'Beautiful' or 'kitsch'?: Massive Belgrade statue stirs controversy January 27, 2021 at 08:39PM

The brightly-lit bronze state of Prince Stefan Nemanja, a 12th-century prince considered the founder of the Serbian state, stands more than 23 metres (75 feet) tall in a riverside Belgrade neighbourhood. The statue has evoked mixed reactions.

Canadian lawmakers vote to grant citizenship to Saudi blogger January 27, 2021 at 05:33PM

'India's bid for permanent UN seat matter of discussion' January 27, 2021 at 05:15PM

Global Covid cases top 100.7mn: Johns Hopkins January 27, 2021 at 05:51PM

The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 100.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.17 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 100,755,075 and 2,170,608, respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 25,588,419 and 428,862, respectively, according to the CSSE.

Mexico's new daily record of almost 28k Covid cases January 27, 2021 at 05:30PM

Mexico posted its highest one-day total of newly confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, with 27,944 infections, and a near-record 1,623 confirmed deaths. That brings the country's total so far to just over 1.8 million cases and 153,639 deaths. However, Mexico has an extremely low rate of testing, and estimates of excess deaths suggest the real toll is over 195,000.

Protesters in Lebanon clash with police over lockdown January 27, 2021 at 05:02PM

Lebanese security forces opened fire in violent clashes Wednesday with dozens of protesters who took to the street in the country's north for a third consecutive day to denounce deteriorating living conditions amid a strict lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The violence marked a sharp escalation in confrontations in the northern city of Tripoli that began on Monday and continued for three straight days into Wednesday night. The city is the second largest in Lebanon, and the most impoverished.

'AstraZeneca to produce 90m vaccine shots in Japan' January 27, 2021 at 04:51PM

It’s time to act: Biden signs climate orders January 27, 2021 at 03:24PM

Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension January 27, 2021 at 03:33AM

EAM Jaishankar holds telephonic talks with British counterpart January 27, 2021 at 04:11AM

In their talks in December, both sides had recognised the importance of "fast tracking" the discussions on a trade deal as well as concluding a comprehensive migration and mobility partnership agreement that can facilitate swift movement of students and professionals in both directions.

2 dead in reported hostage situation at Texas medical office January 27, 2021 at 04:03AM

A SWAT team found the bodies late Tuesday after negotiators spent hours trying to speak to the people inside the building in Austin, police said. Some residents nearby were evacuated as police responded and others were asked to stay inside their homes. It's unclear what led to the deaths or who was inside the building, though a negotiator speaking into a loudspeaker said: "I want to help you work through this. You have saved a lot of lives."

China deploys anal swabs to test for Covid-19 January 26, 2021 at 11:21PM