PM Trudeau acts after prominent politicians complained Ottawa had not done enough to combat a third wave of infections

The spike in cases comes as a fire in a hospital in Mumbai treating Covid-19 patients kills 13 people

After launching the legal challenge last week, he did not appear in the court for the hearing

Biden called the two-day meeting with dozens of heads-of-state

"The main priority is the safety of the 53 crew members," said President Joko Widodo

Confirmed pullout of troops brought in on top of the permanent contingent welcomed by Western countries

With 314,835 new cases the country's total tally reaches 15.93m, while deaths rise by 2,104 to reach total of 184,657

Some 300 flights a week were operating between UAE and India before ban was announced, according to local media

'Bengal strain' might be more infective and may be capable of escaping a person’s immune surveillance, say experts

Health officials say around 70% of intensive care unit beds occupied

Elizabeth stood alone as her husband of 73 years was lowered into the Royal Vault

Greek universities are grappling with a surge in online exam cheating

Stretching as far as the eye can see, the graves now run up to the boundary wall, with little space for more

Biden will begin withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan to end America’s longest war

Iranian president meets FM Qureshi; expresses Tehran’s readiness to meet Pakistan's energy needs

The station was closed as a precaution while specialist officers assessed the item.

Hopes Istanbul Process would help make Doha Agreement successful in establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan

"Intensive care workers are sending one distress call after the other. Who are we to ignore their pleas?" Merkel says.

Around one-fifth of Swedes have been vaccinated

All prefectures and cities in Xinjiang have access to expressways, electricity and the internet

With only 8% of 7.5m residents inoculated, authorities aim to boost lackluster demand for jabs in the financial hub

Minister will meet officials and diplomats, highlight Pakistan's views on regional, international issues

In a letter, premier shares PTI’s pledge to offer nature-based solutions to world vis-a-vis climate challenge