For all the anti-America rhetoric in China, where did its President Xi Jinping send his daughter to study? Harvard University. Now, the prestigious academic institution is under scrutiny for its suspicious ties to China.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's personal link with Harvard University

Yoga is a new approach by the diplomatic security division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to boost mental health in the force amid coronavirus. At least 6,826 police personnel have tested positive for coronavirus with 21 reported fatalities as of June 10

Bangladesh battles deadly COVID-19: Dhaka police to make yoga sessions routine for officers

The US Food and Drug Administration came under fire from US President Donald Trump for revoking its emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus COVID-19. Trump said only US agencies have failed to grasp its benefit in fighting the virus. Based on new evidence, the FDA said it was no longer reasonable to believe that hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine may be effective in treating the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The US Food and Drug Administration came under fire from US President Donald Trump for revoking its emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus COVID-19. Trump said only US agencies have failed to grasp its benefit in fighting the virus. Based on new evidence, the FDA said it was no longer reasonable to believe that hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine may be effective in treating the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

US revokes emergency status of HCQ again: US FDA takes U-turn

The US Supreme Court has delivered a major victory for LGBT rights and a defeat for President Donald Trump's administration. The top court passed a ruling that a longstanding law barring workplace discrimination also protects gay and transgender employees.

US top court bars workplace discrimination: Extends civil rights to LGBT workers

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Tuesday on the clash between Indian and Chinese armies at Galwan Valley

LAC Stand-off: 'China unilaterally tried to change the status quo' says MEA

The iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris is set to reopen later this month, welcoming visitors back to the structure that defines the city’s skyline.

Paris' pride Eiffel Tower to reopen on 25th June

A Russian court on June 15 sentenced ex-US marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison in an espionage case. The trial was held behind closed doors since Whelan was accused of gathering state secrets, however, he called it a "sham trial" and asked for US President Donald Trump's intervention.

Russia: Paul Whelan sentenced on spying charges

China is making headlines yet again. Many people believe that China has beaten the US in the battle for world opinion over the handling of coronavirus. According to a new poll by The Alliance of Democracy's Foundation, only 3 out of 53 believe that the US has dealt with the pandemic better. Watch report.

Battle for world opinion over handling of COVID-19 | China | US

With effect from 6 am, the prices of petrol was increased by 47 paise per litre and diesel by 57 paise per litre in Delhi, compared to the previous day.

Petrol and diesel in India hiked sharply for 10th consecutive day

As the world comes to grips with the coronavirus pandemic the country's invest money and resources to push for a vaccine. Germany has taken a 23% stake in a private company and the company is called CureVac. Watch report.

Global race for Coronavirus vaccine: Germany buys 23% stake in CureVac

New Zealand said on Tuesday that it has two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK

New Zealand no longer COVID free, confirms two new cases

Amid rising coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, especially in Chennai, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on June 15 announced a 12-day "maximised restricted lockdown" in the capital city and its adjoining areas.

Fresh lockdown in Tamil Nadu from June 19-30: COVID-19 cases cross 44,000

US President Donald Trump is considering launching a $1 trillion infrastructure stimulus plan

Trump administration weighs $1 trillion proposal for infrastructure

The New York Police Department is disbanding its aggressive anti-crime unit as part of a nationwide push for policing reforms following the killing of George Floyd.

New York police dept disbands anti-crime unit amid pressure to reform

India registered over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for the fifth day in a row pushing tally to 3,43,091 on Tuesday

COVID-19: India records 380 deaths, 10,667 cases in last 24 hours | WION Dispatch

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar over the recent developments in Eastern Ladakh on Tuesday.

China asks India to not take unilateral actions over violent stand-off at Galwan Valley

North Korea has demolished the inter-Korean liaison office located in the Gaesong industrial complex in the North

North Korea demolishes Inter-Korean Liaison office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds the first round of meeting with chief ministers on Tuesday to assess the current situation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

India: PM Modi chairs meeting with CM's over COVID-19 situation

Senegalese artists are taking a stand against racism and police brutality after George Floyd died in police custody in the United States.

Senegal artists stand in support of BLM protests

Beijing banned high-risk people from leaving the Chinese capital and halted some transportation services on Tuesday.

China imposes travel curbs as coronavirus cases mount

After 106 cases of coronavirus was reported in China's capital Beijing in the past five days, health authorities said the virus was detected on "chopping boards" used to handle imported salmon at Xinfadi market

Beijing's wholesale Xinfadi market at the centre of new COVID-19 cluster

An Army officer and two jawans were killed during a "violent stand-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on June 15. In a statement, the Indian Army said that the senior military officials of India and China are currently meeting to defuse the situation in the region

'Casualties suffered on both sides in violent face-off at Galwan valley' says Indian Army

Rajnath Singh Meets CDS, Service Chiefs, EAM over LAC developments

'In a major violent face-off between India and China at Galwan Valley, both the sides faced casualties' officially said by the Indian Army. There was no incident of firing took place at the ground zero also confirmed by the same sources. According to China 'Indian army invaded and crosses LAC twice yesterday and in retaliation Chinese PLA reacted'

'India crossed LAC twice on Monday, provoked & attacked Chinese personnel' says China

An Army officer and two jawans were killed during a "violent stand-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on June 15. In a statement, the Indian Army said that the senior military officials of India and China are currently meeting to defuse the situation in the region. Watch report.

India China standoff: Indian Army's press conference at 2 PM

A Colonel-rank officer and two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley area of Ladakh on June 15 night. The face-off took place during efforts to de-escalate the prevailing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Watch report.

Breaking News: Violent face off at India-China border | 3 casualties on Indian side

After Minneapolis, the city of Atlanta is burning and there have been violent clashes and the residents of the cities are out on the streets. They are asking the same question, can a black person breath. Watch report.

Fresh wave of protests in Atlanta after 27-yr-old black man killed at Wendy's drive through

2 Indian high commission officials in Islamabad have been missing since morning. The matter has been raised with the Pakistan foreign ministry by the Indian mission. The development comes days after 2 Pakistani officials at Pakistani high commission in Delhi were expelled by India after found spying by Indian authorities. Abid Hussain and Tahir Hussain, working in the visa section of the Pakistan high commission were nabbed while they were engaged in the unwanted anti-India activity.

2 Indian High Commission officials missing in Pakistan

Anti-India sentiments have given way to anti-govt protests in Nepal. Meanwhile the Nepal Parliament has fast-tracked a controversial bill for altering its map.

Gravitas: India-Nepal border dispute: Is there room for diplomacy?

The 'Black Lives Matter' movement has now spread across the United States. Fuelling the anger is the death of another black man. From blocking traffic to declaring a police-free zone, protesters are stopping at nothing.

Gravitas: Anti-racism movement: Another black man killed in U.S.

As Mexico continues to battle the coronavirus outbreak the government is preparing to ease the lockdown despite the surge in the cases. The Latin American country reported 4,147 new coronavirus cases and 269 deaths in the last 24-hours

Mexico surpasses 17,000 COVID-19 deaths | 4,147 new cases

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