Congress is now considering four weeks of paid family and medical leave, down from the 12 weeks that were initially proposed in the Democrats’ spending plan. If the plan becomes law, the United States will no longer be one of six countries in the world — and the only rich country — without any form of national paid leave.

The world ‘has found a way to do this’: The US lags on paid leave

Top commanders of the Indian Army on Monday carried out a comprehensive review of the country's security challenges, including in eastern Ladakh and other sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, on the opening day of a four-day conference, people familiar with the developments said.

Indian Army commanders review situation along LAC with China

A German court on Monday found a woman guilty of "crimes against humanity in the form of enslavement" for allowing a Yazidi girl to die of thirst. Jennifer Wenisch, 30, was found guilty of letting a five-year-old Yazidi girl die and also for joining the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation.

Islamic State woman gets jail term in Germany for allowing Yazidi child to die

According to reports, a man was sentenced to six months in prison for releasing rats in his workplace. The man who reportedly belongs to Ireland committed the offence allegedly after differences with an employee over a long period of time.

'Uniquely wicked': Man gets jail for releasing rats in his office

Sudan's General Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency in the country as soldiers arrested members of the country's cabinet. Burhan said: "We guarantee the armed forces' commitment to completing the democratic transition until we hand over to a civilian elected government.

Sudan's general declares state of emergency, dissolves government

After Russian and Chinese warships held joint patrol in the Pacific, Japan said Russian ships had entered the Sea of Japan after passing through Tsushima Strait.

Japan spots Russian warships after joint drills with China

After Turkey's President Erdogan threatened to expel ambassadors from ten countries, Germany expressed concern while adding that there had not received any notification from the government.

Germany 'concerned' after Erdogan threatens to expel foreign envoys

Amid tensions along the Line of Control(LAC) with India, China adopted a law to strengthen border protection. The new law was adopted by Chinese lawmakers. It seeks to "strengthen border defence" and support economic and social development.

China's new law seeks to 'strengthen border defence'

Two months after the evacuation of 80,000 Afghans fleeing the Taliban takeover, most have cleared subsequent vetting for admission into the United States. Some initially raised possible security issues - such as evacuees who shared a name with terrorism suspects — but were absolved on closer scrutiny.

US struggles with Afghan evacuees weeded out, and now in limbo

T20 World Cup in Pics: Captain Kohli thwarts Pakistan; check his top shots

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Sunday in the northeastern region with the epicentre reportedly in Yilan county. Although there were no reports of any casualties, however, chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) informed that it had evacuated its employees.

6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan; no casualties

This India vs Pakistan ODI was a classic T20 played in Kolkata

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