Riot in Venezuela Prison Leaves 40 Deads, 50 Injured
A riot erupted at a prison in central Venezuela, leaving at least 40 people dead and 50 more injured, including a National Guard officer.
WHO: COVID-19 death toll reaches 239,602 globally
In its latest report, the World Health Organization (WHO) put the current number of the death toll caused by a coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, at 239,602.
US Easing Lockdowns As Remdesivir Approved
More US states eased pandemic lockdown measures on Friday even as coronavirus deaths rose, while American authorities green-lighted, remdesivir for emergency use on patients.
Kim Jong Un sends new message amid recent rumors
Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, who has been rumored about his health status in the media, issued a message on the occasion of International Worker Day.
Explosions Rock Ammunition Depot in Syria’s Homs City
A munitions depot has been attacked in Homs, Syria resulting in injuries among civilians, Governor of Homs Talal al-Barazi told the state broadcaster SANA.
Russia Decries US Attempts to Present Itself as JCPOA Participant
Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations slammed Washington’s attempts to present itself as a participant to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Yemen Army Clears Most of Jawf Province in Major Operation
Yemen’s army said it has cleared 95 percent of the northern province of Jawf from the presence of forces fighting for a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia in an operation that killed at least 1,200 mercenaries.
Japan: State of Emergency to be Extended
Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe is likely to extend a nationwide state of emergency imposed over the coronavirus, possibly by another month,
Indian artillery fire kills soldier, 2 civilians in Kashmir
A Pakistani army soldier and two civilians have been killed by Indian artillery fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region.
US: 61,000 died of coronavirus; Social distancing no to be extended
Nearly 61,000 people have died in the US due to the coronavirus outbreak which will soon be deadlier than any other epidemic in recent century.