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A three-year-old boy survived as his grandfather was killed in a terror attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town this morning. A CRPF jawan was also killed... Read full article

US reels from coronavirus as daily cases hit record, deaths surge

Acceleration comes as Anthony Fauci warns of a 'disturbing' number of deaths if response to pandemic is not improved. Read complete article

Palestinian civil society rejects EU's conditional funding

EU's anti-terror clause in its grant proposals is political and 'criminalises' Palestinian resistance, civil groups say. Read complete article

What does China's national security law for Hong Kong say?

The new law will ban subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces in Hong Kong. Read complete article

Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K's Tral

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral on Tuesday night. The security forces have launched a search operation to look for the terrorists who are... Read full article

Hong Kong marks handover anniversary under shadow of security law

Authorities impose a security blanket across the city as Chief Executive Carrie Lam defends new law. Read complete article

Coronavirus cases in 14 US states more than double: Live updates

Arizona, South Carolina and Arkansas report biggest jumps, as US top doctor urges people to follow public health rules. Read complete article

France's Macron slams Turkey's 'criminal' role in Libya

Turkey and France have engaged in a war of words in recent weeks over each others' role in war-torn Libya. Read complete article

Taliban, Pompeo discuss peace in call amid Russia bounty scandal

Conference comes amid reports Trump knew about Taliban-linked fighters being offered Russian bounties to kill US troops. Read complete article

Netherlands holds virtual auction of 5G network bandwidth

There is hope that the move by the Dutch government will raise at least $1bn, but the plan has been fiercely opposed by rights groups. Read complete article

Floods wreak havoc in parts of China, India

At least 12 people have been killed in southwest China, while India's northern state of Assam also faces devastation. Read complete article

Vietnam suspends Pakistani pilots over suspect licences

Vietnam's domestic airlines asked to ground Pakistani pilots after report says 262 of them hold fraudulent licences. Read complete article

Burundi unveils cabinet including ministers under US sanctions

PM Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni and Interior Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca are under sanctions over alleged rights abuses. Read complete article

'It will be a disaster': Palestinians prepare for annexation

Palestinian farmers been able to reclaim some of their land in Area C, but now they worry about their fate. Read complete article

Popular Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundess shot dead in Addis Ababa

Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, an ethnic Oromo, was killed in the city's Gelan Condominiums area late on Monday, police said. Read complete article

Egypt, Ethiopia discuss Nile dam dispute at UN Security Council

The UN Security Council holds a virtual session on Ethiopia's controversial dam project, which has caused a bitter dispute with Egypt and Sudan. Read complete article

COVID-19 increases child marriage and FGM risk for millions: UN

The pandemic has disrupted efforts to end both practices that can jeopardise the futures of millions of girls, UN said. Read complete article

Nepal families face hunger as coronavirus crisis hits remittances

More than 56 percent of Nepal's 5.4 million households affected as remittances drop due to global recession. Read complete article

Taiwan warns citizens of Hong Kong risk after China law passed

President Tsai Ing-wen says she is 'very disappointed' with law, as island unveils measures to help Hong Kong arrivals. Read complete article

TikTok denies sharing Indian user data with Chinese government

TikTok's denial came a day after India banned the wildly popular app, citing national security and privacy concerns. Read complete article

Scientists warn new virus in pigs has potential pandemic risk

G4 type descended from H1N1 has 'all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus', Chinese scientists say. Read complete article

Venezuela's Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after fresh sanctions

EU subjected 11 officials to sanctions, citing their actions against the democratic functioning of Venezuela's Congress. Read complete article

Veteran Kashmir leader SAS Geelani quits secessionist alliance

The 90-year-old's decision over alliance's inability to counter India's move could further weaken the separatist cause. Read complete article

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Hits Jammu And Kashmir's Thathri

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was reported near Thathri in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. Read full article

UN to call for $10bn aid for Syrians at virtual donor meeting

European Union to lead meeting of 60 governments, NGOs as UN seeks billions for Syrians and countries hosting refugees. Read complete article

2 Terrorists Shot Dead In J&K, Killer Of 6-Year-Old Boy Escapes

Two of three terrorists cornered by security forces at Anantnag in south Kashmir this morning have been killed, the police said. One of the terrorists trapped by the forces was believed to be Zahid... Read full article

India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate cleared for human trials

Drug Controller General of India approves Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for clinical human trials which will start in July. Read complete article

China passes controversial Hong Kong nat'l security law: reports

Law expected to come into force for July 1, and represents most radical change in Hong Kong since 1997 handover. Read complete article

Duterte presidency unravels as coronavirus ravages Philippines

Analysts say the pandemic has exposed the president's 'militarist' approach and lack of a serious policy agenda. Read complete article

US states hit pause on coronavirus reopening: Live updates

Bars, beaches, cinemas closed again in some US states as spike in cases underlines challenge of containing virus. Read complete article

Protests over US police killing of 18-year-old Latino man

Protesters are demanding justice for 18-year-old Andres Guardado who was shot and killed by a police officer in the US. Read complete article

India-China tensions: It is decision time for New Delhi

Modi's government can no longer ignore China's encroachment on Indian interests. So what are its options? Read complete article

India-China tensions: It is time for Beijing to 'pivot' to Asia

Amid rising tensions with India, China needs to focus on its immediate neighbourhood. Read complete article

The meaning of occupation

What a Norwegian TV series can tell us about the occupation of Palestine. Read complete article

Duda to face Warsaw mayor in Poland's presidential runoff vote

Incumbent president secures 43.7 percent of votes while runner-up Trzaskowski has 30.3 percent, official results show. Read complete article

At least 23 die in Bangladesh ferry accident: Officials

Vessel hit by another ferry in capital Dhaka, close to the country's largest river port, with many still missing. Read complete article

France ex-PM Fillon awaits verdict over corruption case

Judgement day for Francois Fillon, as the former French prime minister faces possible jail time for corruption. Read complete article

In Pictures: Philippines' iconic jeepneys pushed off the road

Coronavirus-related restrictions made many of the drivers jobless and forced to beg on the streets to survive. Read complete article

In Pictures: Coronavirus cases hit a new high in India

Nearly 20,000 new infections reported - a jump of 100,000 cases in a week - in the worldâ€™s fourth worst-hit country. Read complete article

Libya: Haftar's forces mobilise mercenaries for Sirte battle

As preparations for the battle for Sirte intensify, thousands of foreign fighters are on the way to the key city. Read complete article

Trump denies knowledge of Russian bounties to kill US troops

In series of posts, US president says neither he nor the vice president were briefed about Moscow's alleged plot. Read complete article

French Greens make gains as Macronâ€™s party falters in local polls

President Macron's party faces a setback but it is a good night for the Greens after local elections in France. Read complete article

Protests target Bolsonaro after Brazil's worst coronavirus week

Rallies in Brazil, 20 other countries denounce president's handling of pandemic amid record number of weekly cases. Read complete article

Separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani Quits Hurriyat Conference

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the face of Kashmir's separatist politics for over three decades, has quit the Hurriyat Conference, the biggest separatist amalgam in Kashmir. The 90-year-old, who had led the... Read full article

Brazil COVID-19: Protests over Bolsonaro's handling of outbreak

Protests against the Brazilian president say he is a threat to democracy and is not managing the pandemic well. Read complete article

Gunmen attack Pakistan stock exchange building in Karachi

Gunmen attack stock exchange building in the city of Karachi and four assailants were killed, police say. Read complete article

Hong Kong security law could mean life sentence for guilty: Media

Top officials are meeting in Beijing to draft the law, which is expected to come into force before Wednesday. Read complete article

Hizbul Commander Killed In J&K. Cops Say Doda District Free Of Terrorists

In a major success in the anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces killed three terrorists, including a commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, in an encounter in Anantnag district... Read full article

14 Filipinos missing from fishing boat after collision at sea

Hong Kong-flagged cargo vessel bound for Australia collided with FV Liberty 5 off the western coast of the Philippines. Read complete article

UK's Johnson eyes school-building boom after coronavirus slump

Rebuilding programme will start in this year with first 50 projects to be supported by additional $1.23bn budget. Read complete article

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K's Anantnag

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces at Khulchohar area of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday. Read full article

More than 500,000 dead from coronavirus: Live updates

The US has most recorded deaths, with new cases surging and growing concern the outbreak could spiral out of control. Read complete article

Mississippi votes to remove Confederate emblem from state flag

The state is the last in the US with a flag that has the controversial Confederate battle emblem as part of its design. Read complete article

We have a duty to build a better post-pandemic digital world

If we do not act now, digital divides can become the new face of inequality after the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

Ertugrul: Turkish TV's Ottoman phenomenon goes global

TV dramas like Dirilis: Ertugrul have gained global popularity and continue to shape Turkey's national narrative. Read complete article

Pakistan producing own ventilators as COVID-19 cases rise

Gov't minister says the first home-made ventilators will be delivered to the national disaster management agency soon. Read complete article

UK tests drone to deliver medical supplies to remote areas

In the Isle of Wight, a successful trial that used a drone to deliver medical supplies from the mainland has implications for isolated communities everywhere. Read complete article

Australia: Coal towns shift focus to renewable energy

Times are changing in Australian coal towns as renewable energy replaces jobs in the coal mining industry. Read complete article

China sent martial artists to LAC before deadly clash: Report

Mountain climbers and martial arts fighters were deployed before border clash with India, state media report. Read complete article

Infographic: How did we get to 10 million coronavirus cases?

A timeline of the pandemic's spread around the world as global COVID-19 infections hit the 10 million mark. Read complete article

Colombia women protest against rising femicide

Protests are held against femicide in Colombia after the brutal killing of a mother and her daughter. Read complete article

After historic election, what next for Malawi?

How significant is Lazarus Chakwera's win and what are the challenges ahead as he takes the reins of a divided country? Read complete article

UK to ease travel restrictions for COVID-19 'low-risk' countries

The UK is set to waive its 14-day quarantine for people arriving from countries it considers to be low risk for coronavirus. Read complete article

Libya's GNA: 'Liberation' of Sirte, Jufra 'more urgent than ever'

Army spokesman for GNA blames deployment of mercenaries for making Sirte 'most dangerous place in Libya'. Read complete article

Yemen president urges separatists to 'stop the bloodshed'

The internationally recognised president urges southern separatists to honour Riyadh pact to end conflict in the south. Read complete article

Costa Rica outbreak: Mass testing before international reopening

How Costa Rica become one of the most successful Latin American nations in the fight against COVID-19. Read complete article

Ghana ruling party nominates President Akufo-Addo for re-election

Akufo-Addo from New Patriotic Party will contest against former President John Mahama for the third consecutive time. Read complete article

Rahul Gandhi's "Surender Modi" Tweet Pleased Pak, China, Says Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi's "Surender Modi" hashtag - which was the top trend on Twitter last Sunday -- is just playing into the hands of China and Pakistan and the Congress leader should stop playing "ochhi... Read full article

Poet Threa Almontaser's 'love letter to Yemen'

The Yemeni-American poet on her Walt Whitman Award-winning book, The Wild Fox of Yemen. Read complete article

Explainer: Israel's annexation plan for occupied West Bank

The West Bank is seen as occupied territory under international law, making the planned annexation illegal. Read complete article

Poland begins voting in presidential election delayed by pandemic

Incumbent President Andrzej Duda is running for re-election that could weaken the country's right-wing government. Read complete article

Black Lives Matter protest turns deadly in US state of Kentucky

Shots were fired during anti-racism protest demanding prosecution of officers who shot dead a woman inside her own home. Read complete article

Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on US troops

Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president says if elected president he will confront Russia's Putin. Read complete article

Egypt court jails belly dancer for 'debauchery' over TikTok post

High-profile Egyptian dancer, Sama el-Masry, says contents of her mobile phone were stolen and shared without consent. Read complete article

Global coronavirus death toll nears 500,000: Live updates

Brazil to produce 30.4 million doses of vaccine by January while Italy reports lowest day-to-day deaths since March 1. Read complete article

Malawi presidential election: Lazarus Chakwera declared winner

Opposition alliance leader defeats incumbent Peter Mutharika to win presidency in landmark vote rerun. Read complete article

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale hit 332 km Northeast of Hanle in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Read full article

Syria's war: Families of detainees wait for closure

Thousands of people are still detained or have been forcibly disappeared by the government since 2011. Read complete article

Tunisia: Hopes of tourists' return as country reopens

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases declines, the government has set June 27 as the date for reopening. Read complete article

UK coronavirus: Privacy concerns over contact-tracing rules

Coronavirus data collection rules are said to be a transition measure, but how long they will continue for is an open question. Read complete article

US hits record number of COVID-19 cases for third day

Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence says â€˜we flattened the curve.â€™ Read complete article

Kashmir Muslims fear demographic shift as thousands get residency

Up to 25,000 people granted domicile certificates raising fears of the beginning of demographic change in Kashmir. Read complete article

Afghanistan human rights workers killed in Kabul blast

Two employees of the country's human rights body killed after a bomb attached to their car exploded, the agency said. Read complete article

At least six migrants drown, 93 rescued off Libya's coast

UN says rescued migrants, including one woman who gave birth on a rubber dinghy, brought back to Libya. Read complete article

India COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Health officials warn that expanding facilities is not enough to deal with the high number of coronavirus cases. Read complete article

Thoothukudi: Outrage after father, son die in police custody

Deaths of P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix in police custody in India, have caused an outcry against custodial deaths. Read complete article

Sino-Indian clash: Disputed border, divided media

Chinese and Indian media take opposite approaches to reporting the deadly clash between troops along the border. Read complete article

Malawi's ruling party seeks annulment of election rerun

Democratic Progressive Party calls on the election commission to annul vote, citing 'irregularities and intimidation'. Read complete article

At least seven killed in Ivory Coast flash floods

Country in the middle of its April to October rainy season which sometimes causes deadly floods and landslides. Read complete article

"Mirage Of Goodwill": India On Pak Plan To Reopen Kartarpur Amid COVID-19

India has raised questions on a proposal from Pakistan to reopen cross-border movement to the famous Sikh pilgrimage site at Kartarpur, people with direct knowledge of the matter told NDTV. Read full article

The US commits the same abuses it condemns abroad

In its response to the George Floyd protests, the US failed to meet the standards that it demands of other countries. Read complete article

Kosovo's president: Indictment an attempt to rewrite history

Thaci is accused of murder, forced disappearance and torture against Kosovo Albanian, Serb and Roma victims. Read complete article

Luiz Henrique Mandetta: 'Bolsonaro follows Trump' on coronavirus

Brazil's former health minister discusses his clash with President Jair Bolsonaro over the country's COVID-19 response. Read complete article

The Simpsons ends white actors voicing characters of colour

Decision comes as entertainment industry comes under growing pressure to give more opportunities to non-white actors. Read complete article

EU holds off decision on borders, US to be excluded

US, Brazil and Russia are not included in draft list of countries whose residents could travel to Europe from July. Read complete article

Judge: US must free migrant children from family detention

Citing spread of coronavirus in immigration jails, judge orders release of children held with their parents by July 17. Read complete article

Ethiopia agrees to delay filling Nile mega-dam, say Egypt, Sudan

Leaders of Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt agree Addis Ababa will not start filling its Nile dam before reaching an accord. Read complete article

EU to bar travellers from US, Brazil: Coronavirus live updates

Diplomats say EU plans to bar travellers from US, Brazil and Russia when itorders to outsiders on July 1. Read complete article

5 Killed After Car Plunges Into Rivulet In Jammu And Kashmir

Five people including three children were killed on Friday after the car they were travelling in plunged into Raggi Nala in Doda district. Read full article

Burundi: Ex-president Nkurunziza to be buried in state funeral

Pierre Nkurunziza died at the age of 55 of what the government said was 'heart failure'. Read complete article

Europe sizzles in post-lockdown heatwave

Temperatures soar across northern and western Europe with many places running around 10 to 15 degrees above average. Read complete article

The $5 forests and the palm oil deals worth billions

Deep in the Indonesian jungle, Al Jazeera's 101 East investigates allegations of fraud in palm oil deals worth billions. Read complete article

CRPF Jawan, Six-Year-Old Die In Terror Attack In J&K's Anantnag

A CRPF jawan and a six-year-old died after terrorists opened fire at security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Friday afternoon, the police said. Read full article

Pakistan airline suspends 150 pilots over alleged licence fraud

Aviation minister says more than 30 percent of country's commercial pilots committed fraud to obtain licences. Read complete article

To loot a revolution

When a police force was introduced in the US not so long ago, the people resisted. So why resist now its abolition? Read complete article

Explosion at Iran gas storage facility, no casualties: State TV

Iran's defence ministry spokesperson says blast happened at gas storage facility in a 'public area' of Parchin. Read complete article

Will the CFS prevent the pending COVID-19 hunger crisis?

The UN Committee of World Food Security should lead the global response to the pandemic's impact on the food system. Read complete article

Three people shot dead by Kenyan police at protest

Police fire at crowd of motorcycle taxi drivers protesting against arrest of colleague for flouting coronavirus laws. Read complete article

US State Dept counterterrorism report 'disappointing': Pakistan

Islamabad calls report 'self-contradictory and selective' as US singles out Pakistan for allegedly supporting Taliban. Read complete article

How the coronavirus crisis exposes India's social inequalities

Pandemic shines spotlight on the divide as care ranges from crowded public hospitals to spacious suites at private ones. Read complete article

Mexico president slammed for remark on women staying at home

Lopez Obrador criticised after saying women caring for the elderly were key in fighting coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

US watchdog: Afghanistan gov't weakened ahead of Taliban talks

The upcoming intra-Afghan dialogue is the first high-level meeting between the two after years of fighting. Read complete article

UN: Millions of Yemeni children on the 'brink of starvation'

Almost 2.4 million children could be malnourished by the end of the year, UNICEF warns, appealing for urgent aid. Read complete article

Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah base, 14 arrested

Al Jazeera's sources say Iraqi forces stormed Kataib Hezbollah base to pre-empt rocket attack on US targets in Baghdad. Read complete article

'Best of humanity': Indonesian fishermen rescue stranded Rohingya

Aceh residents bring stranded Rohingya ashore themselves in defiance of authorities as rights groups urge ASEAN action. Read complete article

Gunshots Heard, Smoke In Video Of J&K Encounter, Terrorist Killed

A terrorist has been killed today in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. News agency ANI released a 21-second video of the encounter site in Chewa... Read full article

India: China deployed army in 'large numbers' at disputed border

India acknowledges for the first time that it has matched China in massing troops at their contested Himalayan border. Read complete article

Liverpool wins first Premier League title since 1990

Fans across the world celebrate the title win, with thousands gathering at the club's home ground in Anfield. Read complete article

Taiwan finds diplomatic sweet spot in bubble tea

The sweet drink with its chewy tapioca pearls has become synonymous with Taiwan as its global popularity has grown. Read complete article

Repatriation Of Indians From Pakistan To Be Completed By Saturday: MEA

Repatriation of 748 Indians, who were stranded in Pakistan due the COVID-19 lockdown, began on Thursday through the integrated checkpost (ICP) Attari and will continue for the next couple of days, the... Read full article

Hong Kong people opposed to national security law: Reuters survey

Latest poll shows majority of people in the territory do not support the legislation that Beijing is imposing. Read complete article

Coronavirus deaths in children 'extremely rare': Live updates

Europe-wide study shows fewer than one in a 100 children who tested positive for COVID-19 end up dying. Read complete article

US: Breonna Taylor's mother calls for police reforms

For Breonna Taylorâ€™s mother, firing one of the officers who took her daughterâ€™s life is just the beginning. Read complete article

The Philippines' anti-terror bill is poised to cause more terror

The government needs to accept that there are no shortcuts to peace and retract the bill. Read complete article

Turkish FM slams France's Macron for remarks on Libya

France 'wants to divide' war-torn Libya in attempt to go back to 'old colonial times', Turkey FM Mevlut Cavusoglu says. Read complete article

Pak Stays On "Grey List" Of Anti-Terror FATF After 5-Hour Virtual Meet

Pakistan remains on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after it failed to meet the global terror financing watchdog's deadline to stop the funding of terror outfits operating from... Read full article

Russia votes: Amendments could keep Putin in power til 2036

Polls open in seven-day vote on constitutional reforms that would allow Russia's leader to seek re-election twice more. Read complete article

The US has reached a tipping point

The Southern 'rebels' who fought to keep slavery are finally being recognised for what they really are: traitors. Read complete article

Satellite images show Chinese structures near deadly clash site

Latest images suggest China adding new structures at disputed Galwan Valley, site of brawl that killed 20 Indian troops. Read complete article

Queues ramp up at Mexican food banks as COVID hits the poor

Pushed into poverty by the pandemic. Al Jazeera spends a day with a family struggling to get by in Mexico. Read complete article

In Pictures: Empty fridges as Lebanon economic crisis bites

With soaring prices and falling currency, Lebanon's middle class is sliding under the poverty line. Read complete article

Afghan media reject new rules they say could hurt press freedom

Proposed amendment to law would require journalists to reveal sources to government bodies including security agencies. Read complete article

Coronavirus restrictions threaten democracy, global leaders warn

Measures to stem the pandemic threaten human and political rights, open letter by more than 500 signatories warns. Read complete article

Rising COVID-19 cases prompt screening of all New Delhi residents

House-to-house screening targeting entire 22 million population to be carried out by July 6 in worst-hit Indian city. Read complete article

UN: Yemen will 'fall off the cliff' without financial support

Rising coronavirus cases will also add to existing problems in war-torn country, UN humanitarian chief warns. Read complete article

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. Read complete article

Project Force: Where could North Korea's missiles strike?

North Korea has long wanted to develop long-range missiles that could reach the US. Now it may have achieved that. Read complete article

Angela Davis: 'Racism is embedded in the fabric of this country'

Legendary activist Angela Davis on the new push to end systemic racism in the US after decades of struggle for justice. Read complete article

Marathon vote on extending Putin's rule begins in Russia

Poll is taking place despite concerns over the safety of people voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

S Korea, US show united front 70 years after start of Korean War

Millions died in the conflict on the Korean Peninsula, but a formal peace treaty has never been signed. Read complete article

Julian Assange 'conspired with Anonymous-affiliated hackers'

Prosecutors outline new allegations against WikiLeaks founder, saying he recruited hackers to obtain government secrets. Read complete article

Assassinations, nuclear tests, hugs: 70 years of the Korean War

The Korean War began in 1950 and never officially ended. Here's a timeline of key events during 70 years of conflict. Read complete article

Australia sends troops to tackle coronavirus surge: Live updates

Military says 1,000 soldiers will go to Melbourne where suburban testing blitz is under way to stamp out virus hotspots. Read complete article

North Korea tests limits of diplomacy amid sanctions squeeze

The two Koreas remain trapped in cycle of engagement and isolation, 70 years after war that has technically never ended. Read complete article

US Democratic convention to be nearly all-virtual

Not even during the Civil War or World War II did the two US parties abandon in-person conventions with crowded arenas. Read complete article

Chile President Pinera criticised for breaking funeral guidelines

The funeral of a prominent uncle of President Sebastian Pinera is the latest bone of contention in Chile, Read complete article

In Pictures: Russia shows off military might at grand WWII parade

The traditional May 9 Victory Day Parade delayed by the coronavirus pandemic takes place in Moscow's Red Square. Read complete article

European MPs condemn Israel's annexation move

Letter by 1,080 parliamentarians from 25 nations urges leaders to prevent Netanyahu's controversial land seizure. Read complete article

Days of heavy rain flood parts of Eastern Europe

Roads and bridges are destroyed as the torrential downpours continue. Read complete article

Russia's Putin hails Soviet role in WWII at military parade

The world owes the Soviet Union a debt of gratitude for its contribution to Nazi Germany's defeat, Russian leader says. Read complete article

Coronavirus testing may not reach women in conflict zones: IRC

Testing is limited in many low-income countries, and more so in conflict zones, where the biggest gender gaps are seen. Read complete article

The all-women law firm helping prisoners get justice in Nigeria

Poor Nigerian inmates can wait years for their cases to go to trial, but now a group of lawyers are fighting the system. Read complete article

Moroccan teen's death in custody sparks reform push in Spain

Ilyas al-Taheri died after security staff strapped him to a bed using practice denounced by rights groups as dangerous. Read complete article

Rohingya say dozens perished in months-long voyage to Malaysia

Survivors from boat crammed with 300 refugees say bodies were thrown in the sea during the tortuous four-month voyage. Read complete article

Modi's India should be on the US's religious freedom blacklist

Only strong pressure from the US can stop the Indian government from further eroding religious freedom in the country. Read complete article

US navy ship sails near Venezuela after arrival of Iranian cargo

An American warship in the Caribbean Sea navigated into waters the US Navy says are illegitimately claimed by Caracas. Read complete article

Yemen coronavirus cases expected to surge as UN aid dries up

UN warns the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Yemen could surpass that from five years of devastating war. Read complete article

Syrian army says Israel hit several bases across country

Two soldiers killed in attacks with targeted bases believed to have a strong presence of Iranian-backed militias. Read complete article

Indians worried as Trump visa order separates them from families

New US immigration order bars entry of certain temporary work visa holders, leaving hundreds trapped in India. Read complete article

Scores of countries back ICC in face of US sanctions

At least 67 member countries sign statement defending role of international body after 'unprecedented' move by US. Read complete article

Saudi Arabia condemns attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Riyadh

Eight armed drones, three ballistic missiles reportedly hit Saudi capital but there were no reports of casualties. Read complete article

Singapore heads for snap elections despite coronavirus pandemic

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong dissolves parliament and calls for July 10 polls as estranged brother joins opposition. Read complete article

"One Nation One Ration Card" Scheme Launched On Pilot Basis In Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday launched the ''One Nation One Ration Card'' scheme at two fair shops here on a pilot basis, a spokesperson said. Read full article

N Korea's Kim suspends plans for military action against South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un takes step back after weeks of escalation amid stalled denuclearisation talks. Read complete article

Fauci warns US on coronavirus as cases surge: Live updates

Fauci warning comes as Arizona, Texas and Nevada each report record number of daily cases. Read complete article

US deports ex-paramilitary leader 'Toto' Constant to Haiti

Emmanuel 'Toto' Constant has been accused of atrocities including the killings at least 3,000 between 1991 and 1994. Read complete article

Trump in Arizona: My border wall stopped the coronavirus

In visiting the US-Mexico border, Trump seeks to change the subject to an issue he thinks will help electrify his base. Read complete article

FBI: Black NASCAR driver not the victim of hate crime

Discovery of noose in driver Bubba Wallace's garage stunned the stock car world as it pushes for inclusion. Read complete article

China, India agree to reduce border tensions after deadly clash

Agreement to reduce tensions comes a week after clashes on their disputed Himalayan border left 20 Indian soldiers dead. Read complete article

In Pictures: Anti-racism protesters pepper-sprayed in the US

Police disperse protesters who tried to pull down the statue of former US President Andrew Jackson near the White House. Read complete article

UK police investigating 'White Lives Matter' banner over stadium

Banner condemned by Burnley football club, which vowed to identify those responsible and issue lifetime bans. Read complete article

Algeria steps up diplomacy in hopes of ending Libya's war

Algiers renews offer to mediate between warring sides in Libya as President Tebboune hosts PM al-Sarraj, Speaker Saleh. Read complete article

Libya's GNA, US Africa Command to jointly 'fight terrorism'

Announcement comes as Arab League ministers hold an emergency meeting to find 'a pause' in intensified fighting. Read complete article

Hong Kong's Lam defends power to select judges under security law

Move comes as EU warns China of 'negative consequences' and concern new law will undermine city's judicial independence. Read complete article

Bangkok's heritage spaces under threat

There is growing concern in Thailand of the erosion of Bangkokâ€™s heritage by rapid urbanisation Read complete article

'Smart lockdown' in Pakistan to target 500 coronavirus hotspots

Authorities to impose locality-based lockdowns as country sees one of the world's fastest rates of infections. Read complete article

Germany bans neo-Nazi group Nordadler, conducts police raids

Germany's interior ministry cracks down on far-right group that operates through social media channels. Read complete article

Saudi coalition shoots down Houthi ballistic missiles and drones

Missiles and 'booby-trapped unmanned aircraft' from Yemen's Houthi rebels intercepted, including one fired on Riyadh. Read complete article

Star athletes lead virtual home workouts on Olympic Day

Olympians and other professional athletes join fans online to mark the 126th anniversary of the IOC. Read complete article

The British invented racism, the Americans perfected it

The idea that modern Britain is not as bad as the US when it comes to racial injustice is just a fallacy. Read complete article

Protesters try to pull down ex-US president's statue in DC

Police use pepper spray to push back hundreds of protesters trying to topple statue of Andrew Jackson near White House. Read complete article

Taliban killed 291 Afghan security personnel in past week: Gov't

'Deadliest' week in the country's 19-year war, says top official even as the armed group rejects the figures. Read complete article

Young actor's death reveals Bollywood's mental health crisis

Sushant Singh Rajput's death by suicide draws attention to a fragility beneath the industry's glamorous veneer. Read complete article

Malawi votes in a historic presidential election rerun

Six million registered to take part in the poll after incumbent Mutharika's re-election was annulled over rigging. Read complete article

Trudeau slams China's 'political' detention of two Canadians

Prime minister says China is prosecuting Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor over Canada's arrest of top Huawei executive. Read complete article

Activists in S Korea float leaflets to North as tension simmers

Activists floated 20 huge balloons carrying 500,000 leaflets and 2,000 one-dollar bills from the border town of Paju. Read complete article

More children getting 'killed, maimed' in Myanmar conflict

Violence against children increased sixfold in first three months of 2020 compared with the last three months of 2019. Read complete article

China warns Taiwan against harbouring Hong Kong 'rioters'

Warning comes after Taiwan announced plans to help those thinking of fleeing Hong Kong as Beijing draws up security law. Read complete article

CRPF Jawan Dies For India, 2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K

A CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) jawan died for the country during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district this morning, police said. Two Read full article

Coronavirus has exacerbated school divides: Live updates

UN education agency says nearly 260 million children missed out on school in 2018 and pandemic has made it worse. Read complete article

US to restrict Chinese media outlets deemed 'propaganda'

Outlets will be required to submit a list of employees in the US as if they were foreign embassies or consulates. Read complete article

Trump not 'fit for office', says ex-White House aide John Bolton

Bolton, who was fired as NSA last September, tells ABC News that he will not vote for Trump in November election. Read complete article

Giant Galapagos tortoises released after saving their species

Sixteen giant tortoises who helped save their species from the brink of extinction are released back into the wild. Read complete article

Lebanon has detained at least 100 activists since October

United in the face of oppression, demonstrators in Lebanon say their freedom of speech is under threat. Read complete article

Serbia's ruling party declares victory in boycott-tainted vote

Serbian Progressive Party won about 63 percent of votes in Sunday's polls, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says. Read complete article

Sudan warns against escalation in Nile dam dispute

Sudan's irrigation and water resources minister calls for negotiations on Nile dam among Khartoum, Cairo, Addis Ababa. Read complete article

Donald Trump says he would consider meeting Venezuela's Maduro

A power struggle has been raging in Venezuela since Juan Guaido declared himself acting president in January 2019. Read complete article

Algerian activist Bouraoui handed prison sentence: Lawyer

Bouraoui convicted on six counts, including 'insulting the president' and 'insulting Islam'. Read complete article

COVID-19 cases in Latin America exceed 2 million

Coronavirus infections in Latin America and the Caribbean climb as measures to contain pandemic have differing success. Read complete article

Dimitrov gets coronavirus after 'reckless' tennis charity event

The event organised by men's top-ranked player Djokovic had been criticised for lack of safety precautions. Read complete article

Five things to know about the India-China border standoff

Heightened tensions between the Asian neighbours after killing of 20 Indian soldiers draw international concerns. Read complete article

Gunmen kill more than dozen civilians in eastern DR Congo attacks

Local officials say at least 19 people killed in the eastern part of country in two separate attacks by ADF fighters. Read complete article

Libya: GNA calls Egypt's military threat 'declaration of war'

Egyptian president warned of 'direct' intervention in Libya, citing the need to protect Egypt's porous border. Read complete article

Judgement Day to Election Day: Malawi's rocky and daring year

Malawians set to return to the polls after prolonged uncertainty following annulment of 2019 vote over irregularities. Read complete article

Yemen: UAE-backed separatists take control of Socotra

UAE-backed southern separatists in Yemen seize control of the strategic Socotra island from the Saudi Arabian-backed government. Read complete article

Serbiaâ€™s ruling party claims election win

Serbia's president toasts his election success, but not all parties recognise the result. Read complete article

Trump put personal over national interests: Bolton

Former US national security adviser repeats claim that Trump's focus is re-election and not national health as Trump rally comes under fire. Read complete article

Taiwan boosts domestic defence with flight of new jet trainer

President Tsai Ing-wen has made a priority of Taiwan's defence industry as China increases pressure on the island. Read complete article

Pakistani Troops Shell Forward Areas Along Line Of Control In J&K

Pakistani troops opened fire and lobbed mortar shells at forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts on Monday in violation of a ceasefire... Read full article

North Korea promises 'retaliatory punishment' for the South

Analysts say North Korea has been conducting a series of staged provocations aimed at forcing sanctions concessions. Read complete article

EU, China summit to cool tensions over coronavirus, Hong Kong

EU has accused China of disinformation over the pandemic but two countries also at odds over Hong Kong, investment. Read complete article

More than 50,000 dead as Brazil coronavirus outbreak deepens

Right-wing President Jair Bolsanaro's handling of the pandemic has raised questions about his leadership. Read complete article

US coronavirus deaths near 120,000: Live updates

WHO says 183,000 cases added worldwide - a new daily record - as Mexico reaches deal with Canada to deploy farm workers. Read complete article

The 'unapologetically Malaysian' voice wooing young adult readers

Hanna Alkaf is drawing attention with books that draw on history, culture and religion to tell deeper truths. Read complete article

Somalia: At least seven killed in two bomb attacks

Attacks targeted towns of Wanlaweyn and Bacadweyn on Saturday and Sunday. Read complete article

Indian forces kill armed fighters in Kashmir's main city

At least three fighters killed in gun battle in Srinagar, raising the rebel death toll to more than 30 in past 20 days. Read complete article

Zimbabwe wetlands construction triggers conservation worries

Environmental groups in Zimbabwe are urging the government to crack down on building in wetlands. Read complete article

Cuba's two pandemics: The coronavirus and the US embargo

The Trump administration is trying to hinder Cuba's efforts to tackle the coronavirus emergency at home and abroad. Read complete article

NYC artists display BLM street art on boarded-up storefronts

Artists in New York are using boarded-up storefronts as canvases for works of art, uplifting messages and words of protest. Read complete article

Zoos under lockdown: Philippine animal activists plead for funds

Activists fear animals at one of Asia's oldest zoos are being forgotten during the pandemic. Read complete article

One dead, 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting

Minneapolis has been a centre of anti-racism and police brutality protests since death of Geroge Floyd. Read complete article

Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

More than 8.8 million coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, with at least 464,000 deaths and 4.3 million recoveries. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 457,000 people and infected over eight million. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Which European countries eased travel restrictions?

Some European countries are starting to relax travel restrictions as the number of new COVID-19 infections falls. Read complete article

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. Read complete article

In pricey Napa Valley, cash-strapped residents barter to get by

The wine-making region's bartering culture could gain popularity throughout the country as lockdowns strain finances. Read complete article

Libyan official: Egypt's president 'beating the drums of war'

Abdurrahman Shater, official with UN-recognised GNA, warns Egypt to stop its intervention and backing of Khalifa Haftar. Read complete article

Internet blackout in Myanmar's Rakhine enters second year

Locals and campaigners appeal for an end to the blackout as coronavirus fears grip the region. Read complete article

Yemen accuses UAE-backed separatists of staging a coup in Socotra

Yemen's internationally recognised gov't says STC has attacked state institutions and citizens' properties in Socotra. Read complete article

Three killed, three injured in UK park stabbing

Attacker goes on a stabbing rampage in a park filled with people in the southern city of Reading, police say. Read complete article

In Pictures: Solar eclipse marks the summer solstice

Eclipse arrived on the northern hemisphere's longest day of the year - the summer solstice. Read complete article

Belarusian bloggers: Breaking the media mould

Amid government censorship, some bloggers are doing the job of journalists and reporting on COVID-19 in Belarus. Read complete article

'No uncertainty': Ruling party set to win Serbia elections

Facing no challenge from opposition, President Aleksandar Vucic's party is expectced to win an absolute majority. Read complete article

Indonesia's Mount Merapi spews ash in new eruption

Alert status has already been raised since Indonesia's 2,968-metre mountain last erupted in August 2019. Read complete article

Hong Kong unions, students fail to get support for strikes

Planned strike against Beijing-backed national security law fell significantly short of 60,000 vote threshold. Read complete article

War Hero Crucial To Pakistan's Surrender In 1971 Dies At 97

Maj Gen (retd) Lachhman Singh Lehl, who commanded the 20 Mountain Division of the Army that exhibited massive courage and valour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has died aged 97, officials said on... Read full article

Brazil coronavirus death toll nears 50,000: Live updates

Brazil, the world's No 2 hotspot, reports additional 1,022 fatalities as South Africa hits new record of daily cases. Read complete article

Black Lives Matter and the trap of performative activism

The global Black Lives Matter movement can only succeed if it goes beyond moments of outrage and insists on real change. Read complete article

How will countries pay off their debt after COVID-19?

As economies struggle and job losses increase, government debts are headed towards World War II levels. Read complete article

As Trump rallies, Black Tulsa revisits legacy of 1921 race riots

Burned bricks and a fragment of a church basement are about all that remains of an historically Black district. Read complete article

Iraqâ€™s traditional crafts at risk of vanishing

Cheap imports from Turkey and China have eroded demand for Iraqi-made goods. Read complete article

China to set up 'national security agency' in Hong Kong: Media

The new law would override any existing Hong Kong laws that may conflict with it, Xinhua news agency said. Read complete article

Abuses by British Empire come under scrutiny

During World War II, Britain recruited thousands of African soldiers to fight against Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan. Read complete article

Tripoli government 'to boycott' Arab League talks on Libya

GNA's foreign minister says meeting would 'merely deepen the rift' between Arab governments on the conflict. Read complete article

Four Civilians Injured As Pak Violates Ceasefire In J&K's Rampur Sector

Four civilians were on Saturday injured when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rampur sector of Jammu and Kashmir, according to an Army spokesperson. Read full article

Brazil surpasses one million coronavirus cases

The country is also likely to register 50,000 deaths on Saturday. Read complete article

COVID-19 spreads in cramped Rohingya refugee camp

The UN refugee agency has been constructing isolation shelters and quarantine facilities but infections continue to rise. Read complete article

China lays claim to Galwan Valley, blames India for border clash

China accuses Indian soldiers of instigating the fight in the disputed Ladakh region that left 20 Indian soldiers dead. Read complete article

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to dim Africa, Asia

Sunday's eclipse arrives on the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere's longest day of the year. Read complete article

26/11 Attack Accused's Extradition Will Shed Light On Pak Intel: Lawyer

The extradition of Pakistan-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, recently rearrested in the US for his alleged involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, will throw more light on the... Read full article

India-china tensions: Calls for boycott of Chinese products

India imports $70bn worth of products from China. Read complete article

China warns Taiwan against harbouring Hong Kong 'rioters'

Warning comes after Taiwan announced plans to help those thinking of fleeing Hong Kong as Beijing draws up security law. Read complete article

COVID-19 in Russia: Fake News and Forced Confessions

The selective application of a 'fake news' law in Russia leaves journalists and citizens vulnerable. Read complete article

Protesters topple Confederate statues during Juneteenth rallies

Demonstrations held across US against backdrop of protests fuelled by deaths of African Americans at hands of police. Read complete article

Maestro Daniel Barenboim: Live music must survive the pandemic

Berlin State Opera director on the future of the arts in a post-coronavirus world, and peace in Israel and Palestine. Read complete article

DOJ tries to fire US attorney who investigated Trump allies

Geoffrey Berman refuses to step down after the US Department of Justice abruptly moved to dismiss him. Read complete article

Pak Drone On Mission To Drop Weapons For Terrorists Shot Down In J&K

A drone carrying weapons near Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir was shot down by the Border Security Forces today, the police said. An American-origin M4 rifle, two magazines and ammunition have been... Read full article

Egypt calls on UN to intervene after impasse in Nile dam talks

Egypt appeals for UN Security Council help on Ethiopia's Nile dam after latest round of talks ended without a deal. Read complete article

Over 100 Terrorists Neutralised In J&K In Last Five Months: Top Cop

Senior police and Army officers on Friday said that the last one-and-a-half years have been the most peaceful times in Jammu and Kashmir and with every successful anti-terror operation, security... Read full article

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases: Live updates

With 1,032,913 confirmed cases and 48,954 deaths, Brazil is second only to the US in both infections and fatalities. Read complete article

'Traitor': US Secretary Mike Pompeo blasts John Bolton's book

Tell-all memoir by ex-national security adviser has White House officials on the attack and a court date to block it. Read complete article

Turkish air strikes kill civilian in northern Iraq: Official

Ankara says strikes in northern Iraq targeted the PKK in response to increase in rebel attacks on Turkish army bases. Read complete article

Colgate reviewing toothpaste Darlie branding amid race debate

Colgate, Cream of Wheat and Mrs Butterworth are the latest brands reckoning with racially charged logos. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Which European countries eased travel restrictions?

Some European countries are starting to relax travel restrictions as the number of new COVID-19 infections falls. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 454,000 people and infected over eight million. Read complete article

'Sorry not enough': UK institutions apologise for role in slavery

The Church of England and the Bank of England say their 'inexcusable' links to slavery were 'source of shame'. Read complete article

'Huge blow': Wheelchair tennis players slam US Open omission

Tournament officials accused of discrimination for scrapping wheelchair event amid coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

More than a dozen bodies, bags of human remains found in Mexico

The discoveries were made over the last 10 days in four different regions in the country's west, officials announce. Read complete article

Palestinians fear displacement from an annexed Jordan Valley

Palestinians fear they will be forced from their land if Israel goes ahead with annexation plans for occupied West Bank. Read complete article

Coronavirus fuels bicycle sales in congested Bangladesh cities

Commuters hitting streets again after months-long lockdown opt for bikes to maintain social distancing and beat traffic. Read complete article

Modi to meet opposition as India seeks to ease China tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet opposition leaders as anti-China sentiment grows following killing of 20 soldiers. Read complete article

India's Modi says yoga a 'protective shield' against coronavirus

Hindu nationalist leader of the world's fourth worst-hit nation says yoga is a 'trusted friend in building immunity'. Read complete article

The unfolding geopolitical power play in war-torn Libya

Turkey, Russia, Egypt and UAE are all recalibrating their plans after the retreat of LNA commander Haftar from Tripoli. Read complete article

Colonial discourses are stifling free speech in Germany

Germany is using accusations of anti-Semitism to protect Israel from criticism and stifle discussions about colonialism. Read complete article

More US states mandate face masks as coronavirus cases surge

As infections spiral, more US states and cities are requiring people to cover their faces in most indoor settings. Read complete article

China starts prosecution of two Canadians held on spying charges

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been held since December 2018 and not allowed to see a lawyer or family. Read complete article

China releases Indian soldiers days after Ladakh clash: Reports

China frees 10 Indian army soldiers following Monday's deadly clash between the two sides, Indian media reports say. Read complete article

NZ police officer shot dead; first killed on duty in a decade

Officer killed, another seriously hurt and member of public injured after police stop a car in Auckland. Read complete article

Eight Terrorists Killed In 24 Hours In J&K, 2 Were Hiding In Mosque

Security forces gunned down eight terrorists in two separate encounters in Shopian and Pampore areas of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours. In one of the operations -- in Pampore -- security... Read full article

China's top legislators draft details of Hong Kong security law

China and Hong Kong officials insist law won't affect average people amid criticism of the plan from US, UK and G7. Read complete article

Trump renews threat to cut China ties day after high-level talks

Trump issues threat day after US top diplomat for East Asia described relations between two countries as 'tense'. Read complete article

Australia says it is target of cyberattack by 'state actor'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says attacks by unnamed country have increased in intensity and frequency recently. Read complete article

LIVE: Brazil nears 50,000 coronavirus deaths and 1 million cases

New figures from Brazil as Anthony Fauci says further lockdowns not required to control the United States's outbreak. Read complete article

Turkey says it hit more than 500 Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Defence ministry says Turkish F-16 jets, drones and howitzers have destroyed more than 500 PKK targets in 36 hours. Read complete article

France arrests five Chechens after Dijon gang violence

The arrests come nearly a week after four nights of unrest first broke out in the Dijon suburb of Gresilles. Read complete article

Hong Kong security law: Growing unease about China's legislation

Concerns are growing about who will be targeted under security law for broad crimes which lack clear definition. Read complete article

Iran, Hezbollah say US sanctions will worsen Syrians' suffering

US law imposes far-reaching financial restrictions to compel Damascus government to halt 'attacks on the Syrian people'. Read complete article

Nepal Parliament approves new map that includes land India claims

India has rejected the map, saying it is not based on historical facts or evidence as ties strain between neighbours. Read complete article

Top EU court: Hungary's rules on foreign-funded NGOs break EU law

European Court of Justice finds Hungarian legislation on foreign funding of NGOs is in breach of EU-enshrined rights. Read complete article

COVID-19 infections surge in six US states

Six states emerge as serious COVID-19 hotspots in the US, even as moves intensify to reopen the economy. Read complete article

Pakistan says four civilians killed by Indian shelling across LoC

Pakistani army accuses Indian troops of 'unprovoked' fire in disputed Kashmir region. Read complete article

UN: Nearly 80 million people forcibly displaced worldwide

Conflict, violence, persecution forces 11 million to flee in 2019, as coronavirus pandemic worsens plight of refugees. Read complete article

LIVE: India, China armies 'hold talks' in disputed Ladakh region

Indian media reports say top military officers are talking in Galwan Valley, the disputed area claimed by both nations. Read complete article

US, China diplomats discuss Hong Kong, Uighurs and coronavirus

Mike Pompeo and Yang Jiechi's face-to-face meeting in Hawaii comes amid a sharp deterioration in US-China ties. Read complete article

Race for virus vaccine could leave poor countries behind

Numerous problems must be resolved to manage global vaccine distribution and few measures have been taken, critics say. Read complete article

Project Force: What is behind China's naval ambitions?

Why China's rapid military expansion has its neighbours worried. Read complete article

US police brutality: George Floyd's brother addresses UN meeting

The UN Human Rights Council is holding an 'urgent debate' on racism and police brutality in the US following the police killing of unarmed Black man George Floyd. Read complete article

France: Violent video of arrest of nurse sparks outrage

Outrage erupts across France over the way police treated a protester who is accused of throwing objects at officers. Read complete article

Calls grow for EU to repatriate ISIL children from Syria camps

According to a new report, more than 500 people, of which 371 were children, died at the camps in 2019. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. Read complete article

India says China's Galwan Valley claims 'untenable, exaggerated'

India warns China against claiming sovereignty of disputed Ladakh area even as both nations try to end border standoff. Read complete article

Defectors prepare packages to send to N Korea despite tensions

One group plans to send bottles stuffed with rice and medicine to North Korea by throwing them into sea near the border. Read complete article

G7 urges China not to impose national security law on Hong Kong

Foreign ministers' statement comes on eve of key parliamentary meeting and as Pompeo and Yang meet in Hawaii. Read complete article

Honduran president hospitalised for coronavirus: Live updates

Juan Orlando Hernandez undergoing treatment in hospital for pneumonia, while his wife also tested positive for COVID-19. Read complete article

Three months, 14 swab tests: A 29-year-old Indonesian's coronavirus ordeal

Airport worker Riki Permana was diagnosed in March. Now, he is struggling with the stigma associated with coronavirus. Read complete article

Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events. Read complete article

Data fog: Why some countries' coronavirus numbers do not add up

Reported numbers of confirmed cases have become fodder for the political gristmill. Here is what non-politicians think. Read complete article

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. Read complete article

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 443,000 people and infected over eight million. Read complete article

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. Read complete article

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed tens of thousands. Read complete article

'Breakthrough': WHO hails steroid treatment for coronavirus

UK study shows dexamethasone reduces deaths by about 30 percent in critical COVID patients, some US doctors sceptical. Read complete article

'Million at risk' as attacks on Afghan healthcare facilities rise

Red Cross raises concern over spike in attacks on health facilities and large number of coronavirus cases among medics. Read complete article

US report details nearly 2,000 lynchings of Black people in 1860s

Mass lynchings carried out mostly in the southern US after the American Civil War came as enslaved people were freed. Read complete article

US sanctions on Syria: Caesar Act to take effect on Wednesday

New US sanctions against Syria aim to prevent international engagement with Bashar al-Assad's government. Read complete article

Canada's support for Israel in the spotlight ahead of key UN vote

As Canada vies for UN Security Council seat, new survey shows 74 percent of its citizens oppose Israeli annexation plan. Read complete article

New US sanctions aim to cripple Syria's al-Assad even further

Caesar Act sanctions named for Syrian military defector who documented systematic torture in Assad-controlled prisons. Read complete article

How Indian and Chinese media reported the deadly Ladakh clash

China admits casualties, but its media plays down the worst clash in decades, while Indian newspapers urge a push back. Read complete article

Turkish warplanes attack Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Wednesday's attack follows 'Claw-Eagle' operation that struck PKK targets in various regions of northern Iraq. Read complete article

Pakistan Fires Mortars Along LoC In Jammu And Kashmir's Naugam Sector

Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir by firing mortar shells towards Indian positions, the Army said. The latest violation took place in the Naugam Sector on... Read full article

Pakistan Fires Mortars Along LoC In Jammu And Kashmir's Naugam sector

India-China border tensions: Key dates in decades-long conflict

The nuclear-armed Asian powers share a long history of mistrust and clashes along their lengthy border. Read complete article

Indonesian court to announce verdict in West Papua treason trial

The defendants, also known as the 'Balikpapan Seven' face between five and 17 years in jail if found guilty of treason. Read complete article

Brazil coronavirus cases hit daily record: Live updates

Country recorded nearly 35,000 new cases, only hours after government officials claimed the outbreak was under control. Read complete article

'Preposterous': N Korea to redeploy troops, rejects Seoul envoys

North's bellicose stance major setback for reconciliation and could further complicate already stalled nuclear talks. Read complete article

Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?

More than 8 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, including at least 440,000 deaths. Read complete article

Trump sues to block publication of ex-adviser's tell-all book

Lawyers for former National Security Adviser John Bolton say Trump is using national security as pretext to censor book. Read complete article

Wildfires rage across the southwestern US

New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma are all currently battling fires with tens of thousands of acres burned. Read complete article

Kurdish women volunteer to protect crops from ISIL

Kurdish women in Syria take up guns against ISIL fighters targeting their farms. Read complete article

Privacy fears over COVID apps by Bahrain, Kuwait, Norway

Live tracking of users' locations puts thousands of people at risk, Amnesty International says. Read complete article

Greek island dreams: Summer tourist season opens

Greece has officially opened its doors to international visitors after three months of lockdown. Read complete article

EU borders reopen: Many countries easing travel restrictions

Europe pushes ahead with getting back to business, reopening borders, restaurants and cafes. Read complete article

UN slammed for taking Saudi coalition off child rights blacklist

HRW denounced Guterres for ignoring the UN's own evidence of continued grave violations against children in Yemen. Read complete article

Germany puts neo-Nazis on trial for pro-refugee politician murder

Two far-right supporters appear in court over case prosecutors believe to be motivated by 'racism and xenophobia'. Read complete article

Caesar Act: How will new US sanctions on Syria be different?

Analysts say 'far-reaching' US legislation targeting President al-Assad's government will hit Syrian civilians hardest. Read complete article

A life in the day of the Russian bathhouse

For thousands of years, the banya has been a symbol of human tenacity and endurance, a place to cleanse and transform. Read complete article

India says three soldiers killed in Ladakh 'face-off' with China

Commanding officer among those killed in 'violent face-off' with Chinese soldiers in Himalayan region, Indian army says. Read complete article

South Korea says North blew up liaison office as tensions rise

Pyongyang has made several threats against Seoul in recent days and had threatened to destroy the office set up in 2018. Read complete article

Traffickers want payments for Rohingya stranded at sea for months

Several hundred Rohingya stranded since February after countries sealed borders to stop the spread of coronavirus. Read complete article

HK's Carrie Lam says security law opponents 'enemy of the people'

City's leader says 'vast majority' of Hong Kong residents support China-backed law despite widespread criticism. Read complete article

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jammu And Kashmir, 3rd In Three Days

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said, the third to hit the union territory in three days. Read full article

North Korea escalates military threats in defector leaflet spat

Military says it will re-enter border areas demilitarised under a 2018 inter-Korean pact if leaflet campaigns continue. Read complete article

Trump says will pull US troops from 'delinquent' Germany

President's plan to reduce US troops by 9,500 would undermine a long established pillar of transatlantic security Read complete article

Pakistan Does Not Meet Minimum Fiscal Transparency Requirement: US Report

Pakistan does not meet the minimum requirement of fiscal transparency, an official US report has said, alleging the country did not adequately disclose all government-guaranteed debt obligations,... Read full article

Three Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

Three terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian Read full article

Coronavirus cases exceed 8 million worldwide: Live updates

The US has by far the highest number of cases and deaths, but Brazil's outbreak now the second worst in the world. Read complete article

India Slams Pakistan For Raising Kashmir At UN Human Rights Council

India on Monday ripped into Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and expressed "serious concern" over Pakistan's audacity to accuse others of... Read full article

US Oscars awards ceremony postponed because of coronavirus

Coronavirus has closed movie theatres and prompted Oscars organisers to change eligibility rules and delay awards show. Read complete article

'There is never an 'end game'': Hong Kong after a year of protest

Protesters hold on to hope as China prepares to impose a national security law that could utterly change the territory. Read complete article

India Slams Pakistan For Raising Kashmir At UN Human Rights Council

Nigerian doctors strike over lack of PPE, welfare concerns

Doctors at state-run hospitals walk out but medics at COVID-19 centres will continue working, union says. Read complete article

UK asks for information two years after Salisbury poisoning

Police appeal for more information about chemical weapons attack that nearly killed double agent Sergei Skripal in 2018. Read complete article

Russia expels two Czech diplomats in tit-for-tat move

Moscow's move follows Czech expulsion of two Russian diplomats over their alleged involvement in poisoning plot hoax. Read complete article

Russia sentences ex-US marine to 16 years in prison for espionage

US denounces Russian court's verdict against Paul Whelan, who is accused of obtaining state secrets. Read complete article

Taxi driver turns hearse driver as India coronavirus cases spike

With government-run ambulances scarce, Mohammad Aamir Khan began ferrying dead bodies amid mounting pandemic deaths. Read complete article

Why a US blogger is at the centre of controversy in Pakistan

Cynthia Ritchie has created a political storm after accusing opposition politicians of raping her back in 2011. Read complete article

Connecting clues, doctors treat COVID-linked illness in children

Otherwise healthy young patients are falling seriously ill with largely unknown PMIS, which seems to follow COVID-19. Read complete article

Brazil protests: Mass rally against govâ€™t response to outbreak

Blaming Brazil's Bolsonaro, thousands rally against the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Read complete article

Egyptian LGBT activist commits suicide in Canada

Outspoken LGBT rights advocate Sara Hegazi was imprisoned and tortured in Egypt before seeking asylum in Canada. Read complete article

In Pictures: New cases force lockdown around Beijing food market

China's capital raced to control a fresh coronavirus outbreak linked to a wholesale food market in Beijing. Read complete article

US: Drive-in cinemas make a comeback amid COVID-19 pandemic

How drive-in movie theatres are keeping the shared experience of cinema alive during the global pandemic. Read complete article

Atlanta police shooting of Black man was a homicide, coroner says

Autopsy conducted on Rayshard Brooks concluded he died from blood loss and organ injuries caused by two gunshot wounds. Read complete article

Afghan government, Taliban agree on Doha as venue for talks

The intra-Afghan dialogue will be the first high-level meeting between the two sides after years of fighting. Read complete article

'Reckless': Djokovic tennis event gets flak over coronavirus fear

Despite pandemic, players give high fives, hug in front of closely seated fans at charity tournament in Serbia. Read complete article

Adel Kamel: Egyptian classic rediscovered in English

The 1941 Malim the Great translated into English in April reignites the renowned writer's work for a new generation. Read complete article

Police officer, two fighters killed in northern Kenya gun battle

A young boy was also injured in the attack that happened in Mandera county near the border with Somalia, police say. Read complete article

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