Thousands ignore Minneapolis curfew as US protests spread
The Pentagon has ordered the Army to put military police units on alert to head to the city on short notice.
White House calls Twitter’s bluff in war over Trump tweets
Reposts a tweet the social media giant had concealed for violating its rules against ‘glorifying violence’.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle virus
Developing and some small nations fear rich countries pumping resources into finding vaccines will muscle their way to the front of the queue, once a candidate succeeds.
China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'
The move comes as China threatened to retaliate after the US revoked Hong Kong's special status.
US issues workplace health and safety plan as offices reopen
Ban seating in common areas and face coverings mandatory at all times.
Troops deployed as anti-racism protests spread in US
President Donald Trump blasts local officials, labels the protesters “thugs” and threatens a harsh crackdown.
India surpasses China with 4,706 Covid-19 deaths
Russia reports a record increase in fatalities.
In a first, ship with fertiliser for Afghanistan berths at Gwadar Port
This is the first time Gwadar port is being used for import of urea by the Afghan government.
Taliban storm Afghan border post, kill 14 security men
A government official says efforts to extend ceasefire are continuing.
China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong
China's new law for Hong Kong will allow Chinese security agencies to operate openly there.
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South Asia
India surpasses China with 4,706 Covid-19 deaths
Russia reports a record increase in fatalities.
In a first, ship with fertiliser for Afghanistan berths at Gwadar Port
This is the first time Gwadar port is being used for import of urea by the Afghan government.
Taliban storm Afghan border post, kill 14 security men
A government official says efforts to extend ceasefire are continuing.
Second Indian spy drone shot down along LoC within three days: ISPR
The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres on Pakistan's side of the LoC in Nekrun sector, says ISPR.
