At special service for historic reopened mosque, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recites Surahs from the Quran

India records nearly 50,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

President Cyril Ramaphosa says current academic year will be extended beyond end of 2020

Neighbouring China has also enforces complete ban on eating wild animals

7,946 Covid-19 cases, 177 deaths among indigenous tribes in Brazil, according to health group

Move comes after US decision to close Chinese Consulate in Texas

Afghan FM Atmar says withdrawal of foreign troops must be linked to withdrawal of irregular foreign fighters

Local official says the bomb was planted under a sack of fruits

Children are among hardest hit by pandemic in South Asia, says UNICEF regional director

Beijing decries 'blunt political persecution' as FBI claims wanted scientist hiding in San Francisco consulate