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Premier of Australia's Victoria defends hard Covid-19 lockdown
The state recorded 74 cases new cases
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Greece PM says won't accept strict EU conditions on Covid-19 aid - FT
The Greek economy is expected to shrink by about 8% to 10% this year before recovering in 2021
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Brazil reports 1,091 virus fatalities, 523 die in Mexico
Death toll in Brazil exceeds 64,000, nearly 38,000 new infections recorded, Mexico's fatality count tops 30,000
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Tokyo confirms 111 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, NHK says
Tokyo reported 131 new cases
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Global virus recoveries top 6M: Johns Hopkins University
Total Covid-19 cases to date stand at over 11.1M, while tally of fatalities has reached more than 526,000
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WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in covid trials after failure to reduce death
A WHO-led trial is looking at the potential effect of Gilead’s antiviral drug remdesivir on Covid-19
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Indian man wears gold face mask to ward off coronavirus
People are now asking Shankar for selfies
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Indian man wears gold face mask to ward off coronavirus
People are now asking Shankar for selfies
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Landmine blast kills 2 security forces in Afghanistan
Blast targets security convoy in relatively safe central Daikundi province
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PML-N writes to NA speaker to stop PIA hotel sale
Party’s lawmakers say privatisation of Roosevelt Hotel in New York is ‘unconstitutional’
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Iran imposes new curbs as coronavirus toll rises
Iran has been battling the spread of the coronavirus, with total number of cases hitting 237,878 on Saturday
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Europe unites against Israel’s West Bank annex plan
Several European nations voice concern, urge Israel to stick with two-state solution
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India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rains
Maharashtra, home to financial capital Mumbai recorded country's highest total 6,364 fresh cases
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US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills
US carriers have long carried out exercises in the Western Pacific, including in the South China Sea
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Europe unites against Israel’s West Bank annex plan
Several European nations voice concern, urge Israel to stick with two-state solution
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South Africa to probe Covid-19 unemployment funds fraud
Country has the highest number of Covid-19 infections on the continent with 177,124 cases and 2,952 deaths
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Coronavirus deaths surge beyond 10,000 in Russia
Daily growth in coronavirus cases in Russia remains below 7,000 for 9th day in row
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Brazil sees 1,290 new virus fatalities, 654 more die in Mexico
Death toll in Brazil passes 63,000, Mexico's fatality count nears 30,000
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Gilead's Covid-19 antiviral remdesivir gets conditional EU clearance
Remdesivir believed to be most effective in treating COVID-19 patients
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Mexico logs 6,740 new coronavirus cases, passes Italy's total
Country's health ministry reports 654 more fatalities, bringing the total death toll to 29,843
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England lists 59 countries for quarantine-free travel
Turkey is one of the countries Brits can travel but new rule applies only to those residing in England
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Tokyo new coronavirus infections over 100 for third day, NHK says
Tokyo reported 124 new cases, up from 107
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Seven police hurt in violence at London music event
Such gatherings are illegal and present risk to public health amid the virus outbreak, says police
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Putin jokes about hanging LGBT symbol on US Embassy
Putin defends constitutional amendment but vows no discrimination on race, sexual orientation, nationality or religion
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New highest daily jump in India with 22,772 virus cases
More than 394,000 people have recovered from infection in country
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75,000 ordered to evacuate as heavy rain lashes western Japan
No casualties or injuries have so far been reported
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Australia's Victoria reports 108 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in over three months
Australia’s most populated state, New South Wales, reported six new coronavirus cases
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Modi visits border after violent face-off with China
Indian premier reached Ladakh to review security situation amid border standoff
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Global wake-up call
COVID-19 has laid bare severe, systemic inequalities both within and between countries and communities
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Khashoggi murder trial told oven was lit after killing
Journalist’s killing sparked global outrage and tarnished the image of kingdom’s de facto ruler
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 11 million
The deadly virus has killed more than half a million people in seven months
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IOJ&K situation getting grimmer, UN envoy told
Pakistan draws world community’s attention towards Kashmiri children’s plight under Indian occupation
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Pakistan, China FMs to meet soon amid regional tension
In a telephone call, Qureshi, Wang discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues
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Iran threatens retaliation after what it calls possible cyber attack on nuclear site
Underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) is one of several Iranian facilities monitored by inspectors of IAEA
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China's Covid-19 complex to produce over 100m vaccine
Workshop complex in Wuhan to produce over 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine annually, says official
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Gilead's Covid-19 antiviral remdesivir gets conditional EU clearance
Remdesivir is in high demand after the medicine helped to shorten hospital recovery times in a clinical trial
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Indian video-sharing apps surge in popularity on TikTok ban
India outlawed 59 Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and Tencent’s WeChat
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China rejects US criticism of military drills in South China Sea
Chinese foreign ministry suggests that Washington was to blame for increased tensions in the region
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Bangladesh urges India to solve stalemate on border
Lorries queue at border crossing after Bangladeshi traders demand India open imports from Bangladesh
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Coronavirus deaths in Americas surpass 250,000
US and Brazil together currently account for 76% of fatalities reported in region
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China's Covid-19 complex to produce over 100M vaccine
Workshop complex in Wuhan to produce over 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine annually, says official
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UK's Johnson: There are other good options if we can't reach deal with EU
Johnson says he was a bit more optimistic than EU negotiator Michel Barnier
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'Incident' damages building near nuclear plant in Iran
Two previous incidents were close to key military and nuclear facilities that have triggered wild speculation
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Coronavirus mortality in Italy is highest among poor, study shows
Italy is one of the world’s worst-hit countries with almost 35,000 Covid-19 deaths
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Indonesia reports 1,031 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths
Yurianto also reported 49 new coronavirus deaths
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UK unveils safety plan to reopen schools in September
Face masks to be compulsory inside shops in Scotland as country gears up for lockdown easing on July 10
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New Zealand mosque attacker to be sentenced on Aug 24
White supremacist terrorist who killed 51 worshippers in gun massacre at mosques in Christchurch
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India: Daily virus cases breach 20,000 mark for 1st time
Authorities approve human trials of 2nd local vaccine as total Covid-19 case count passes 625,000, deaths cross 18,000
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Thailand reports one new coronavirus case, imported from abroad
Coronavirus has killed 58 people in the country
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China slams UK residency offer to Hong Kong citizens
Officials warn Britain to stop interfering in China's affairs, say UK has 'no right of supervision’ over Hong Kong