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US hits 70 pc vaccination rate a month late, amid a surge
The US has finally reached President Joe Biden's goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot in the arms of 70 per cent of American adults – a month...
Pakistan reimposes restrictions in major cities as fourth wave grips...
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the nerve centre of the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, revised its guidelines for a...
Jihadis in Niger attack military supply mission, killing 15
At least six other soldiers remain missing after Saturday's attack in the Torodi area of the Tillaberi region as defense and security forces were...
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott undertaking 5-day visit to India
Abbott is visiting India in his capacity as the Australian Prime Minister's Special Trade Envoy for India.
Citing Taliban violence, US expands Afghan refugee programme
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in the United States to include current and former employees...
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 prefectures, joining Tokyo and Okinawa, due to a resurgence...
California wildfire burns over 244,000 acres
The Dixie Fire in Northern California which erupted on July 14, has burned more than 244,000 acres of land so far, according to state officials.
Taliban has changed since 20 yrs ago, more cruel now: Ghani
In remarks amid the escalating violence in Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani has said that the Taliban has changed since 20 years ago, adding that...