Lightning kills more than 100 in northern India
More than 100 people in northern India have been killed by dozens of lightning strikes across two states in recent days, officials say.
The disaster management ...Details
Pandemic could lead to more narcotic use: UN
The COVID-19 pandemic could hit drug markets just as the 2008 economic crisis did, seeing a rise in the use and trafficking of narcotics as well as exacerbating ...Details
UN, Arab League call on Israel to drop annexation
A "watershed moment" that will constitute a "most serious violation of international law" - that is how United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has described ...Details
Coronavirus: 'Smart lockdown' in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan's government has identified 500 coronavirus hotspots across the country to be targeted in its "smart lockdown" strategy, according ...Details
The race to develop a COVID vaccine
Judging from comments I've heard and read, many Americans expect that a vaccine against COVID-19 will soon end the need for masks and social distancing and enable ...Details
