After China's Xi'an city reported 52 new COVID-19 on Wednesday, authorities ordered a strict lockdown as millions were asked to stay home. Xi'an located in northern China has reported 143 COVID-19 cases so far.

China puts millions under lockdown after virus outbreak in Xi'an city

India successfully test-fired the surface-to-surface ballistic missile "Pralay" off the Odisha coast on Wednesday. The missile was tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Watch: India successfully test-fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile Pralay

Across the nation, COVID-19 cases are surging and the omicron variant is spreading, throwing the scheduling of schools, concerts and sports leagues into question.

‘A lot of uncertainty’: COVID-19 surge puts many Americans on edge about travelling

Saudi Arabia did the unexpected over the weekend as it threw a giant rave party. The four-day electronic music festival complete with psychedelic lights and international DJs was held in the deserts of Riyadh with the blessings and money of the Saudi royal family.

Men and women dance together in unusual, giant rave party in Saudi Arabia

Thailand reimposed mandatory coronavirus quarantine measures for foreign tourists on Tuesday, nixing a quarantine-free travel scheme as the kingdom seeks to stifle the spread of the Omicron variant.

Amid Omicron threat, Thailand reimposes quarantine for travellers

According to reports, Israel was involved in the killing of Iran's Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force commander General Qassem Soleimani in January last year. Soleimani was killed by a US drone strike at the Baghdad airport which was ordered by former President Trump.

Israel's ex-military intelligence chief confirms involvement in Soleimani's murder

Pakistan's Supreme Court has come down heavily on the country's military establishment, pointing out that land meant for defence purposes was being misused for commercial activities.

Mall on defence land: How Pak military misused land for commercial purposes

According to reports, Israeli companies have been found guilty of illegally exporting cruise missiles to China. The Israeli state attorney office connected to the finance department said ten Israeli suspects including three companies committed security violations to sell the missiles to China.

Israeli companies, individuals indicted for illegally selling cruise missiles to China: Report

According to a White House official, the US will distribute 500 million free COVID-19 tests and mobilise military medical practitioners and push ahead with vaccination amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.

US to send 500mn free tests, deploy military personnel to fight COVID-19 surge

US State Department's rewards for justice programme on Monday announced rewards of up to $5 million on terrorists who had attacked American nationals in 2015. The State Department said the terrorists from the Al Qaeda-linked terror organisation had killed writer Avijit Roy and wounded his wife Rafida Bonya Ahmed during the attack in Dhaka.

US announces $5 million reward for information on attack against Americans in Bangladesh

The Turkish Lira crashed to a record low due to Erodgan's proclamation. In the last 30 days, the Lira has lost 35 per cent of its value against the dollar. Overall, the currency has fallen by 50 per cent this year.

Turkey President Erdogan turns to Islam as Lira crashes

In a tit-for-tat move, Russia on Monday expelled two German diplomats after Berlin ordered two Russian diplomats to leave the country over the German court verdict last week which said Russian authorities were involved in the assassination of an ex-Chechen commander in a Berlin park two years ago.

Berlin park murder: Now, Russia expels German diplomats

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