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Afghanistan employs lockdown jobless to boost Kabul's water supply
Turns to 'green stimulus' projects to keep economy running, tackle effects of climate change
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Eiffel Tower reopens after a three-month coronavirus break
Strict hygiene and safety measures have been put in place for the re-opening
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Russia reports more than 7,000 new coronavirus cases
Officials say 92 people had died in the last 24 hours
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Boycott of Chinese goods may not feasible - India export body
Amid growing calls to shun products coming in from China following a border clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers
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UN urges Israel to abandon West Bank annexation plans
'If implemented, annexation would constitute a most serious violation of international law,' says UN chief
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For 1st time a judge in Bangladesh dies from Covid-19
Total of 144 staff in country’s judicial sector, including 32 judges contracted virus, says official
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India records highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases
Country's total infections exceed 473,100 with nearly 17,000 additions, while death toll hits 14,894
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Mexico quake death toll rises to 10
The state was hit by 7.4-magnitude quake followed by more than 1,500 aftershocks
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South Korea, US mark 70th anniversary of Korean War
North Korea invaded the US-backed South on June 25, 1950, triggering a three-year war that killed millions
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US sanctions 5 Iranian captains for helping Venezuela
Captains accused of delivering nearly 1.5M barrels of Iranian gasoline, related components to Venezuela
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In Gaza, two babies fall victim to stalled Israeli-Palestinian ties
There must be a red line when it comes to the lives of children, says UN Coordinator for Middle East
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Concern over intensifying Taliban attacks may hurt start of Afghan peace talks: Abdullah
Afghan government said that hundreds of security force personnel had been killed in Taliban attacks
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Beijing officials declare new coronavirus outbreak 'under control'
Official says the prevention and control situation remains complicated, we cannot lower our guard in the slightest
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Call for mandatory masks as Iran virus toll nears 10,000
Health official says 133 fatalities in the past 24 hours brought the country's overall virus death toll to 9,996
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IMF predicts deeper global recession due to coronavirus pandemic
The leading lender expects global output to shrink by 4.9%, compared with a 3.0% contraction predicted in April
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Women, babies in poor countries at risk as Covid-19 disrupts health services, WB warns
Official says numbers of children missing vaccinations, women giving birth without medical help worries World Bank
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Rohingya refugees tell Malaysia how dozens perished during four-month voyage
Some died at sea, they were thrown overboard
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India sees new daily high with 15,968 more virus cases
Tally of COVID-19 cases rise to 456,183 with death toll hitting 14,476
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Pakistan wants united stance on Kashmir, Palestine
Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari urges Muslim world to adopt united stance on critical issues
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China defence ministry says recent border clash caused by India
States that Indian actions violated a consensus between the two countries and were a unilateral provocation
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Iran says it's ready for talks if US apologises over nuclear pact
Iran is ready to cooperate with the IAEA under law says Hassan Rouhani
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Australia: Local gov’t asks military to aid virus fight
New coronavirus cases rise in country as Victoria province struggles to battle against pandemic
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Zimbabwe: Economic crunch leading to starvation
Child headed families reportedly go without food for days as COVID-19 crises delays distribution of food grains
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Holiday homes and battlefields: Legacies of the Korean War along DMZ
At the western end of the DMZ, barbed wire fences surround the border island of Gyodong
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Deaths in Latin America from coronavirus pass 100,000
Brazil reports average of 1,000 deaths per day from COVID-19
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Putin proposes new wealth tax
Number of infections in Russia closed in on 600,000 while recoveries are at more than 356,400
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Australia reports first Covid-19 death in more than a month, second wave worry stirs
Uptick in new infections has seen thousands of people seek Covid-19 tests
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OIC rights body urges India to halt abuses in IOK
Rights body seeks end to killings in IOK and solution to dispute based on UN resolutions
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Weather body checking record Arctic Circle temperature
Russia reportedly saw temperature of 38 C (100.4 F) on June 22, says World Meteorological Organization
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UN confirms 28 of its staff died from coronavirus
Total of 1,140 staff had contracted virus as of June 21
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Turkish soldier killed after coming under fire from across border with Iran
The soldiers were conducting reconnaissance and surveillance
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China to run human coronavirus vaccine trial in UAE
China is seeking to trial potential vaccines overseas because of a lack of new patients at home
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Tribune Fact Check: Indian yogi invents ayurvedic cure for Covid-19?
The claim is misleading as no scientific evidence has been given to back it up
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Covid-19 slowing global education rate: UNESCO
40% of poorest countries failed to support learners at risk, says report
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China-India border clash stokes contrasting domestic responses
Opposition leaders, former generals criticise Modi for failing to protect Indian lives and territory
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Virus pushing millions of South Asia children into poverty, says UN
South Asia is home to some 600 million children, with around 240 million already living in poverty, says report
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OIC states urged to halt import of non-halal products from India
AJK President Sardar Masood proposes to initiate boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against New Delhi
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Hundreds killed in further Taliban attacks with peace talks ahead
Over 400 Taliban attacks killed 291 Afghan security force members, says official
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America's demand for talks is a lie, says Iran president
Rouhani says US set the negotiation room on fire
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China think tank calls for US to keep military communications open
It warns that worsening military ties would boost the possibility of armed conflict or crisis
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India asks Pakistan to reduce high commission strength by 50%
Modi govt also announces to cut staff strength of its diplomatic mission in Islamabad by same amount
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Saudi Arabia to restrict number of Hajj pilgrims to 1,000 amid Covid-19 pandemic
Those above 65 years old would not be allowed to attend the annual pilgrimage, says Hajj minister
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China reiterates continued support for Pakistan in fight against Covid-19
COAS meets People’s Liberation Army Medical Team, thanks Beijing for assisting Islamabad
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Russia's COVID-19 cases nearing 600,000
Russia registers highest number of daily recoveries from disease since beginning of pandemic
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Uganda’s leader slams WHO over handling of virus crisis
President says organization has been inconsistent and has issued impractical instructions
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Brazil reports 654 virus fatalities, 759 die in Mexico
Death toll in Brazil passes 51,000, over 21,000 new infections recorded, Mexico's fatality count now above 22,500
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Indian, Chinese military agree to disengage in Ladakh border dispute
Military commanders of both countries met to reduce tensions as traders in India called for boycott of Chinese goods
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Japan to partly ease travel restrictions with Vietnam
The Japanese government is weighing different options for easing entry bans
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China completes landmark space project
BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to provide high-precision, reliable positioning, navigation, timing services
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Latin America reports more than two million infections
Uruguay, which had contained the pandemic, is reintroducing strict containment measures







































