Volodymyr Zelensky and Antonio Guterres discuss Russia’s increasing military presence along border.

Nationwide curfew to start 7 pm on Thursday and end 5 am on Monday.

Online streaming platform could only add less than 4M new subscribers in first 3 months of 2021.

'I hope that no one will think of crossing the so-called red line in relation to Russia,' says President Putin.

Bashar al-Assad regime uses chemical weapons in 2017, 2018, says Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Vaccination rate in China climbs to 12.2%, 8th highest in world, says media report.

Country registers record 295,041 new coronavirus cases, 2,023 related deaths.

Seoul court cites sovereign immunity in ruling on World War II sex slavery, victims urge government to take issue to ICJ.

Malaysian premier to attend meeting of ASEAN leaders on April 24, foreign minister confirms.

However, many foresee civil war in absence of credible governance structure in Afghanistan.

Pakistan hails 'strong vote of trust, confidence' by int'l community, Bangladesh also elected to separate commission.

Nigerian president says Chad's Idriss Deby played a very active role in military campaign against Boko Haram.

'I feel relieved today that I finally have the opportunity for hopefully getting some sleep,' says Floyd's brother.

UNICEF says over 1 million people have been displaced, fighting continues in Tigray region of Horn of African country.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias met in Riyadh.

Clashes erupt after regime forces open fire on terrorists.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy invites counterpart Vladimir Putin 'to stop the deadly mathematics of future military losses'.

Country records nearly 260,000 new infections.

Democratic Republic of Congo most affected country in region by cholera epidemics in last 5 years.

Reports of children going missing amid violence during anti-UN protests, says Int'l Committee of the Red Cross.

BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine doses will be funded by European Commission, says EU statement.

Humanitarian aid to be distributed among needy people in Idlib, surrounding areas.

President Duterte says if China starts drilling in disputed West Philippine Sea, Philippines will also start doing same.

Idriss Deby, 68, dies of injuries suffered on front line just 1 day after securing 6th term as president.

Central African country received 1.7M AstraZeneca vaccine doses through COVAX Facility last month.

Minneapolis on edge while George Floyd case climaxes.

Proportion of child population in Turkey expected to drop to 23.3% in 2040, according to Turkish Statistical Institute.

COVID-19 cases up for 8th straight week, deaths rise for 5th week, with over 3 million reported globally, says WHO chief.

As country battles second wave, Phase 3 vaccination drive to begin May 1.

3 Daesh/ISIS militants involved in execution of Nabil Habashi Salama neutralized in anti-terror operation in north Sinai.

Ankara has now provided 140,000 COVID-19 vaccine jabs to TRNC.

Cause of Michel Kilo’s death was COVID, says Syrian opposition body.

ANA's Boeing 787 aircraft departed from Paris to Tokyo with 8 crew members on board.

Moscow alleges US is behind fresh tensions with Czech Republic, Poland.

Case concerned whether Religious Affairs Commission has authority to organize Quran learning, says prime minister.

Officials discuss bilateral relations, regional issues, cooperation in tourism.

British, Indian prime ministers to ‘remain in regular contact,’ meet in person later this year, says joint statement.

Protests continue in several areas despite brutal crackdown by security forces

Interior minister says talks with banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan ongoing.

Historic flight first powered aircraft on another planet.

Premier Imran Khan seeks Muslim countries to join campaign against Islamophobia.

At least 11 lost their lives and many were left injured following deadly incident.

For 6th consecutive day, police forced Palestinians to evacuate Bab al-Amud area, one of gates to Jerusalem’s Old City.

Kitazumi Yuki, 45, being questioned over ‘fake news,’ says Japanese Embassy in Myanmar.

Last 3 days have seen deadly armed conflict in town of Ataye, other areas.

Health system in New Delhi has reached its limits, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

52-year-old Esat Delihasan had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 11, was in Istanbul hospital for treatment

More than 12.2M people got 1st doses, over 7.7M received 2nd doses, shows Health Ministry data.

Queen Elizabeth II's husband for 73 years was sent off with ceremonial funeral at St George Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Ankara sent 1st shipment of 30,000 CoronaVac doses to Sarajevo last month.

Marcel Hitayezu charged with genocide and being accomplice to crimes against humanity.

Premier Imran Khan asks Western governments to ban abuse of Prophet Muhammad on lines of Holocaust.

1,618 new infections also reported.

UNSC approved deployment of cease-fire monitors to Libya.

Iraqi officer suspects Daesh/ISIS was behind attack.

Police claim to have acted in self-defense after shooting workers protesting for wage hike, dues in port city of Chattogram.

YPG/PKK terrorists open fire on shopkeepers for refusing to close their shops.

1 American, 2 Russians return to Earth on Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft after 6 months at International Space Station

Israel forces arrest several Hamas leaders to prevent them from running in polls.

30 mourners, including queen, will attend small funeral ceremony in Windsor Castle.

Security Council unanimously approves deployment of 60 cease-fire monitors to Libya

Earlier decision to cap refugee admissions at record-low 15,000 met with fierce criticism from fellow Democrats.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe top official supports Tajikistan for strategy on role of women.

Total infections stand at 14.5 million.

Alexander Sosonyuk arrested by Federal Security Service over spying allegations.

Rescue operation launched immediately after incident in northwestern Turkey

Boris Johnson announces that he opposes ICC probe into Israel’s alleged war crimes in occupied territories.

Tech giant may pay millions in penalty as court says it misled mobile, tablet users about collection of location data.

2 NATO members at loggerheads regarding drone incident.

Unmoved by int'l criticism, Tokyo says will have action plan for disposal of Fukushima wastewater by end of 2021.

None hurt after engine failure reportedly forces emergency landing in eastern Malatya province some 40 minutes from takeoff.

Turkey's 1st missile engine reaches record level thrust power, says technology minister.

When Farrah N. Khan considered running for office in 2014, she says Irvine, California was not ready for diversity in leadership.

Move comes in response to Sunday’s cyberattack on Natanz nuclear facility, committed by Israel, say Iranian officials.

President holds out hopes for improved ties, says US 'not looking to kick off a cycle of escalation and conflict'.

Moves comes amid fears of protests against France following Friday prayers.

GDP growth reaches record 18.3% in first 3 months of 2021 due to ‘strong domestic and foreign demand’.

Birzeit University has long been center for student activism in Palestinian territories.

Shooter kills at least 8, injures several others before taking his own life

More than 32,000 new businesses started in January-March, jumping 15% year-on-year, according to top business body.

Country reports 110 new COVID-19 related fatalities with over 5,350 cases in past 24 hours.

International Federation of Red Cross says COVID-19 has also been predominant driver of high acute food insecurity.

Almost 400 have required hospitalization; 74 deaths recorded.

World Health Organization warns of serious situation in Europe, as 1.6 million new cases are reported every week.

Move aims to deter 'full scope of Russia's harmful foreign activities,' says White House.

Since 2003, Israel has allowed settlers into compound almost on daily basis.

Legislation advances to full House by 25-17 vote, but it faces dim prospects in evenly divided Senate.

Policy rate, also known as 1-week repo rate, stands at 19% in line with market expectations and tight monetary policy stance.

Full drawdown to be completed 'within a few months,' says Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

Residential property sales slip 23% in January-March compared to same period last year, official data shows.

Central Bank says private sector's short-term external loans amount to $9.9B, long-term loans total $164.4B.

Several governments, organizations call for reversal of Tokyo’s decision to release ‘radioactive’ nuclear water into sea.

Country’s coronavirus infections cross 14M.

Decision taken due to concerns over vaccine’s link to blood clots, according to health authority.

UN rapporteurs say occupiers are attacking, damaging properties of Palestinians in occupied West Bank in a climate of impunity.

Muslim man calling to prayer found hanged at mosque, group says it is part of military strategy to incite religious discord.

Classrooms destroyed by fire

Michelle Bachelet urges states to take immediate, decisive measure to halt Myanmar's junta slaughter of its people.

Philippines launched vaccination campaign on March 1

1 firefighter killed, 2 injured in big fire in business center in Saint Petersburg.