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A health worker inoculates a man next to a banner thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in New Delhi, India

A milestone for India: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

Top of The World

India administers 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations, while Russia implements new restrictions as cases and deaths soar. Also, the government of Eswatini has directed mobile operators to suspend Facebook and its messenger app amid protests against King Mswati III. And, several countries have called on the UN to downplay the need to move away from a dependence on fossil fuels.

members of a battalion lining up in front of a palace

There are 28 other monarchies in the world

Global Politics

Religious, public health officials try to find common ground in fight against HIV in Africa

Health & Medicine

In Swaziland, hope for Arab Spring protests to spread to their impoverished nation

Swaziland leader fought alongside Allied forces during World War II

Salad spinning toward global health

Health & Medicine

For inspiration into a potentially life-saving device, students at Rice University looked to the humble salad spinner.

Impact of free anti-AIDS drugs

Health & Medicine

A new photography exhibit documents the lives of people around the world benefiting from antiretroviral drug treatment.

“Sloth Map”: Inactivity Study Tracks Global Patterns & Risks

Geo Quiz

A new study finds levels of physical activity roughly track patterns of development–people in higher income countries are the least active.

The World

Why Churches Could be Crucial in the Fight Against HIV

Lifestyle & Belief

Religious leaders often promote ideas about HIV and the use of condoms that run counter to public health campaigns. But in Swaziland, the two sides are starting to work together. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story.

Swazi Soul From Singer Bholoja

Arts, Culture & Media

Bholoja is perhaps the biggest music star in the tiny southern African nation of Swaziland. The World’s Alex Gallafent spoke with him about his most recent album ‘Swazi Soul’.