World roundup: January 17 2022

Stories from the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, 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

YEMEN

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced a new round of airstrikes on the city of Sanaa on Tuesday morning in retaliation for a rebel drone attack on Abu Dhabi the previous day (see below). There’s no indication of any casualties as yet.