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New York will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms
New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who wants to…
Car bomb hits near Kabul ‘Green Zone’, six dead
A car bomb blast followed by sporadic gunfire hit Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Tuesday near…
California wildfire burns over 244,000 acres
The Dixie Fire in Northern California which erupted on July 14, has burned more than…
Taliban more cruel now than past, says Ghani
In remarks amid the escalating violence in Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani has said that the…
US expands Afghan refugee programme
The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens from Afghanistan…
Japan imposes state of emergency in 4 more areas
A state of emergency was on Monday imposed in Japan’s Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Osaka…
Myanmar likely to hold general elections in late 2023
Myanmar is likely to hold new general elections in the second half of 2023, Commander-in-Chief…
Taliban targeting critics with revenge killings
Taliban forces in Afghanistan are targeting known critics for attack despite claiming that they have…
Indonesia reports 30,738 new Covid cases, 1,604 deaths
The number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 30,738 within one day to 3,440,396,…
French Minister’s phone investigated in spyware case
The phone of France’s finance minister Bruno Le Maire is currently being investigated to determine…
COVID-19 cases surge in Sydney
New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, reported 210 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on…
Manila to revert to strictest lockdown next week
The Philippiness’ capital city of Manila will revert to the strictest lockdown from August 6…
US issues new Cuba sanctions, more to come
The United States imposed sanctions on the Cuban police force and two of its leaders…
4th virus wave possible if steps not taken: Canada
Canada’s chief public health officer said Friday that the country could face a fourth wave…
French finance minister’s phone investigated in Pegasus spyware case
The phone of France’s finance minister Bruno Le Maire is currently being investigated to determine…
COVID-19: Japan faces wrath of hosting Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics organisers on Thursday (July 29) announced 24 new COVID-19 cases, including three…
Vietnam locks down capital Hanoi for 15 days as cases rise
Vietnam announced a 15-day lockdown in the capital Hanoi starting Saturday as a coronavirus surge…
Malaysia sees 15,573 new COVID-19 cases, 144 deaths
Malaysia reported 15,573 new COVID-19 infections in the highest daily spike since the outbreak, bringing…
Biden assures Afghan of continued US support
With the last U.S. forces on the way out of Afghanistan, U.S. President Joe Biden…
Osaka lights flame as Japan’s COVID-hit Games open
Japan’s global superstar Naomi Osaka on Friday lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the start…