Reacting to the comments made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the recent visit by the Vice President, New Delhi reminded Beijing that "Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable and integral part of India”. Watch MEA's briefing on this topic.

India: Indian Government rebuffs China's remarks on Arunachal

Following the formation of the new advisory group on dangerous pathogens, the WHO now says 'this may be our last chance to know the origins of Covid 19 pandemic'.

W.H.O: Our best and last chance to probe covid origin

Armed clashes have broken out in Beirut during a protest, people were seen protesting against the lead judge who was investigating the last year's massive blast in the city's port.

Lebanon: Deadly chaos erupts during Beirut blast probe

At least 46 people have been killed after fire engulfed a residential building in southern Taiwan. More than 60 others have been hospitalized, some in critical condition.

Taiwan: Fire engulfs apartment building in Kaohsiung city

After a day of complete blackout, Lebanon's power supply was restored to normal. 2 of the biggest power stations in Lebanon were shut down because of a fuel shortage.

Lebanon: Army provides gas oil to secure power for 3 days

The leader of nuclear-armed North Korea has blamed the united state for tensions in the Korean peninsula. He has defended Pyongyang's weapon program, claiming it is necessary in the face of hostile united States.

Kim Jong Un: US reason for tension in Korean peninsula

The Afghan economy is on the verge of a collapse with famine and other crises looming and in their diplomatic push to gain international support as well as assistance to avoid a humanitarian disaster, the Taliban will hold face-to-face talks with US and European envoys.

Taliban delegation to meet EU representatives in Doha

Responding to China, the Taiwan president made a fierce national day speech, saying the country would keep bolstering its defenses to ensure that nobody forces them to take the path that China has laid down.

Taiwan: President Tsai Ing-Wen, makes a fierce national day speech

The island Murano is known for its long tradition of glassmaking however, the surge in methane prices has dealt a blow to the glassblowers of the island. They are now struggling to fulfill the orders and forced to work at a loss.

Italy: Murano Glassblowers struggle amid price surge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually participate in the G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Summit, which has been organized to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The agenda of the meeting will include a discussion on response to humanitarian needs and access to basic services and livelihood.

PM Modi to address G20 summit on Afghanistan

A Columbian nun who was captured by al-Qaeda-linked Mali jihadists in 2017 has finally been released after four years. Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez was taken hostage on 7 February 2017 in southern Mali near the border with Burkina Faso where she had been working as a missionary.

Colombian nun kidnapped in 2017 freed

Iran's foreign minister has expressed optimism on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal after US President Joe Biden expressed willingness to resume talks. The Nuclear deal was left on life support when the Americans decided to unilaterally walk out of the deal under the leadership of Donald Trump.

Biden shows willingness to return to nuclear deal

Pakistan Cricket Board chief has said that Indian businesses are sustaining cricket in Pakistan. If India cuts off funding, the Pakistan Board could collapse. What explains the decay of Pakistani cricket? Is a turnaround possible? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan cricket at India's mercy

The Belgian capital has decided to restore the polluted Senne river and bring back nature to the city. Senne river became a victim of the Industrial Revolution and a dumping ground for industrial waste.

Brussels: Senne river became a dumping ground for industrial waste

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that US-led alliances like QUAD, AUKUS, are seeking to undermine ASEAN-centric cooperation formats in the Asia-Pacific.

Sergey Lavrov: US led alliances erode ASEAN-centric formats

Italy has surpassed China's COVID-19 death toll. In the last 24 hours 427 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Italy. A nurse in Italy warned that the coronavirus had pushed heath workers to their limit as they as they deal with a rapidly increasing death toll.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italian medical workers on their toes to combat COVID-19