Russia says medics to get anti-Covid shots in two weeks, rejects 'groundless' safety concerns
The vaccine has not yet completed its final trials and some scientists fear Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety.
3 killed, 100 others arrested in India after violence erupts over anti-Islam Facebook post
At least 60 officers were injured on Tuesday after a furious crowd attacked a police station and set vehicles on fire
World urged to halt genocide of Kashmiri Muslims
Indian govt trying to change demography of held Kashmir, says AJK president.
Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate
Biden on Twitter called Harris “a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants.”
Spain again grapples with Europe’s worst virus infection rate
It reported nearly 5,000 cases every day over last week, a higher amount than that of UK, France, Germany and Italy combined.
Iran jails two as spies for Israel, Germany and UK
Judiciary spokesman says five more people have been arrested recently for alleged espionage.
Hong Kongers rush to buy pro-democracy newspaper
Defiant daily increases its print run from normal circulation of 70,000 to 550,000.
Malaysia’s former minister, wife face graft charges
Lim Guan Eng says the accusations against him and his wife are “baseless and politically motivated”.
NZ locks down Auckland after first local virus cases in 102 days
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern says “this is something we have prepared for.”
Lukashenko challenger makes ‘difficult decision’ to leave Belarus
Says she left out of concern for her children.
Highlights
South Asia
World urged to halt genocide of Kashmiri Muslims
Indian govt trying to change demography of held Kashmir, says AJK president.
Police in occupied Kashmir probe claims of staged army gunbattle
Official says police are taking “all necessary steps to ascertain facts” in the killing of three young men.
Top UN official urges Kashmir dispute resolution
Volkan Bozkir meets PM Imran, FM Qureshi; announces appointment of Pakistani diplomat as his deputy chief of cabinet.
Minorities panel condemns killing of 11 Hindus in India
NMC chairperson Cheela Ram Kewalani says India should show humane attitude towards minorities.
