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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
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A unique experience of observing Ramazan fast in space
Recording his experience in a book 35-years later, Prince Sultan says actual challenge was to offer prayers in shuttle
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Canadian military helicopter crashes at sea near Greece; body recovered, 5 missing
The cause of this accident is unknown at this time, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says
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US study shows India, Pakistan N-procurement networks larger than thought
222 companies did business with nuclear facilities in India that had no IAEA oversight, says report
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Trump says China wants him to lose his bid for re-election
China should have been more active in letting the world know about the coronavirus much sooner, says US President
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Egypt backs Pakistan’s debt relief initiative for developing countries
PM Imran, President Sisi discuss coronavirus pandemic over phone conversation
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Indian Muslims to sue for debris of Babri mosque
Petition in the supreme court will be filed after the lockdown ends in India, says advocacy group
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Criminals using food delivery services to transport drugs during lockdown
Interpol says delivery riders may be complicit or unwitting links in drug transportation
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Misinformation ruins lives, UK fact-checker says
Twitter challenged 3.4 million accounts that appeared to engage suspiciously in Covid-19 conversation
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China says it has no interest in meddling in US election
As the onset of Covid-19 further deteriorates relations between the two countries
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Maldives confirms first death due to Covid-19
So far, the country reported 278 confirmed cases, and a total of 17 people recovered from Covid-19















































