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Malaysia rounding up migrants to contain coronavirus spread, police say
Those detained will be placed at a single location for monitoring until the movement curbs are lifted
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Americans begin to surface from isolation as states ease clamp-downs
Dr Anthony Fauci expresses concern over states, communities reopening ahead of time
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Coronavirus cases, deaths rise in Arab countries
New infections, fatalities reported as region struggles to contain spread of virus
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North Korean leader appears in public after 20 days
Kim Jong-un seen attending ceremony, contradicting rumors about his death
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FM Qureshi, Swiss counterpart discuss coronavirus pandemic over phone
Foreign Minister appreciates projecting Pakistani flag on Matterhorn mountain a few days ago
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Canada bans assault-style weapons in aftermath of mass shooting
There is no use and no place for such weapons in Canada, says PM Trudeau at a media briefing
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'Different' testing mechanism allows Saudi Arabia to ease lockdown during Ramazan
We mark down geographical or populated areas where there’s high chance of huge spread, says health ministry...
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Modi 'virus' more dangerous than coronavirus for Kashmiri people: AJK president
Masood Khan says 570 branches of BJP, RSS in 39 countries with more than 6 million activists are promoting violence
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Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': US watchdog
Report could heighten concerns among US officials that the pandemic threatens to derail stalled US-led peace efforts
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Astronomers discover new fast radio burst with China's giant telescope
The analysis shows that this burst may come from the remote universe
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WHO says has grave concerns about Covid-19 impact on weak systems
The pandemic remains a public health emergency of international concern, says WHO Director General
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Tabloid wins initial battle in privacy action by UK's Duchess Meghan
Privacy case centres on articles published by Mail on Sunday about rift between Meghan and her father
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Australian city allows recitation of Azaan in mosques
Mosques in Melbourne make gesture of support for Muslims observing Ramazan during Covid-19 pandemic
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North Korea defector claims '99pc' sure Kim Jong Un is dead
Lawmaker Ji Seong-ho says Pyongyang may announce leader's death this weekend
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Mosques preparing to reopen next weekend in Germany
Faithfuls will be asked to maintain social distancing, wear face masks and to bring their own rugs
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UK ethnic minorities suffer extra Covid deaths
New report says BAME communities most affected by coronavirus shutdown
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Ghani, Abdullah reach 'tentative' agreement
Ex-CE hopes to finalise political agreement at the earliest
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Afghanistan suffers upsurge in fighting and in coronavirus
In recent weeks, Taliban attacked several provinces killing at least 14 members of Afghan forces
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India extends nationwide lockdown, to allow relaxations in lower-risk zones
Some activities will remain prohibited throughout the country, regardless of the zone, ministry of home affairs said
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Australian PM says no evidence coronavirus originated in China laboratory
Trump said he was confident the coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab
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Democrat Joe Biden says alleged sexual assault 'never happened'
A California woman named Tara Reade accused Biden in media interviews of pinning her against a wall
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Burial numbers in Jakarta indicate coronavirus toll is higher than officially reported
Indonesia has had 10,551 confirmed cases of the illness, says the Health Ministry
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In pictures: International Labour Day around the world
The holiday associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement.
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Britons fear leaving homes even if lockdown lifted, poll shows
Britain has been on lockdown since March 23
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes northern Indonesia
No immediate reports of causalities, says official
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A unique experience of observing Ramazan fast in space
Prince completed the day and broke fast with Chinese sweet and sour chicken
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Famed muralist Kobra paints a message of 'Co-existence'
Aims to send out hope in the world, raise funds through his work in isolation
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Global coronavirus deaths surpass 230,000
While more than 3.2m infected by virus, Johns Hopkins counts an excess of 1m recoveries
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Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths
six cases also marked the lowest new daily infections since early March
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Malaysia eases some virus curbs, most businesses to reopen next week
Country has announced a stimulus package worth 250 billion ringgit to help cushion the economic blow from the outbreak
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New York probes funeral home after decomposing bodies found in trucks
I ran out of space, bodies are coming out of our ears, says funeral home owner
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Four children die in blast in Nepal; abandoned weapon suspected
The children, aged from five to 13
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Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': US watchdog
The spread of COVID-19 already has significantly impacted Afghanistan
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Police on alert in Hong Kong ahead of planned democracy rallies
3,000 riot police had been placed on stand-by with rubber bullets and tear gas at the ready
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Ukraine scientists navigate lockdown to reach Antarctica
Scientists are stationed at the base for one-year stints, with new teams usually arriving in early spring
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Trump threatens tariffs, says evidence virus originated in Chinese lab
Assertion undermined by intelligence chief who said they don't precisely know where it began
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Turkey imposes 3-day virus curfew in 31 provinces
Curfew to be in effect in major provinces as part of coronavirus measures
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Half of US states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow
The enormous pressure on states to reopen, despite of spread of virus
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South Korea's exports suffer worst slump in 11 years as pandemic shatters world trade
The coronavirus crisis sent South Korean exports plunging
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Oil rises again as output cuts kick in, inventories grow less than expected
US crude inventories grew less than expected.
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‘India can no longer hoodwink world community after USCIRF report’
India has emerged as the most violent and turbulent Islamophobic hotspot, says AJK president
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UN chief laments lack of global leadership in coronavirus fight
Guterres’ remarks come after US President Donald Trump reignited his war of words with China during an interview
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Pakistani woman in safety goggles delivers flowers to Boris Johnson on son's birth
Diplomatic official got out of Mercedes car clutching the huge bouquet, a large envelope
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UK is past the peak, says PM Johnson, promising lockdown exit plan
Johnson offered hope to locked-down Britons, but urged them to stick with restrictions designed to slow the spread
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Chinese lawmakers okay prisoner exchange treaty with Pakistan
Each side will be able to transfer sentenced persons back to their own country once the treaty goes into effect
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Oxford, UK drug giant to develop anti-Covid-19 vaccine
Move would allow the UK to rapidly vaccinate at home and aid in vaccinations abroad
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Russian PM Mishustin diagnosed with the new coronavirus
Mishustin suggested First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov should serve as acting prime minister in his absence
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Iran discusses Afghan peace process with Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif also exchanges Ramazan greetings with FM Qureshi over phone call
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Cut oil supply or lose US military support, Trump told Saudi crown prince: report
Threat to upend 75-year alliance was central to US pressure campaign that led to landmark deal to slash oil supply
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Woman sends son to buy groceries, he returns with a wife
Groom says couple were unable to obtain marriage certificate over lack of witnesses
 
    














































