U.S. warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China
BEIJING (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department warned American citizens on Saturday to “exercise increased...
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China's southern Jiangxi province declares highest flood alert
BEIJING (Reuters) - The southern Chinese province of Jiangxi issued its highest flood warning on Saturday, ...
China's southern Jiangxi province declares highest flood alert
BEIJING (Reuters) - The southern Chinese province of Jiangxi issued its highest flood warning on Saturday, ...
India's Biocon secures approval use drug on coronavirus patients
(Reuters) - India’s Biocon Ltd has received regulatory approval for its drug Itolizumab to be used on coronavirus...
Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced...
HagiaSophia: should it be a mosque? a historical and Islamic perspective
“A place of worship - whether it be a Church or a mosque - should remain a place of worship, converting it into a...
U.S. sanctions highest ranking Chinese official yet over Uighur rights
Washington blacklisted Xinjiang region’s Communist Party Secretary...
China, India to hold new round of commander level talks: FM
The spokesperson informed that the situation along the border between China and India was basically...
Angering China, Australia suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong, extends visas
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Thursday it was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in response to...
Trump administration notifies UN of intent to withdraw from WHO
The notice of withdrawal was sent Monday to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
Iran to bolster Syria air defences, counter US 'pressure'
Iran has always denied sending forces to fight in Syria, saying it only has military...
Bella Hadid calls out Instagram for censoring her post about Palestine
Bella Hadid has called out Instagram for censoring a post that stated her father Mohammed Hadid was born in...
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for COVID-19
Today, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro announced live on television that he has tested positive for novel...
Germany eyes breakthrough in EU migration dispute this year
(Reuters) - Germany said on Tuesday it wants European Union nations to overcome a deadlock on how to handle refugees...
Despite downturn, Saudi Arabia pursues goal of doubling size of capital city
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is pressing on with plans to double the size and population of its capital city in...
Pompeo says U.S. looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok
U.S. lawmakers have raised national security concerns over TikTok’s handling of user data.
Pompeo says U.S. looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok
(Reuters) - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that the United States is “certainly looking at”...
Saudi Arabia announces Hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
Saudi Arabia decided in June to limit the number of domestic pilgrims attending the Hajj to around 1,000 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
China, India hold talks on border standoff
“China will continue firmly safeguarding our territorial sovereignty as well as peace and tranquility in the border areas,” Wang Yi said.
COVID-19: India becomes the third-most affected country as cases soar to 700k
The number of COVID-19 cases exceeded 700,000 in India today, making it the third worst-hit country by Coronavirus....
Israel launches spy satellite to keep a better eye on enemies
Israel on Monday launched a new spy satellite that it said would provide high-quality surveillance for its military...
USA reports less than 50,000 new COVID cases for the first time in 4 days
Coronavirus is still rampant in most countries but it's especially widespread across all the fifty states of ...
Dozens dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods, mudslides
The regional government confirmed 18 people had died, while another 16 were declared in a state of "cardio-respiratory arrest".
Ireland delays easing of travel restrictions until July 20
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland will ease quarantine restrictions on people travelling from abroad on July 20, with ...
US lawmaker pledges to raise Kashmiris’ rights abuses in Congress
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke of New York said she remained concerned over the human rights violation being committed in Kashmir.
Climate change 'fuelling deadly India lightning strikes'
Lightning strikes killed 147 people in the north Indian state of Bihar over the last 10 days.
Rapper Kanye West announces U.S. presidential bid on Twitter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American rapper Kanye West, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced on...
New Zealand's Ardern launches election campaign with promises of jobs, financing
(Reuters) - With promises of extra financing for small businesses and more jobs as a severe economic downturn looms,...
Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19
(Reuters) - Iran recorded its highest number of deaths from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period, official health...
Mainland China reports eight new coronavirus cases, two in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - China recorded eight new coronavirus cases for July 4, up from with three a day earlier, the...
