Uzbekistan largely closes border with Afghanistan amid COVID-19 surge

Jun 22,2021
Uzbekistan has temporarily suspended the movement of citizens across the Uzbek-Afghan border amid the aggravating epidemic situation in Afghanistan, the Uzbek Health Ministry said Tuesday.
WHO, Japan to discuss anti-virus methods for Games
Jun 22
The World Health Organization says it will discuss anti-coronavirus measures for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics with Japanese authorities and the International Olympic Committee this week.
6 persons missing after shoe factory catches fire in Delhi
Jun 21
At least six persons went missing after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in West Delhi on Monday, a senior fire department officer confirmed.
Olympic torch relay being held in Miyagi
Jun 21
The Tokyo Olympic torch has traveled in central coastal areas of Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan that were devastated by the 2011 powerful earthquake and tsunami.
Brazil reports 1,025 more COVID-19 deaths
Jun 21
Brazil registered 1,025 more deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 501,825, the health ministry said Sunday.
Shooting in Canada leaves 4 people wounded
Jun 21
A shooting at an outdoor birthday party on Saturday in Canada left three children and one adult wounded.
Ethiopia registers 174 new COVID-19 cases
Jun 18
Ethiopia registered 174 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 274,775 as of Thursday evening, according to the country's Ministry of Health.