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Australia’s Victoria state says next 24 hours critical as COVID cluster grows
The state's acting premier, James Merlino, said he will not rule out further restrictions for the capital Melbourne
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Who is Bianna Golodryga?
Journalist drew ire after accusing Pakistan’s top diplomat of anti-Semitic remark over Israel's influence
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High school in Florida alters 'immodest' yearbook photos of students
The digital alterations were made without permission, the students say
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‘Now is time to act on Palestine and Kashmir’
Kashmir and Palestine are two oldest cases on table of the UN that await final resolution, says Shehryar Khan Afridi
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Biden, Putin to meet in Geneva on June 16
Biden has previously said he wants Putin to stop trying to influence US elections
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Pope launches green initiative, decrying 'predatory attitude' toward planet
Francis strongly supports the goals of the 2015 UN Paris accord to reduce global warming
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Iran approves hardliner for presidential polls, bars several hopefuls
The Council approved just seven candidates out of 40 who met its basic criteria
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UK PM Johnson offers qualified apology for remarks on Islam
Johnson in 2018 newspaper column referred to women wearing burqas as ‘going around looking like letterboxes’
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Millions of COVID vaccine doses on way to Taiwan, alert level extended
Taiwan is dealing with a spike in domestic infections, exacerbated by a low vaccination rate
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Kremlin dismisses notion of alleged Russian involvement in Belarus plane incident
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismisses the idea of Russian involvement out of hand
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India to move over a million people to safety as cyclone approaches
“Often people say ‘we’ll go only when the rain increases’. We’re convincing them.”
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Anger simmers in Malaysia as Covid-19 surge strains healthcare system
PM Muhyiddin Yassin's government has been seen as struggling to rein in the infections, triggering public fury
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Senator urges discussion on matter of providing US forces air, ground access
In any case, such a decision would be contrary to the national security interests of Pakistan, the notice states
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India's coronavirus infections ebb but states struggle for vaccines
Government leaders said shortages of vaccines were still a big concern
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Top US diplomat lands in Israel to 'solidify' ceasefire
Blinken on Sunday reaffirmed US support for a two-state solution as the only way to provide hope
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Australia to close embassy in Afghanistan over security fears
Blaxland expressed fears that Afghans who work with the Australian government may now be unable to leave
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EU leaders to debate who will pay for green transition
All will need approval from its 27 member states
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Blinken announces US aid to Gaza, pledges to reopen Jerusalem consulate
In Gaza, Palestinian officials estimated reconstruction costs at tens of millions of dollars
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US reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly a year
Deaths from COVID-19 fell 5% to 3,969 in the week ended May 23, the fewest deaths in a week since March 2020
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Russia's Sputnik V vaccine highly effective against Brazil virus variant
Study confirmed that the immunity developed in people vaccinated with 'Sputnik V' neutralizes the Brazilian strain
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Saudi Arabia to extend visas for stranded expats for free
Extension will be done automatically and without need to visit its departments, says General Directorate of Passports
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Confusion as Bangladesh drops ‘except Israel’ from new passports
Changes made for ‘administrative convenience,’ ban on travel to Israel remains unchanged, says Bangladeshi FM
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Pak, US NSAs meet in Geneva for crucial talks
Meeting seen as significant against backdrop of current Afghan situation
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Afghan forces clash with Taliban near capital
The ministry says at least 50 insurgents were killed in overnight fighting
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Social media postings appear to show Dubai ruler’s daughter
The images if verified would mark one of the few times Sheikha Latifa has been photographed in public
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Russia warns Turkey over ties with Ukraine
Turkish President Erdogan pledged support to Kyiv amid a buildup of Russian forces along its border with Ukraine.
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Biden sends Blinken to Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials, among other regional leaders
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WHO's Tedros urges countries and drug makers to get more vaccine to poorer countries
WHO aims to inoculate 10% of populations of all countries by September
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Police in India file case against Muslim man assaulted by 'cow vigilantes'
Police files a case against the victim accusing him of 'mischief by killing an animal' & 'violation of Covid lockdown'
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Taiwan says considering extending COVID alert level
Taiwan has reported 4,917 cases since the pandemic began, including 29 deaths
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UAE says it is ready to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace efforts
The Emirates' de facto ruler stresses the need for additional efforts by both sides in a call with Egyptian president
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Indian state unable to obtain Covid-19 shots directly from Moderna
The country faces a shortage of vaccines, with domestic production amounting to about 80 million doses a month
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Singapore provisionally approves 60-second COVID-19 breathalyser test
The breath analysis will be carried out alongside the current compulsory COVID-19 antigen rapid test
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Indian Olympic medallist Kumar arrested over death of fellow wrestler
Delhi Police issued a look-out notice for Kumar after a May 4 brawl outside Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium
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US says unclear Iran ready for nuclear pact return
Donald Trump in 2017 walked away from the deal, saying Tehran had violated its "spirit" and remained a regional threat
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Cold weather in China kills 21 in ultramarathon, sparks outrage
Race kicked off 9am (0100 GMT) with runners clad in t-shirts and shorts under overcast skies
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Nearly 300 unexploded Israeli shells neutralized in Gaza
Fighting in Gaza came to a halt under Egyptian-brokered cease-fire on Friday
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'Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after Covid vaccine
There are ‘relatively few reports of myocarditis’ primarily in adolescents and young adults, says CDC
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Protests held across UK to observe Kashmir Martyrs' Day
India’s false narrative on Kashmir falling down, says TeK UK President Fahim Kayani
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Palestine urges US intervention to stop Israeli provocations
Palestinian Authority warns Israeli provocations could drag situation back into escalation and tensions
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New CPEC road network to improve access to Iran: Asim Bajwa
Gwadar port becoming hub of economic activities under the multibillion-dollar project, says CPEC Authority chairman
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Pro-government religious leader killed in Afghanistan
Several prominent figures lose their lives to ongoing spate of targeted killings this year
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Another 2 million doses of Sinovac shots flown in from China
Pakistan has received over 13m doses of Sinopharm, Sinovac and CanSino vaccines so far, according to sources
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Gaza truce holds as Israel admits Jewish visitors to flashpoint site
Police report no unusual incidents at the al-Aqsa mosque compound
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Two Covid shots effective against India variant
Lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions is due to take place from June 21
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Turkish, Pakistani NGOs hold panel on Israeli offensive against Gaza
Experts from 3 countries discuss Israeli aggression in Gaza, plight of Palestinians
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India’s capital Delhi to ease Covid-19 restrictions as cases drop
For weeks, India has battled devastating second wave of Covid-19 that has crippled its health system
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Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US
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The perils of premature victory
Infectious disease expert Dr Faheem Younus demystifies what went wrong with the second Covid-19 wave in India
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Pakistan asks US help arrange Covid vaccine
Qureshi says holds discussion with US Congressmen on Afghan peace, Covid situation and Kashmir

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