India is fighting a devastating second wave of Covid-19 that is killing thousands each day as the country recorded more than a million new cases in just three days. Medical facilities have been running out of oxygen and ICU beds, with patients left outside hospitals waiting for care.
In 1966, stars Julie Christie, Rita Tushingham and Ralph Richardson met Princess Margaret at the London premiere of "Doctor Zhivago." (April 26)
In China, Chloe Zhao's historic win as the first woman of color to be awarded the Academy Award for Best Director isn't being widely celebrated. CNN's David Culver reports on Chloe Zhao's upbringing and how her success is being perceived in China.
The Tokyo Olympics is just three months away, but Japan is far from ready. The country is struggling to contain a fourth wave of Covid-19. The Prime Minister has just declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and other prefectures.
Bangalore (India) (AFP) – A crematorium in India is overwhelmed as the country battles a catastrophic, record-breaking coronavirus wave that has hospitals working at full capacity. The country of 1.3 billion has become the latest hotspot of a pandemic that has killed more than three million people, even as richer countries take steps towards normality with quickening innoculation programmes.
Australia is bracing for a new round of Chinese trade and political retaliation after the state of Victoria vetoed the "Belt and Road" deal with China. Journalist Angus Watson explains how the relationship between the once close neighbors has soured.
An undersea train tunnel between Finland and Estonia is a step closer to becoming a reality, with a protocol of intent to build set to be signed by both countries on April 26.
Covid-19 has claimed the lives of more than 119,000 people in Italy, the highest number of deaths in the European Union, according to John Hopkins University. Though the country started its vaccination program back in December, critics say regional authorities have failed to prioritize the elderly for vaccines.
Worst drought in decades hits Taiwan Taiwan is facing its worst drought in more than half a century. Rainfall has been less than 40 per cent of the usual rate during the first three months of 2021.
‘Pride of Chinese’: Beijing residents congratulate Chloe Zhao on historic Oscar win Beijing residents congratulate Beijing-born director Chloe Zhao on her history-making win at the Oscars. Zhao’s “Nomadland” about marginalised Americans roaming the West in vans was honoured for best picture, director and actress for Frances McDormand, who now is in elite company with her …
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Indonesian authorities confirm missing submarine found, 53 crew dead Debris from the missing Indonesian Navy submarine, KRI Nanggala 402, has been on the seabed in waters off Bali, military officials say as they confirm all 53 crew members are dead.
NASA helicopter completes third flight on Mars Video released by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completing its third successful flight on the Red Planet.
