21% Rise in Assaults on UK Police Officers amid Lockdown
Assaults on police officers in the UK increased by 21 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown, according to figures.
Army of Yemen Retakes Strategic Area in Ma’rib
Yemen’s army stepped up their attacks against Saudi-backed militants in Ma’rib, managing to recapture a strategic area in the central province.
Bubonic Plague Case Confirmed in Mongolia
A suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Zavkhan Province in western Mongolia has been confirmed by lab test results.
Typhoon Haishen Underway to Japan
Typhoon Haishen continued on its path toward southwestern Japan on Sunday, as 1.8 million people in seven prefectures have been ordered to evacuate.
China’s First Reusable Spacecraft Lands after 2-Day Flight
China’s first reusable spacecraft landed Sunday after two days in orbit, a possible step toward lower-cost space flight, the government announced.
Saudi Arabia Sends Six Human Rights Activists to Jail
Saudi Arabia has sentenced to prison six men - mainly writers, academics, and journalists - arbitrarily detained in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2017 crackdown on dissent.
Mexican Drug Lord ‘Chapo’ Guzman Appeals His Sentence
Convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman appealed against his life sentence handed down a year ago by a US court for trafficking hundreds of tons of narcotics into the country.
Sanofi: COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Priced below 10 Euros
Sanofi’s chief in France, Olivier Bogillot, said on Saturday that its future COVID-19 vaccine was likely to be priced below 10 euros per shot.
Bangladesh Mosque Gas Explosion Leaves 12 Dead
A suspected gas explosion tore through a Bangladesh mosque killing at least 12 people while dozens suffered life-threatening burns, police said Saturday.
Iran Praises Palestinian Unity against Zionist Regime
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson hailed a recent meeting of Palestinian leaders as a sign of wisdom in the struggle against the Zionist regime of Israel.