India administered more Covid jabs in August than all G7 countries put together
India’s Covid vaccination drive outpaced all Group of Seven (G7) countries combined during August, as…More
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Japanese police arrest underwear thief suspected of stealing more than 700 bras and panties from laundromats
Police have arrested Tetsuo Urata on suspicion of stealing 730 pieces of women’s underwear from…More
Australia receives first batch of Pfizer Covid vaccines from UK swap deal
With nearly half its population still under lockdown, the Australian government has taken delivery of…More
Japan’s vaccine minister tops polls to lead government after PM Suga steps down following criticism over pandemic handling
Japan’s vaccination minister Taro Kono leads polls in the race to become the next prime…More
Philippines moves to ‘granular lockdowns’ in bid to revive the country’s economy
The Philippine government has announced that the stay-at-home order in its capital will be lifted…More
Manhunt launched after 6 Palestinian militants escape high-security Israeli prison by tunnel through drainage system
Six Palestinian militants are on the run after tunneling their way through a small opening…More
‘War has ended’ in Afghanistan, Taliban says, despite resistance’s claims that Panjshir Valley is still not lost
The war in Afghanistan has ended, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said, declaring those who…More
Afghan resistance rejects Taliban claims of gaining ‘full control’ of Panjshir province
The Taliban’s announcement that it had seized complete control of Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold…More
Taliban gained ‘full control’ of Panjshir province, spokesman claims
The Taliban forces have seized complete control of Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold of the…More
German ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, dies just 2 weeks after taking up Beijing post – foreign ministry
The newly-appointed German ambassador to China and former foreign policy advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel,…More