Neither of the government’s methods of calculating unemployment provides a really accurate picture of what is happening.

Record unemployment looms in UK, more than 600,000 lose work

In the biggest military confrontation between India and China in over five decades, at least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley

'India wants peace but capable of giving fitting reply', PM Modi on India-China conflict

China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday briefs over violent border standoff that claims lives of soldiers on both the side. Ministry's spokesperson says that 'Indian troops crossed the LAC and entered in our territorial region that further leads to faceoff between both the armies', he also added that 'Military and diplomatic talks are underway to diffuse the tensions'.

'In a very close diplomatic communication with India', China's briefing on India faceoff

India is the single endorsed candidate for the Asia-Pacific seat in the non-permanent member category. India is likely to be elected for the eighth time.

UNSC election today: India is the only contender from the Asia-Pacific group

As many as 35 Chinese troops died, including one senior officer, in a fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, hints US Intelligence.

35 Chinese troops dead in clash with Indian Army, says US Intelligence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while interacting with state CM's through video conferencing says 'India's position is much better than many other nations in combating with COVID-19'

COVID-19: 'India's condition is much better than other nations' says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an all-party meeting to discuss the border tension with China. ''In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an all-party meeting at 5 PM on 19th June,'' Prime Minister Office said.

PM Modi calls for all-party meet on June 19: Meet to develop consensus on dealing with China

India is all set to secure a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). All 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly will be voting to fill the 5 vacancies at the security council. Watch report.

Election for UNSC seats today: India's path to non-permanent seat clear

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian in a press release said that India and China at this point in time are in close communication with each other in a bid to try and diffuse the tensions at the border.

Chinese spokesperson Zhao Lijian: Indian troops violated protocols, attacked Chinese troops

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 17 gave his condolences to the 20 soldiers who laid down their lives for India in a violent face-off with the Chinese army at Galwan valley in Ladakh. The minister tweeted "The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army."

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacts to soldiers martyred in Ladakh

The cases of coronavirus were 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. However, China's CDC has now confirmed that their is no evidence for this theory.

Inside Xinfadi | China's largest market | Market at centre of Beijing's 2nd COVID-19 wave

Tensions in the Korean peninsula are escalating. North Korea has blown up the inter-Korea liaison office.

Gravitas: North Korea demolishes Inter-Korea Liaison Office

The Indian Army on June 16 has confirmed that the number of Indian soldiers martyred in the “violent face-off” with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on June 15 night is now 20. Many Indian soldiers are said to be in the custody of China and 4 are critically injured. Watch report.

India-China face-off: 4 Indian soldiers critically injured, 20 martyred confirms Indian Army

Two upcoming books are giving the U.S. President Donald Trump a nightmare. One spills the beans on Trump's personal life, other argues he has committed several impeachable offenses.

Gravitas: Books Trump does not want you to read

France and Germany became the latest European countries to reopen their borders as the continent emerges from its three-month COVID-19 lockdown. Watch report.

Europe cautiously limps towards normalcy: France-Germany border reopens for EU nations

Australia has 10 days to save one of its citizens from the firing squad in China. Actor-turned-businessman Karm Gilespie has been sentenced to death for alleged drug smuggling in China.

Gravitas: China sentences Australian actor to death

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

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu has once again been charged with corruption charges. This time the PM has accepted another gift from a wealthy American friend to pay for his multi-million dollar legal defence case. Watch report.

Corruption charges against Netanyahu: New twist in Bibi's corruption trial

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

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