How Delhi is struggling to handle its COVID-19 surge, how China is refusing to move its troops back from Hot Springs and Gogra Post, and a quick look at Indiaâs new vaccine policy.

Delhi’s COVID-19 surge, China’s refusal to move back, and vaccines for all adults

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