In China, the country's rich population is considering the unthinkable, they want to leave the country but why? Well, China's zero Covid policy has scarred them, here's our report.

China: Citizens worth $48 billion want to leave the country

To curb the population’s rise and keep a check on sexually transmitted diseases, condoms are distributed for free or at very cheap rates. But this is not the case with all the countries in the world.

This is the country where a packet of condoms costs more than a TV

The chief of the German army vented his frustration over what he sees as the long-running neglect of military readiness in his country in an unusual public rant a few hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, adding that the army was in bad shape.

German army chief 'fed up' with neglect of country's military

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revealed that as new variants of the deadly coronavirus continue to spread all across the globe, support for authoritarianism has seen a surge and democratic standards have fallen around the world.

Democracy reduced in UK and Spain? This study reveals the most and the least democratic countries

Austria becomes the first country in Europe to mandate the Covid vaccine, meaning Austrians over the age of 18 should be vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus starting from Saturday or they can face a heavy fine.

This country in Europe becomes the first to make Covid vaccine compulsory

By the numbers, 2021 was a boom year for the U.S. economy. Back in 2020, many forecasters expected a sluggish recovery, with unemployment staying high for years.

Opinion: More thoughts on America’s feel-bad boom

Beijing has imposed a fine of over $7,000 and also issued a warning to Japanese-owned 7-Eleven after it listed the island of Taiwan as a country and displayed maps and borders that China claimed are false.

'Wrongful act': Beijing fines 7-Eleven for calling Taiwan an 'independent country'

Ecuador has become the first country to make Covid vaccines mandatory for children as young as five years. "In Ecuador, vaccination against Covid-19 is declared compulsory," the health ministry said in a statement.

Ecuador becomes first country to mandate Covid vaccines for children from age of 5

Omicron chaos: A list of countries that have reported cases of new variant

In what has been deemed as a "magnificent milestone" by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the country has reached an inoculation rate of 80 per cent for those aged 16 and older.

'Magnificent milestone': Australia to soon become one of world's most vaccinated countries

Around 22 Afghan students, who are enrolled in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Indian capital New Delhi, don’t want to go back, and sought extension of visas through academic courses.

Afghan students in Indian varsity fear for safety in home country, want visa extension 

Belarus' border security agency has announced a severe tightening of already strict rules limiting citizens' ability to exit the country to curb the spread of the COVID-19.

Belarus imposes new rules restricting citizens from leaving country

Poland will buy 24 armed drones from Turkey, the Polish defence minister said on Saturday, becoming the first NATO member to buy Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Poland to become first NATO country to buy Turkish drones 

As the world continues to battle with the pandemic, South Africa’s health minister has announced that two Covid variants of concern have been detected in the country.

South Africa detects COVID-19 variants first found in India, UK

The Maldives has become the first country in South Asia to open its borders. The Indian Ocean Island country will open its borders on July 15 to the world. The country had closed its borders on March 27 due to the COVID crisis, impacting its largely tourism-dependent economy.

Covid-19: Maldives becomes first South Asian country to open borders

Italy has locked down much of the country's north over the Coronavirus outbreak. South Korea has introduced a new policy for purchasing masks. This report tells you how different countries are fighting the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: The Global Battle against Wuhan Coronavirus

Clashes, jeers and stone-pelting during coronavirus evacuation in Ukraine

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was stopped from leaving the country by security officials at the Lahore airport late Tuesday night. According to the Federal Investigation Agency, Gilani had reached the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore to catch his flight for South Korea via Bangkok to attend a conference.

Former Pakistan PM Gilani stopped from leaving country

Search giant Google Saturday dedicated a special doodle to mark India's 70th Republic Day, which captured the country's architectural and cultural legacy as well as its rich bio-diversity.

Google doodle showcases Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's heritage as country celebrates 70th Republic Day

China's foreign ministry said on Sunday that no developing country would fall into a debt trap simply because of its cooperation with Beijing. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comment in an online statement responding to remarks made by US Vice President Mike Pence.

No developing country will fall into debt trap by cooperating with us: China

These universities have been declared as fake and are not entitled to confer any degrees.

University Grants Commission releases list of 24 'self-styled', fake varsities in country

Human rights groups have expressed alarm over the Communist-ruled country's biggest crackdown?on?activists?in?years.

Vietnam jails dissident in crackdown on activists

Australia is making efforts to make theirs a disabled-friendly country

Video: Why a new Australian banknote is a blessing for the visually impaired

The country has turned away 13,000 people without valid documentation in the first six months, already 4,000 more than in the whole of 2015

Germany has curbed open-door policy for migrants, government data reveals

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