One-dose coronavirus shot can now be used as part of the international COVAX effort to distribute vaccines globally

Many countries are now weighing their own certification systems, while grappling with moral questions over the prospect of dividing the world along lines of vaccine access

Israel is far ahead of any other country worldwide with nearly half its population of 9 million having received at least one dose

Recommitting to international health body, US secretary of state says America 'will work as a partner to address global challenges'

6.3 million doses administered in Eastern Mediterranean Region's population of 600 million; that doesn't include Jewish state, which has inoculated 4 million

Move allows company's partners in India and South Korea to ship millions as part of UN-backed program to tame the pandemic in vulnerable countries

Iranian president says some cities have high rate of cases; remarks come day after Tehran receives 100,000 doses of Russian Sputnik V shot, country kicks off vaccination campaign

Israel delivers 2,000 doses to Palestinians, who say they expect the arrival of 50,000 more from various sources in the coming weeks

Ramallah also worried by delay in getting doses, with first major AstraZeneca shipment due in March and other suppliers possibly taking months more

Thousands of non-inoculated workers crossing over from West Bank pose risk for Israelis, experts say, while clarifying that citizens take priority