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Iran stops snap nuclear inspections, state-run daily urges caution
Khamenei said Iran might enrich uranium up to 60% purity, denied Iranian intent to seek nuclear weapons
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UK's Prince Philip spends seventh night in hospital
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip is expected to remain at the hospital for a few days for observation
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Indian climate activist granted bail in sedition case over farm protests
Climate change activist was arrested for sedition over the creation of an online toolkit to help protesting farmers
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How rich is Saudi Arabia? Kingdom does the math in balance sheet overhaul
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims at diversifying economy of the world's top oil exporter away from fossil fuel
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UK PM Johnson says optimistic about fully reopening in June
With almost 130,000 fatalities, Britain has suffered the world’s fifth-highest official death toll from the pandemic
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Emirates operates first flight with Covid vaccinated crew
UAE flag carrier becomes one of the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with vaccinated frontline teams
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Sri Lanka Muslims protest Covid cremations as PM Imran arrives
Dozens of Muslims carried a mock janazah denouncing government's policy of banning burials of virus victims
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India says virus variants not behind spurt in cases
India has reported a total of more than 11 million cases and about 156,000 deaths from the coronavirus
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President Alvi's remarks on new 'anti-separatism' bill irk France
French foreign ministry summons Pakistani envoy to protest, insists the ‘bill contains no discriminatory element’
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Youngest American to go into space is also a cancer survivor
Hayley Arceneaux overcame bone cancer, has steel rods in her left leg
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WHO slams rich states for hogging vaccines
WHO Chief says rich states are approaching manufacturers to secure more vaccines, which is affecting deals with Covax
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China calls for reset in Sino-US relations
Wang urged Washington to respect China's core interests
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Australia begins mass COVID-19 vaccination programme
Authorities expected to administer more than 60,000 doses by the end of the week
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Over 43 million doses of Sinopharm's Covid-19 vaccines used globally: state media
The other vaccine, developed by CNBG’s Wuhan unit, has also obtained China’s green light for emergency use
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US's Blinken vows 'firm action' against Myanmar military
After two protesters shot dead over the weekend
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Vaccine giant says told to prioritise India
India's aim of inoculating 300 million people by July is falling well behind schedule
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Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning
With three protesters killed since the protest campaign began
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Japan vaccine supplies to be limited, delaying shots for elderly: minister
Japanese remains dependent on imported supplies held up by production snags and export controls
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UK's Johnson to plot path out of lockdown on Monday
In an effort to gradually reopen the battered $3 trillion economy, aided by one of the fastest vaccine rollouts
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Italian envoy and two others killed in attack on UN convoy in Congo
Italian ambassador, Luca Attanasio, and a policeman travelling with him were killed, says Italian foreign ministry
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UAE, Qatar hold first meeting since Gulf detente
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt agree in January to restore diplomatic, trade and travel ties with Doha
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US seeks to extend, strengthen nuclear pact with Iran, Blinken says
Says the United States remains committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon
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City of London makes U-turn over slavery statue removal
City representatives agreed in January to remove the statue of William Beckford from its Guildhall home
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India reserves $9.3 billion for local defence purchases
Defence minister says increase will have a positive impact on ‘enhanced domestic procurement’
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'Real-world' UK data shows 70% decline in Covid infections after first Pfizer shot
We should be very encouraged by these initial findings, says PHE’s strategic response director Susan Hopkins
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Indian vaccine makers say can quickly adapt to tackle variants
India has confirmed presence of variants first identified in Brazil, Britain and South Africa
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China rejects genocide charge in Xinjiang, says door open to UN
FM Wang Yi says people from many countries who have visited Xinjiang have learned the facts & the truth on the ground
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US President Biden, Canada's Trudeau to meet virtually next week
An event, both neighboring countries said, would highlight their strong and deep ties
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Iran's Zarif says ending IAEA snap inspections doesn't breach 2015 nuclear deal
US must still lift sanctions on Tehran to rescue the pact says Iranian foreign minister
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India's Serum Institute says prioritising domestic vaccine needs, asks for patience
The country plans to vaccinate some 300 million people as part of a national inoculation drive
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Iran says studies EU-proposed informal meeting with US
Iran and the US have been at odds over who should take first step to revive 2015 accord
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COVID data will determine how quickly UK emerges from lockdown, Hancock says
British govt wary of the impact virus variants from Brazil and South Africa could have
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Huge crowds in Myanmar undeterred by worst day of violence
Tens of thousands of people massed peacefully in the second city of Mandalay, where Saturday’s killings took place
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Israel's Covid vaccination pass opens fast track to normal life
Pass-holders could prove their status by presenting a vaccination certificate or downloading a Health Ministry app
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Protesting Indian farmers vow to amass more supporters outside Delhi
More than 100,000 farmers and farm workers gathered in a show of strength against new farm laws
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Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Women can join as soldiers, lance corporals, corporals, sergeants and staff sergeants
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India, China complete troop pullout from lake area
Disengagement provided good basis for resolution of other remaining issues along LAC, says official statement
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Elizabeth Ann, the first cloned ferret, spurs hope for endangered US species
Elizabeth Ann is a genetic copy of Willa, a black-footed ferret captured among the last wild individuals
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Gaza receives Covid vaccines from UAE, helped by Abbas rival
Gaza received 20,000 doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for Covid-19 vaccination
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Turkey sees window of opportunity for Iran, US on sanctions
Tehran says the United States must first lift sanctions on Iran
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Saudi Arabia signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to boost military capabilities
Joint venture is aimed at developing localisation capabilities, providing services to kingdom's armed forces
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White House says US communicating with Iran over detained Americans
Iran has arrested dozens of dual nationals, including several Americans, in recent years, mostly on espionage charges
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US not 'out of the woods' as nation nears 500,000 Covid-19 deaths
White House says it will memorialise the moment but had no immediate comment about its plans
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India court extends activist Ravi's detention over farm protest
Govt accuses her of sedition for her alleged role in the creation of an online toolkit aimed to help farmers protest
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Myanmar's minorities march in show of unity against coup
Demonstrators sceptical of the military’s promise to hold a new election and hand power to the winner
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Virus outbreak hits Chinese community in Cambodia
Kingdom has so far fared well in tackling the virus
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Russia to produce 88 million Covid-19 vaccine doses in first half: deputy PM
With the target of producing 30.5 million doses by the end of the first quarter of this year
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US says it won't bow to pressure from Iran on more sanctions relief before potential talks
Tehran and Washington at odds over who should make the first step to revive the accord
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Indonesian capital slammed by monsoon floods, more than 1,000 forced to evacuate
Floodwaters reached up to 1.8 meters high in some areas, no casualties reported
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China shares dramatic video of mountain clash with India troops
Footage shows Indian troops wading towards Chinese soldiers in Mountains, carrying sticks & shields reading 'Police'
















































