tells Netanyahu he wants `significant de-escalation' today

President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to wind down fighting with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Russia prepares robotic tank unit

The Russian military is reportedly setting up a unit with killer robotic tanks.

India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths

The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.

EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors

European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.

Canada may not reopen U.S. border until 75% are vaccinated

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suggesting that three-quarters of Canadians will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Canada-U.S. border can be reopened.

Israel's Iron Dome intercepts drone for first time

Israel’s air defense missile system that is known as Iron Dome has reportedly intercepted and brought down a drone for the first time.

2 killed in strike launched from Gaza as Israel topples 6-story building

Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.

India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off

Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.

Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel

Air France-KLM is sending into the air what it calls its first long-haul flight with sustainable aviation fuel Tuesday. The plane is said to be using petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils.

Diver takes adorable 'selfie' with pufferfish off Australian coast

A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.

Oldest prisoner at Guantanamo cleared for release

A 73-year-old from Pakistan who is the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was notified on Monday that he has been approved for release

WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke

“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.