
US to donate 500 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses to other countries: Biden
India Today
The US has promised to buy 500 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses to donate to other countries. The White House is hosting a four-hour virtual summit aimed at boosting global vaccination rates.
The United States on Wednesday promised to buy 500 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to donate to other countries as it comes under increasing pressure to share its supply with the rest of the world.
The White House is hosting a four-hour virtual summit aimed at boosting global vaccination rates and the administration of President Joe Biden wants to show it is leading by example.

Legal immigration to the US in 2025 has seen one of its sharpest declines since the pandemic. About 2,50,000 fewer visas in total were issued compared to 2024, reported The Washington Post. The drop has been global, but India stands out as one of the worst affected, alongside China. Visa approvals for the two countries fell by a combined 84,000.

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