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Iran moving its arms industry to develop an arsenal within range of Israeli population centres, Israel alleges

With 314,835 new cases the country's total tally reaches 15.93m, while deaths rise by 2,104 to reach total of 184,657

Foreign ministers review spectrum of bilateral relations, share views on important regional and international issues

Complainant claims pigeon was carrying a 'suspicious piece of paper'

PTI leaders also condemn former PM’s ‘undemocratic behavior’

France adds India to list of restricted countries to prevent transmission of double mutation variant

It pointed to allegations of police complicity in violence against Muslims during deadly riots last year in New Delhi

The station was closed as a precaution while specialist officers assessed the item.

The Russian President says we want good relations...and really don't want to burn bridges

World's second most populous nation reported 295,041 new infections on Wednesday for the world's highest daily rise

Parliament announced the election on Sunday

Crunch will ease by June as production is being stepped up, health official told state media

With meetings to resume next week after consultations between Iran and world powers

"We're spending money on COVAX and the return in terms of political visibility is nil."

Sparking street protests, the incident comes as US was focused on the guilty verdict of George Floyd's murderer

A Hindu seer died from coronavirus after the festival and hundreds of attendees have tested positive

It remains unclear whether the Taliban will allow US forces, who they call invaders, to peacefully exit the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India faced a coronavirus “storm” overwhelming its health system

The monarch sits alone during the sombre service for Prince Philip due to Covid restrictions

Biden invited dozens of world leaders to join the virtual summit after bringing US back into the 2015 Paris Agreement

Iranian president meets FM Qureshi; expresses Tehran’s readiness to meet Pakistan's energy needs

Development comes as part of measures to contain Covid-19 pandemic, according to Omani state TV

Floyd's death prompted protests against racism and police brutality in many cities in the United States

The commission planned to permit the 'X' option late last year but delayed the change because of the Covid-19 outbreak

The Istanbul meeting is not happening on the given date, says Afghan govt official

Also gives nod to members of boards of governors of five hospitals

Study says region can emerge from pandemic more prosperous, unified

General Frank McKenzie says after troops’ withdrawal US would be able to observe insurgent group activities

Deaths from Covid-19 hit a record 341 on Monday despite more than 20 million vaccines having been administered

Country records nearly 260,000 new infections

Railway worker Mayur Shelke was alerted by cries for help from mother & immediately started running along the track

Singapore also tightens restrictions on arrivals from India

Deby, 68, came to power in a rebellion in 1990 and is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders

COVID-19 cases up for 8th straight week, deaths rise for 5th week, with over 3 million reported globally

Several coronavirus cases have also been detected on flights arriving in Hong Kong from Mumbai

Britain and Ireland have also said they are investigating the variant after detecting it within their borders

Says two sides will deliberate on Afghan peace process, trade and bilateral ties

Netanyahu has two more weeks to try to bring together a ruling coalition

But one thing India doesn't need, its leaders have made clear, is lectures from the West on what path to take

738 people have been killed by Myanmar security forces since the coup, so far

Prague expelled the Russian diplomats on Saturday

The initiative will have to be indigenous, says the foreign minister.

The succession marks the end of six decades of rule by brothers Fidel and Raul Castro

President Xi Jinping called for rejection of hegemonic power structures in global governance

More prosperous China will be more open and inclusive to make greater contribution to build better world: white paper

WHO chief says we have tools to bring this pandemic under control in a matter of months, if we apply them consistently

India on Monday registered a record 273,810 new daily infections and 1,619 deaths

PM discusses prospects of enhancing bilateral cooperation with UAE minister

Riyadh has officially denied the talks in its state media while Tehran has stayed mum

The decision came after UK detected 103 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in the country