World roundup: October 21 2022

Stories from Saudi Arabia, Guinea, Haiti, and elsewhere

Today’s roundup is out early (sans voiceover) because I have a prior committment this evening. We’ll catch up on anything we miss on Sunday.

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

SYRIA

Syrian state media is reporting what seems to be another Israeli missile attack late Friday. The unknown targets appear to be in the vicinity of Damascus and parts of southern Syria. There may be more to say about this in Sunday’s roundup.