World

Washington, June 15: The overall global COVID-19 caseload has topped 176 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.80 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Tuesday…

Spooky pictures of millions of spider webs blanketing whole areas of a region in Australia have left people in fear of an "apocalypse". Millions of spiders covered the state of Victoria in thick cobwebs after floods forced them to seek…

Moscow, June 15: AstraZeneca announced on Tuesday that the clinical trial of its long-acting antibody cocktail has not provided evidence of effectiveness in protecting people exposed to the coronavirus. The trial…

The Green Party of Canada has triggered a process that could remove Annamie Paul from the party's leadership. According to party members with knowledge of the issue, the party's federal council will hold a vote on July 15 on whether to…

A woman who loved visiting her local gym and would go there to work out up to six days a week claims she's been banned from the place after exposing a trainer that groped her. Fern Villaceran, an accountant who lives with her parents in…

New Delhi, June 15: The Supreme Court on Tuesday brought the curtain down on 9-year old criminal proceedings that were initiated in India against two Italian marines accused of killing of two fishermen off the…

The body of a nine-year-old boy has been discovered at a house sparking a police investigation. The boy was found unresponsive at a home in the St. Johnston area of east Donegal, Ireland, on Monday night and was pronounced dead a short time…

Buoyed by days of partnership-building sessions with America's democratic allies, Joe Biden arrived in Geneva on Tuesday for the most-watched and tensest part of his first European tour as US President: talks with Russia's Vladimir…

Brussels, June 15: The Belgian Parliament on Tuesday passed a joint motion recognising 'crimes against humanity' and a 'serious risk of genocide' being perpetrated against the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, becoming…

Documents related to the firing of two scientists from the high-security laboratory in Winnipeg, and the transfer of viruses to a research facility in Wuhan are too sensitive to hand over to the special committee on Canada-China relations,…

Ikea has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees over a number of years and has been fined £946,000 by French authorities. Two former Ikea France executives were convicted and fined over the scheme and given suspended prison…

Kathmandu, June 15: After a pause of three days, the COVID-19 vaccination drive resumed in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Monday. Officials at COVID-19 Operation Centre started their work earlier yesterday to resume…

A couple transformed their old and dull-looking 1850s into a modern and colourful home in an incredible DIY transformation. Lilian Gougeon and Valentin Richard, both 27, purchased the property in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais, in 2018, paying…

Islamabad, June 15: In a major setback for Pakistan's dwindling economy, two of its largest lenders - World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) -- have deferred approval of another USD 1 billion worth of…

Foreign athletes competing at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could be kicked out of Japan if they violate regulations aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus infections, according to a rule book released…

Australian cow and sheep farmers, winemakers, whisky drinkers and young people looking to live overseas are the big winners from a historic free trade deal with the UK, according to new details released by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.The…

Versailles, Jun 15: A French court ordered home furnishings giant Ikea to pay more than 1 million euros (USD 1.2 million) in fines and damages Tuesday over a campaign to spy on union representatives, employees and…

If you have a normal job and want to get rich in Australia, investing is the key to making it happen. But if you’re early on in your investment journey, getting started can seem overwhelming (not to mention expensive).It can also be…

China’s military sent 28 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone Tuesday — the largest-known incursion to date — just days after Group of Seven nations urged “the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues.”The massive…

Beijing, June 15: China has said radiation levels remained normal at the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong province and there were no safety concerns, after the station's French operator and part-owner…

The latest: The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers who will suffer financially from its decision to delay the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England by four…

The big story from last weekend’s Group of Seven summit of advanced economies in Cornwall, England, was “the United States is back.” U.S. President Joe Biden was greeted like the prodigal son. His commitment to multilateralism,…

Japan's state-run mass COVID-19 vaccination centers plan to start inoculating people under the age of 65 as early as Thursday, in an expanded drive to fill in vacant appointments, a government source said Tuesday.The centers in Tokyo…

New Delhi, June 15: Fashion brand Zara is facing an internet backlash after its Head Designer Vanessa Perilman sent a controversial message to Palestinian model Qaher Hashash on a pro-Palestine post. Qaher shared a…

Tokyo reported 337 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with less than a week before the coronavirus state of emergency covering the capital and other areas is set to expire.The daily caseload in the capital was down slightly from the 369…

A series of system failures that hit Japanese megabank Mizuho Bank earlier this year, including many of its automated teller machines, were due to poor operation and management rather than system defects, a third-party panel concluded…

The dollar rose past ¥110 in Tokyo trading Tuesday, helped by real demand-backed buying and higher stock prices.At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.04, up from ¥109.69 at the same time Monday. The euro was at $1.2144, up from $1.2117,…

Manila, June 15: The Philippines has extended the travel ban for all inbound travellers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until June 30, presidential…

Vladimir Putin has showcased his "Dagger" hypersonic missile ahead of the summit with Joe Biden. Footage released by Russia shows the country's latest war games in the Arctic as Putin prepares for his showdown talks with the US President.…

The Tokyo stock market extended its rally Tuesday, led by vigorous buying of technology shares in the wake of the U.S. tech sector’s record-breaking advance.The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange jumped 279.50…