World roundup: August 16 2021

Stories from Israel-Palestine, Malaysia, Zambia, 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

The Russian government mediated a ceasefire in Syria’s restive southern city of Daraa over the weekend that apparently collapsed almost before it went into effect. Rebels in the Daraa al-Bal…