News Archives for World - 2021-08-01

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World

Israel says 'evidence' links Iran to deadly tanker attack

"Iran must end such attacks, and vessels must be allowed to navigate freely in accordance with international law," Raab said in a statement.

Published 01 Aug, 2021 10:16pm

World

Chinese cities test millions as virus cases surge

China on Sunday reported 75 new coronavirus cases with 53 local transmissions, with a cluster linked to an eastern airport now reported to have spread to over 20 cities and more than a dozen provinces.

Published 01 Aug, 2021 10:14pm

Middle East

Israel has evidence Iran behind deadly tanker attack: PM

The MT Mercer Street, managed by prominent Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was struck Thursday off the coast of Oman

Published 01 Aug, 2021 06:24pm

South Asia

Thailand extends pandemic measures, expands lockdown areas

Thailand reported 18,027 infections and 133 deaths on Sunday, bringing the cumulative total to 615,314 cases and 4,990 fatalities

Updated 01 Aug, 2021 05:43pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 197,821,560 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 01 Aug, 2021 04:43pm

World

Chinese cities test millions as virus cases surge

That record has been thrown into jeopardy after the fast-spreading Delta variant broke out at Nanjing airport in eastern Jiangsu province in July

Published 01 Aug, 2021 04:43pm

Middle East

Syria's Assad asks PM Arnous to form new cabinet

Syrian authorities blame sanctions for widespread hardship among the people, and the currency collapse has led to soaring prices and people struggling to afford food and basic supplies

Published 01 Aug, 2021 01:13pm

World

Iran denies involvement in attack on Israeli-managed tanker off Oman

The Zionist regime (Israel) has created insecurity terror and violence these accusations about Iran's involvement are condemned by Tehran

Published 01 Aug, 2021 01:01pm

World

Iran's Raisi set to focus on economy and nuclear deal

The new government also wants to show "it can clinch a better deal than the previous one", Therme added

Updated 01 Aug, 2021 12:57pm

Asia

Rockets hit Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan

An official at the civil aviation authority in Kabul confirms rocket attack

Updated 01 Aug, 2021 12:21pm

USA

Millions of Americans risk eviction as virus cases spike

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said blocking the measure was "an act of pure cruelty... leaving children and families out on the streets," in a tweet late Saturday

Published 01 Aug, 2021 10:50am

Asia

Myanmar junta chief says new elections in two years

The NLD saw their support increase in the 2020 vote compared to the previous election in 2015

Published 01 Aug, 2021 10:42am

Asia

Afghan forces battle to thwart Taliban assaults on key cities

After seizing large tracts of rural territory and capturing key border crossings, the Taliban has now started to besiege provincial capitals

Published 01 Aug, 2021 10:37am

World

Israel blames Iran over lethal attack on oil tanker off Oman

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Two crew members of an oil tanker managed by a prominent Israeli businessman’s company were...