World roundup: September 29 2021

Stories from the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Africa, and more

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

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan headed to Sochi on Wednesday for a chat with Russian President Vladimir Putin whose main focus was likely Syria.

Here they are meeting in Russia in Marc…