Boris criticises new wave of migrant boat crossings
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday slammed a recent wave of…
World’s most expensive coronavirus mask created
An Israeli jeweller is creating what he says will be the world’s…
China sanctions 11 U.S. officials over Hong Kong affairs
China imposed sanctions on 11 U.S. citizens including legislators on Monday in…
Sri Lanka re-opens schools amid COVID-19 caution
All state-owned schools across Sri Lanka re-opened after being shut for over…
Kyrgyzstan cancels COVID-19 tests for arrivals
Kyrgyzstan’s tally of COVID-19 cases reached 40,177 on Monday with 258 new…
COVID-19: Pakistan lifts restrictions in spite of concerns from medics
Pakistan on Monday lifted restrictions imposed to stem the spread of COVID-19,…
Several dead, many missing after monsoon rains in Pakistan
At least 13 people are dead after heavy monsoon rains and flooding…
Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban to start peace talks
Afghanistan agreed on Sunday to release 400 “hard-core” Taliban prisoners, paving the…
Lebanese judge orders detention of top officials after port blast
A Beirut judge has ordered the detention of the director of Lebanese…
U.S. imposes sanctions on Central African rebel leader
The U.S. has imposed sanctions against a rebel leader in the Central…