Death toll in global spread of coronavirus touches 81

Canada has reported a “presumptive” case of the virus in a man who returned to Toronto from Wuhan

China extends holiday as virus spreads, Mongolia closes its borders

The government has sealed off Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, effectively trapping tens of millions of people

Boilivian interim President asks ministers to resign

The presidential office issued a statement stating she would fill the positions as soon as possible, to maintain continuity

Dubai's Burj Khalifa in triclour on Republic Day

Hundreds of Indian expatriates took part in cultural events organised by the Indian missions in the UAE on Sunday

Indian Americans' anti-CAA protests mar Republic Day celebrations in US

The supporters were outnumbered by protesters, who held peaceful rallies and marches in various US cities, carrying anti-CAA banners

CAA was not necessary: Sheikh Hasina

Hasina, who is in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, also said that there has been no recorded reverse migration from India

Nepal avalanche: Trekkers, guides missing; 30 saved

Weather conditions were poor with temperature dropping in the last two days, making the operation more difficult

Pak Armed Forces express 'pain and anguish' on Pervez Musharraf's death sentence

The reaction came after a special court handed death punishment to the former military dictator for in a high treason case.

Pervez Musharraf terms special court formation unlawful

The petition said that the formation of special court for the trial was unconstitutional.

Sri Lanka firmly committed to SAARC, says Gotabaya Rajapaksa

SAARC is regional intergovernmental organisation and geopolitical union of states in South Asia, including, India and Pakistan.

As death toll climbs to 41, China orders nationwide measures to contain coronavirus

National Health Commission says inspection stations will be set up and those suspected will be immediately transported to medical centre

China adds ninth city Jingzhou to transport ban, 32 million people hit

Some 32 million people are now affected by travel restrictions around Hubei

Coronavirus not a global health emergency yet: WHO

The WHO has confirmed that the new virus can be passed between people, at least those in close contact

Death toll in China's coronavirus climbs to 25 with 830 confirmed cases

Indian embassy sets up helpline for info on Indian nationals living in epidemic epicentre Wuhan

Coronavirus: Hotlines for Indians in China

Concerns arose for India too as about 700 Indian students, mostly studying medicine in different Chinese universities, reside in Wuhan

Obese ISIS cleric, Jabba the Jihadi, arrested in Mosul

Abu Abdul Bari was known for provocative speeches against the security forces and was an important leader of ISIS gangs

I wish I were dead: Iran general takes responsibility for Ukraine plane shootdown

In full state of readiness, Iran defences mistook the passenger plane for a hostile target

Iran faces growing discontent from people after Ukraine plane confession

Iran did itself no favours by having its air-crash investigators, officials and diplomats deny for days that a missile downed the flight

Unanswered questions in Jeff Bezos' hacking remain

Cybersecurity experts said that while it was likely a hack occurred, the investigation did not prove that definitively

Trump, a clown who will push a poisonous dagger into backs of Iranians: Khamenei

Iran's supreme leader said Western countries, saying they are too weak to “bring Iranians to their knees.”

The big lesson from the Bezos hack: Anyone can be a target

The recent sequence of events could potentially affect US-Saudi relations

US to bar issuing of visas for pregnant women to curb 'birth tourism'

According to the Center for Immigration Studies, there were 33,000 babies born from 'birth tourism' between mid-2016 and mid-2017.

Democrats attempting massive interference in US election: White House

The lawyers are portraying Trump as besieged by political opponents determined to ensure he won’t be reelected

Weinstein rape trial: Rosie Perez confirms Annabella's statement

Defense lawyer Damon Cheronis pressed Perez on why she didn’t go to police, or to Sciorra’s home, when the actress first told her about it

Impeachment trial: Trump abused power like no other president in history

Trump is accused of seeking the Ukrainian investigation — and probes of political foe Joe Biden while holding back approved military aid

Climate change largely of our own creation: Prince Charles at Davos

Global warming, climate change, the devastating loss of biodiversity are the greatest threats that humanity has ever faced

Britain will face Brexit consequences: Germany

Britain is set to leave the EU in a week’s time but will remain within its tariff-free single market and customs union until end of year

Greek Parliament to elect country's first woman president

Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou, 63, is set to take the reins, supported by opposition parties, in a Greece where women still face discrimination

Meghan-Harry cheapening British royal family: Markle's dad

Every young girl wants to become a princess. She got that but tossing that away, for, it looks like she's tossing that away for money

Prince Harry expresses ‘great sadness’ at royal split

Meghan and he have agreed to repay £2.4 million of taxpayer’s money spent on renovating their Frogmore Cottage home near Windsor Castle

Kovind arrives in West African nation Benin, 1st visit by Indian head of state

This is the first visit of either a head of state or head of government from India to all the three countries, the MEA said.

Watch: Several protests break out in Egypt’s Tahrir square, several arrested

Tahrir Square was the epicentre of 2011 revolution that toppled Egypt’s long-time autocratic leader.

'Used and dehumanised': Over 300 boys and men found chained in Nigeria

Most of the freed captives seen by a Reuters reporter in the city of Kaduna were children, aged up to their late teens.

Al-Qaida chief in 9/11 speech calls for attacks on West: report

Al-Zawahri’s speech was recorded in a 33-minute, 28-second video produced by the group’s as-Sahab Media Foundation.

Indians among 23 killed in LPG tanker blast at ceramic factory in Sudan

The Indian Embassy in Sudan reported about Indians killed in the incident, without mentioning the number of casualties.

Death toll rises to 19 in New Zealand volcanic eruption

White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.

Human bodies move for over a year after death, find Australian scientists

After studying and photographing movements of a corpse over 17-months, Alyson Wilson said that she found humans don't exactly rest in peace.

Indian-origin man sentenced to 15 years for raping, robbing woman in UK

After Diljeet Grewal left, the woman was able to call a friend who was outside the UK, who in turn contacted the police.

New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search continues

Another 26 survivors remain in New Zealand and Australian hospitals, of which 20 are listed as 'critical' and fighting for their lives.

New Zealand gun owners hand over weapons after mosque killings

Police Minister Stuart Nash said the objective was to 'remove the most dangerous weapons from circulation.'