World roundup: August 11 2021

Stories from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Brazil, and more

As was the case yesterday, tonight’s roundup is going out a little earlier than usual. This time it’s due to a prior engagement, not weather-related.

INTERNATIONAL

In today’s global news:

• Worldometer is tracking COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

• The New York Times is tracking global vaccine distribution.

MIDDLE EAST

YEMEN

A new report from Reuters looks at the en…