Country's borders to remain closed until at least end of 2021, says New Zealand PM

China uses bullet train to move soldiers for exercise in border area in Tibet

China began operations of a bullet train that connects Lhasa, the capital to Tibet

3 Rockets strike Israel from Lebanon, Israeli army says no causality reported

Three rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday which caused warning sirens to sound in the Kiryat Shmona area

Death toll from China's Henan floods jumps to 302, up from 99 last week

Authorities in central Chinese province of Henan have revised the death toll from last month’s floods to 302 as of Monday

French cybersecurity agency confirms phones of 2 journalists hacked with Pegasus

France’s cybersecurity agency has confirmed the mobile phones of two French journalists were hacked with the Pegasus spyware

Tokyo Olympic Games open with toned-down ceremony showcasing Japan's grandeur & rich cultural heritage

The biggest sporting event in the world 32nd Summer Olympic Games were officially declared open

Bangladesh food factory fire: At least 49 killed in blaze outside Dhaka, rescue ops underway

At least 49 people have died in a fire that broke out at a food and beverage factory outside the country’s capital

WHO warns new COVID wave inevitable in Europe as cases rise by 10 percent

COVID-19 infections have risen by 10% in a week in Europe after two months in decline and the risk of a new wave of cases is growing

International Yoga Day being celebrated across the Globe today

The 7th International Day of Yoga is being observed today.

NASA announces two new missions to Venus