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Indian journalist shot at in front of daughters dies
9 suspects arrested over killing of journalist Vikram Joshi who had reported harassment against niece
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India cancels historic Hindu pilgrimage as coronavirus cases mount
A total of 37,724 new cases reported in the past 24 hours
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Europeans take self-care seriously to alleviate pressure on the health care system post Covid-19
People are adopting healthy habits and taking precautions to avoid illness-transmission
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Dismissed as 'poor things', three women try to unseat male president of Belarus
Tikhanouskaya’s challenge is supported by two other women who represent different opposition campaigns
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Biden vows to overturn Trump’s ban on Muslim travellers
Democratic presidential hopeful says Muslim-Americans’ voices matter but has not been recognised in the US
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Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for the novel coronavirus again
President Bolsonaro is still in good condition, accompanied by the presidency’s medical team, says a statement
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Pakistan, Bangladesh premiers hold rare telephonic talk
Call comes amid quiet efforts to rebuild diplomatic ties between the two countries
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Chinese troops battle floods as water levels rise
Incessant rains since June have raised water levels in many rivers in China triggering floods, landslides
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Kenya health workers oppose import of Cuban doctors
Heath workers complain about lack of government goodwill, citing promised welfare package
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Turkish forces arrest 2 YPG/PKK militants in Northern Syria
Militants held in region of Turkish operation just across Turkey's southern border
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India: 11 rare rhinos die in flooded Kaziranga Park
More than 2m people affected by annual floods in northeastern state
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Saudi Arabia reports over 2,400 new Covid-19 cases
Kingdom registers 34 additional deaths, raising overall toll to 2,557
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US claims Chinese hackers tried to steal Covid-19 data
Justice Department accuses two Chinese citizens of targeting US coronavirus vaccine development companies to aid China
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China evacuates thousands after floods threaten villages
Ministry officials says they needed to keep a close eye on water levels at the Three Gorges Dam
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Pakistanis risk unproven plasma treatment in virus fight
There are more than 260,000 cases of coronavirus and more than 5,500 deaths
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Hong Kong mandates masks in all indoor public areas
This is the most critical time for Hong Kong says Sophia Chan
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 15 million: Reuters tally
Some countries are reintroducing strict social distancing measures
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Russia sees no reasons to expand arms embargo on Iran
Russian, Iranian foreign minister discuss future of Iran nuclear deal in Moscow
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Undiagnosed virus infections could be 27 times higher in South Korea's Daegu city: study
Daegu city recorded 6,886 coronavirus cases
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Mexico’s Covid-19 death toll passes 40,000 mark
Country has second-highest death toll in Latin America after Brazil, which has 80,000 deaths
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New Zealand's Ardern sacks minister over office affair
Undertaking this relationship he has opened himself up to accusations of improperly using his office, says Ardern
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Spain registers 1,362 more Covid-19 cases
8,754 people diagnosed with disease over last week, highest number in months
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Shootout at Chicago funeral leaves 14 wounded
Incident started when occupants of a vehicle began firing at attendees of a funeral
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Australia posts record number of new COVID-19 infections
Country now recorded almost 13,000 cases of Coivd-19 and 128 fatalities
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Trump concedes US Covid-19 crisis to 'get worse before it gets better'
Says the goal is not merely to manage the pandemic but to end it
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Oxford Covid-19 vaccine developer cautious on 2020 roll-out
Cautiously optimistic that we will have some vaccine this side of Christmas, say vaccine developers
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Iraq PM, on Tehran visit, says won't allow threats to Iran from Iraqi soil
The Iraqi premier faces a tough balancing act between Tehran and Washington
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Afghan girl kills two Taliban fighters after parents murdered
Since the incident, social media networks have been flooded with praise for Gul's 'heroic' act.
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EU reaches historic deal on pandemic recovery after fractious summit
Agreement paves way for European Commission to raise billions of euros on capital markets on behalf of all 27 states
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'Saudi king in stable condition after being admitted to hospital'
Three well-connnected Saudi sources say king is ‘fine’
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Japan expands COVID-19 travel advisory list
A total of 237 new infections raised Tokyo’s overall count to 9,816
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In Spain, parties seen behind new surge in Covid-19
Country reports 4,581 new cases over the weekend – twice as many as in the previous weekend
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Mushroom helps Tanzania farmers fight climate change
Farmers in Tanzania switch to protein-rich oyster mushroom to rise income, protect trees
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Covid-19 claims 88 more lives in Iraq
Death toll from coronavirus in the country exceeds 3,800
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Covid-19 claims 50 more lives in Egypt
Registered cases exceed 88,400, almost 29,000 recoveries recorded
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Coronavirus fatalities continue to rise in Brazil
Latin American country reports 632 deaths, 20,257 infections in last 24 hours
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Trump to send federal forces to more 'Democrat' cities
Anti-racism protests happening in Oregon
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China requires negative Covid-19 tests for arriving air passengers
The nucleic acid tests must be completed five days before embarking
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Romania passes law to stop Covid-19 patients from leaving hospitals
Romania recorded a total of 38,139 cases, of whom 22.747 recovered and 2,038 died
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EU leaders strike deal on Covid-19 recovery fund
After 4 days of marathon talks, leaders reach agreement on $857.6B coronavirus aid package
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Australia extends jobs support as new Covid-19 outbreaks threaten economy
Australia has recorded about 12,000 infections
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Former Trump lawyer Cohen seeks release from jail, calling it 'retaliation'
Cohen was released from a federal prison in May due to coronavirus
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Over 2 dozen killed as clash erupts in Afghanistan's Kunduz province
Clash flared up after Taliban insurgents stormed security checkpoints in Qazaq and Shinwari areas
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Iran says ready for dialogue with regional states over differences
Zarif urged for interaction among regional states and enhancement of comprehensive ties Iraq
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Saudi Arabia announces readiness for Hajj season
160 nationalities, 70 of whom are foreign residents in the kingdom, would take part in this year's Hajj season
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Astronomers report new findings on dark energy
The studies were released by the international collaboration of the eBOSS
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JF-17 participates in Virtual Air Tattoo show
Besides indigenously manufactured fighter aircraft, time tested C-130 Hercules also participated in mega event
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Pirates kidnap seven Russian sailors in Gulf of Guinea
The seven Russians are among 13 crew members pirates abducted from the Curacao Trader
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Oxford vaccine 'safe, helps immune reactions'
Though today’s results were widely welcomed, larger trials still need to take place to determine vaccine’s efficacy
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UK to suspend Hong Kong extradition treaty amid China tensions
Foreign Secretary tells parliament extradition treaty will be suspended immediately, an arms embargo will be extended