International Desk
China orders Covid-19 tests for travel
China has ordered some border cities to beef up vigilance against Covid-19 with measures such as mandatory testing for travellers, in its effort to prevent clusters caused by viruses arriving from abroad.
4 convicted for Brazil disco fire that killed 242
A Brazilian court convicted four people for their role in a nightclub fire that left 242 people dead nearly a decade ago, handing down sentences of up to 22 years.
Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of a girl
Boris and Carrie Johnson have announced the birth of a daughter, their second child since he became prime minister.
Gen Bipin body to be brought to Delhi, funeral Friday
The mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika, who were killed in a helicopter crash at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, will be brought to Delhi in a military plane on Thursday evening.
US to decide if Iran serious about nuclear talks
The United States will swiftly determine whether Tehran is acting in "good faith" in talks about reviving the Iran nuclear accord, a State Department spokesman said Wednesday.
Burkina Faso PM, govt resign
Burkina Faso's premier and government resigned as protests mounted against officials' inability to combat a wave of jihadist attacks that have killed thousands.
Indian defence chief's chopper crash kills 13 out of 14
A military chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 13 others crashed shortly after take-off on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force said.
Indian defence chief's chopper crash
A military chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 13 others crashed shortly after take-off on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force said.
Rohingya sue Facebook over hate speech
Dozens of Rohingya refugees in the UK and US have sued Facebook, accusing the social media giant of allowing hate speech against them to spread.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi awarded 4-year jail
A Myanmar court on Monday jailed ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi for four years for inciting dissent against the military and breaching Covid-19 rules, a spokesman for the ruling junta told AFP.
Indian forces mistakenly kill 14 civilians in Nagaland
At least 14 tribal civilians and one security personnel were mistakenly killed when Indian forces opened indiscriminate fire in India’s remote northeastern state of Nagaland.
No Omicron deaths yet, says WHO
The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been reported, the WHO said on Friday, as authorities worldwide rushed to stem the heavily mutated Covid-19 strain's spread amid warnings that it could damage the global economic recovery.
Passengers push plane off runway at Nepal airport
Passengers could be seen pushing a small aircraft away from the runway after its rear tyre burst.
All countries must prepare for Omicron surge: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Asia-Pacific and other countries of the world on Friday to boost healthcare capacity and fully vaccinate their people to prepare for a surge in Covid-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads globally despite travel curbs.
Saudi Arabia, UAE report first Omicron cases in Gulf
Saudi Arabia recorded the Gulf's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, followed hours later by a case in the UAE, health ministries in both countries said Wednesday.