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Israel opens fire toward southern Lebanese village
Forces fire in direction of Kfarkela village because of 'suspicious activity' near border: Lebanese news agency
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Six US states see record Covid-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California
In the United States more than 1,300 lives were lost nation wide
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Greece: Masks mandatory in more places as virus spreads
Over 50 more Covid-19 cases increase country's total to 4,279, including 203 deaths
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Emergency teams battle Australia's worst virus outbreak in aged homes
Australia has reported nearly 15,600 confirmed infections and 176 deaths
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French health minister: We want to avoid another coronavirus lockdown
The war is not over says Olivier Veran
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North Korea tells foreigners in capital to follow rules amid coronavirus crackdown
North Korea declared a state of emergency and introduced tougher curbs against the coronavirus
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Brazil, Mexico report more deaths from coronavirus
Virus claims 921 lives in Brazil, 737 in Mexico over past 24 hours
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Muslims begin downsized Hajj
With just 10,000 people already residing in the kingdom set to participate in the ritual
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Coronavirus cases in Africa near 860,000
Death toll now above 18,100, recoveries over 506,500, says Africa CDC
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Hong Kong implements tough coronavirus restrictions
All residents in the densely packed city of 7.5 million must wear masks when they leave their homes
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China records highest new-case count in three months
Of the 101 new cases, 98 were domestic infections
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US records 10,000 coronavirus deaths in 11 days as fatalities approach 150,000
Five states in the South and West report one-day record for coronavirus deaths
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Iran holds annual Gulf drill amid rising tensions with US
Iran has also moved a mock-up US aircraft carrier to the Strait, suggesting it will be used for target practice
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Israel turning mosques into synagogues, bars
Study prepared by Khatib reveals that Israeli authorities have turned 15 mosques into Jewish synagogues
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Taliban leader urges US to comply with peace deal
In his Eid al-Adha message, Hibatullah Akhundzada claims ‘establishing Islamic government’ in Afghanistan
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After early hype, Japan's homegrown Covid-19 drug hope Avigan faces rocky future
I think that does not look good for any early approval, says a clinical expert
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New Covid-19 patients discharged from hospital in Xinjiang's Urumqi
They are the first batch of infected people to be discharged after new clusters of Covid-19 infections were reported
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Beijing says troops disengaged on most of China-India border
On ground situation continues to cool down and de-escalate, says foreign ministry spokesman
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Tiger poaching multiplies in India during lockdown
Loss of livelihoods due to the Covid-19 forces people to resort to illegal hunting for sustenance
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Escape to North Korea: Defector at heart of Covid-19 case fled sex abuse investigation
Kim Jong Un ordered the city be locked down and declared a state of emergency
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Australian police arrest six at Black Lives Matter rally for breaching virus ban
Australia has recorded about 15,000 cases of Covid-19 and 167 deaths
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UK quarantine on Spain is not disproportionate: junior minister
Obviously we continue to work very closely with the Spanish authorities says Clarke
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Covid-19: India conducts single-day record of tests
Reporting 47,704 cases and 654 deaths in last 24 hours
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Hagia Sofia well protected by Turks, Greek priest says
Priest at Analipseos Church in Rafina, Athens, says Turks protected many churches in Greece
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Malaysia: Former premier found guilty on all 7 charges
Judge announces verdict, saying prosecution proved charges against Najib Razak
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Virtual meeting hints at new regional alignments
China, Pakistan Afghanistan, Nepal discuss Covid-19 situation with focus on economic recovery
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US begins final tests of coronavirus vaccine candidate
Phase 3 trial expected to include approximately 30,000 adult volunteer trial subjects who do not have Covid-19
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Trump national security adviser O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus
Announcing the infection, White House says there was no risk of exposure to the US President
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Minority Brits fined more by police during lockdown
Young Black and Minority Ethnic men aged 18-34 were fined around twice as much as young white men
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Indian man sexually assaults stray dog
Eyewitnesses caught the accused in the act, informed police
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By boat and on foot, Indian state hunts for plasma for Covid patients
Health Minister says, when we learned that a person was willing to donate, people went to his house by boat
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Ethiopia showcases first locally-assembled electric car
Such investments will support country’s climate resilience and greening ambitions, says premier
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US envoy to South Korea shaves off moustache after debate over Japanese heritage
'I feel so much cooler now'
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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire near Israel-Lebanon border
Israeli military says there had been a “security incident” on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon
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Pet cat becomes 1st animal in UK to catch Covid-19
Both cat, owners have recovered, British authorities say
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Iran moves mock-up US carrier to mouth of Gulf
The use of dummy US warships has become an occasional feature of training by Iran’s naval forces
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UN says 3,458 Afghan casualties in first half of 2020
Civilian deaths and injuries down by 13% in first six months of this year, says UN mission in Afghanistan
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Taliban push to control private companies, aid agencies in Afghanistan
We will not allow any agency to work against Afghanistan, says Taliban spokesperson
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Saudi Arabia welcomes pilgrims for 'limited' Hajj
Saudi Arabia holds a 'limited' Hajj this year due to the spread of coronavirus
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Hong Kong extends virus restrictions to ban gatherings of more than two people
City has seen a spike in locally transmitted coronavirus cases over the past three weeks
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Covid-19: Global death toll nears 650,000 mark
Over 9.4 million people recovered from coronavirus so far, while cases surpass 16.2 million
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Second wave of coronavirus in Asia prompts fresh lockdowns
More than 16.13 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
With lockdowns being extended as the virus continues to spread across the globe
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Japanese government to urge more telecommuting as coronavirus cases surge
More than 30,000 people in Japan have been infected and nearly 1,000 have died
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Libya resumes flight service starting with Turkey
Libya halted all flights more than 4 months ago as part of measures to stem spread of coronavirus
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2 die in anti-government protests in Baghdad
Security forces open fire on demonstrators in Tahrir Square, central Baghdad
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India: 3 high-capacity Covid-19 test facilities to open
Opening happens as deaths fall in Delhi, but overall India's coronavirus case tally crosses 1.4m mark
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Afghan transit trade via Pakistan's Gwadar port begins
1st cargo consignment from UAE arrives at Gwadar's deep seaport
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Covid-19 claims hundreds more lives in Brazil, Mexico
Over 550 fatalities, more than 24,000 infections reported in Brazil, over 300 more patients die in Mexico
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Morocco shuts down major cities after spike in Covid-19 cases
Country has carried out 1.1 million tests and has made mask-wearing mandatory