COVID-19 patient escapes from hospital in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday launched a manhunt to track down…
UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi tests positive for coronavirus
The head of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, has been…
Namibia bans movement of cattle following FMD outbreak
The Namibian Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday banned the movement of all…
World’s billionaires get even richer during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made the super-rich around the globe even richer,…
India issues guidelines for festivals as COVID-19 daily cases hit 72,049
India logged 72,049 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, taking its tally past…
At vice-presidential debate, Trump’s health likely to be in focus
Donald Trump’s health is likely to take centre stage at Wednesday’s vice-presidential…
Tanzania’s central bank says economy on track amid COVID-19 pandemic
Tanzania’s economy continued to perform satisfactorily despite spill-over effects from the global…
Belgium tightens social contact rules as coronavirus cases surge
Belgium will tighten coronavirus restrictions at the end of the week, limiting…
UN rights chief demands release of all political prisoners in Iran
UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet said on Tuesday that Iran should release…
Pakistani court frees man sentenced to death for blasphemy
A Pakistani court on Tuesday acquitted Sawan Masih, a Christian man, sentenced…