297 new cases of coronavirus in Qatar, 271 recoveries and two deaths

297 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 were announced today. 271 people have recovered from the virus during the past 24 hours ...

297 new cases of coronavirus in Qatar, 271 recoveries and two deaths

India begins examination of plane's black box after deadly crash

Indian investigators on Sunday began examining the black box of a Boeing-737 that overshot a runway on its second attempt, killing 18 people in the country's worst aviation accident in a decade.

India begins examination of plane's black box after deadly crash

UK PM says schools must open in September

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said reopening schools in September was a social, economic and moral imperative and insisted they would be able to operate safely ...

UK PM says schools must open in September

US begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades

A senior member of US President Donald Trump's administration landed in Taiwan Sunday for Washington's highest level visit since switching diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, a trip Beijing has condemned.

US begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades

Beirut port blast crater 43 metres deep: security official

The huge chemical explosion that hit Beirut's port, devastating large parts of the Lebanese capital and claiming over 150 lives, left a 43-metre (141 foot) deep crater, a security official said Sunday.

Beirut port blast crater 43 metres deep: security official

Afghan peace talks close after Taliban prisoner release approved

The Afghan government and the Taliban are ‘on the verge’ of peace talks, after thousands of prominent Afghans approved the release of about 400 contentious militant prisoners, Kabul's lead negotiator said Sunday.

Afghan peace talks close after Taliban prisoner release approved

New Zealand reaches 100-day milestone without virus transmission

New Zealand marked 100 days on Sunday with no recorded cases of the coronavirus in the community but health officials warned there was no room for complacency.

New Zealand reaches 100-day milestone without virus transmission

Sri Lanka's prime minister sworn in after record victory at polls

Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in Sunday as Sri Lanka's prime minister after a landslide victory for the ruling party in Wednesday's parliamentary elections, officials said.

Sri Lanka's prime minister sworn in after record victory at polls

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