The government has said it plans to vaccinate 70 per cent of the country's high-risk population by the end of the year.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy were only 133 when Venice Carnival shuddered to a stop last year; now they have crossed 2.5m.

Some protesters hoisted the Khalistan flag on a minaret of the historic Red Fort monument.

The ceremony had been largely stripped of its usual pomp and circumstance due to Covid-19 and security concerns.

“The pandemic is a bit of a worry, but we are taking all precautions,” says organiser.

Demonstrators have blocked several roads in Karachi; Shia Hazara community braves freezing temperatures during sit-in.

Trump supporters broke into the Capitol building in bid to overturn US election results.

“The illegal trade is growing, there is more money being spent, more pursuit from the Gulf.”

With elaborate and flamboyant motifs, truck art is one of Pakistan’s best known cultural exports and inspires exhibitions abroad.

With over 1.7 million people dead and 82m infected globally with Covid, this year's end is like none other in memory.

Special services and cake-cutting ceremonies were held in illuminated churches across the country.

“Now the only way to see storytellers in Peshawar is to go to the cemetery.”

Men, women and children gathered in traditional Sindhi attire to sing and dance on Culture Day.

For more than a week, farmers have marched towards Delhi on their tractors and trucks like an army.

Transporting an adult elephant by plane is no small task, and has only been undertaken a handful of times.

Although traditional revelry was mute, there was no sign that people were staying home.

Biden supporters have expressed fears the Republican incumbent may not accept the election result if he were to lose.