In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eidul Fitr amid curfews, virus fears
Some countries have imposed round-the-clock curfews while others have allowed prayers with precautionary measures.
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First commercial space taxi a pit stop on Musk’s Mars quest
The company’s eccentric founder is planning to build a city on the red planet, and live there.
84-year-old alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Moscow
Saturn escaped from Berlin Zoo when it was bombed in 1943 and was found in 1946 by British soldiers.
Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eidul Fitr
Afghan president says his government "extends the offer of peace"; Taliban tell fighters "not to attack the enemy".
Erdogan, Trump reiterate solidarity against Covid-19
In a phone call, US and Turkish presidents discussed coronavirus situation, developments in Libya and Syria.
Top UN official warns of malicious emails on rise in pandemic
UNSC informed of reports about cyberattacks against healthcare organisations and medical facilities.
Three mega-events in China to follow Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO: Uncertainty grips next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics. Will there be fans or empty stadiums in 14 months?...
Zero cases in China as virus surges in Latin America, India
Concerns are rising in India, where new cases showed another record jump on Saturday, topping 6,000 for a second consecutive day.
India’s cases surge again; China opens Congress
The 6,088 fresh cases reported in India in the last 24 hours took the national total to 118,447.
Flooding forces evacuations in more Michigan communities
WEST BLOOMFIELD: More Central Michigan riverside residents evacuated their homes on Friday after being overwhelmed ...
Nasa’s newest test pilots are veteran astronauts
Hurley, 53, and Behnken, 49, are Nasa’s first test pilot crew in decades.
China boosts spending
BEIJING: China’s second most important leader on Friday promised higher spending to revive its pandemic-stricken...
IMF to give Ukraine $5bn
KYIV:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday it has reached an agreement with authorities in Ukraine...
China boosts spending but no big steps for virus-hit economy
Beijing sets no growth target due to “great uncertainty” of epidemic and to enable officials to focus on other goals.
'Political hit job': Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him
Trump has not only dismissed the findings of studies but suggested that their authors were motivated by politics.
Locusts, Covid-19, flooding pose ‘triple threat’ in Africa
Lockdowns imposed for the Covid-19 pandemic have slowed efforts to combat the locusts.
Dual dam failure in US state causes ‘devastating’ floods
The flooding has forced about 11,000 people to evacuate their homes in Midland area.
Funding for women’s cricket in England to be protected
LONDON: Plans for investing heavily in women’s cricket will be protected despite the economic fallout of the...
Pakistani immigrant who helped others dies of Covid-19
Shafqat immigrated to US in ’80s via Libya
Khalilzad urges all sides in Afghanistan to reduce violence
Visits Doha and Kabul, tries to resuscitate Afghan peace process