Turkey says the site will remain open for visitors and its Christian artworks protected

The king will stay in hospital for some time to receive treatment

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

Former US diplomat commends country’s improved ranking in NTI Nuclear Security Index

Bank says project will be co-financed by World Bank

Iran has been hard-hit in the global pandemic, with nearly 15,000 deaths and 280,000 infections

'No More Parades' call to mark his final ceremony as colonel-in-chief

Of the 3,060 priests currently serving in Sweden, 1,533 are female

Spike in infections, deaths forced regional administration to impose complete restrictions in region till July 27