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Middle East

Beirut blast: French forensic teams, FBI join probe into cause of explosion

For many Lebanese, the best hope for answers about what caused the Beirut blast lies with French for..

Europe

Surge in Spain’s Covid-19 cases prompts regional smoking ban

Issued on: 14/08/2020 – 01:52 Two Spanish regions attracting tourists introduced outdoor smoking b..

Europe

France: British holidaymakers rush to return home after UK quarantine move

British holidaymakers in France have been rushing to return home to avoid having to self-isolate for..

Asia

North Korea lifts lockdown in border town after suspected COVID-19 case ‘inconclusive’

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a three week lockdown in the city of Kaesong and nearb..

Asia

China reports 30 new COVID-19 cases

SHANGHAI: China reported 30 new coronavirus cases on the mainland on Aug 13, up from 19 on the previ..

Asia

Bar on medics with degrees from Pak-occupied areas

NEW DELHI: The decision not to allow persons who have obtained medical degrees from Pakistan-occupie..

Asia

Cong writes to govt for advisory on TV debates

NEW DELHI: Following the death of its spokesman, Rajiv Tyagi, after a cacophonous TV debate, Congres..

Asia

Singer Zubeen assaulted in Guwahati

Popular singer Zubeen Garg was allegedly abused, assaulted, and threatened by some inebriated men, i..

Asia

China air pollution falls 10.8% because of COVID-19 slowdown

SHANGHAI: China saw average concentrations of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5 fall b..

Asia

1 in 5 at Kashmir jail tests positive as India COVID-19 cases soar

SRINAGAR, India: One in five prisoners at the largest jail in Indian Kashmir has tested positive for..