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Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting agricultural reforms have driven a convoy of tractors into New Delhi as the capital celebrates Republic Day with a military parade.

The news follows Sunday's dramatic rescue of 11 miners, who had been trapped underground after the explosion at the mine in Hushan in the eastern Chinese province of Shadong. One more worker is still missing.

The first national congress since 2016 will shape future policy and select a new set of leaders. Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong is tipped to take a third term, despite facing health problems.

One year after the world's first COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan brought life to a standstill, streets and cafés are full and people are at work. Elsewhere in China, authorities continue to battle the virus.

Indonesia has decided to prioritize vaccination for people aged 18-59, arguing the workforce needs to be protected first to boost the economy.

Health authorities in India have celebrated a successful launch of the world's largest vaccination program, with 190,000 jabs given in one day. Follow DW for the latest.

Many countries are trying to secure anti-COVID-19 doses from India, the world's largest manufacturer of vaccines. But India's domestic vaccination demand is also huge.