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3 days of rains in Pakistan kill 90, disrupt life in Karachi 25 Aug 2020 - 08:20 pm
People wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles during the monsoon rain, as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Karachi, Pakistan August 25, 2020. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
India's new COVID cases top global tally for 18th straight day 25 Aug 2020 - 07:39 pm
FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) takes a swab from a migrant worker, who returned to Delhi from his native state, for a rapid antigen test at a bus terminal, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in
Rescuers find 60 survivors after building collapse in India 25 Aug 2020 - 05:02 pm
Rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed five-storey apartment building in Mahad on August 25, 2020. / AFP / Punit PARANJPE
Singapore reports fewest daily COVID-19 cases in five months 25 Aug 2020 - 02:49 pm
A largely empty shopping center is seen during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Tokyo governor Koike says coronavirus situation improving, 2021 Games on track 25 Aug 2020 - 02:22 pm
The National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, is seen from an observation desk in Tokyo, Japan July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus 25 Aug 2020 - 10:22 am
South Korea ordered all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul region -- home to half the country's 52 million population -- to switch to online classes from August 26 to September 11 as they battle multiple COVID-19 coronavirus clusters.(AFP / YO
World's first floating Apple store to open in Singapore 24 Aug 2020 - 08:53 pm
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Hong Kong researchers report first documented coronavirus re-infection 24 Aug 2020 - 08:20 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask takes a photo of the sunset at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as skyline buildings stand across Victoria Harbor following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China July 28, 2020. REUTERS/Tyr
At least 90 feared trapped in building collapse south of Mumbai 24 Aug 2020 - 07:53 pm
A general view shows debris of a collapsed building in Raigad in the western state of Maharashtra, India August 24, 2020 in this still image taken from video. ANI via REUTERS
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown, Australian COVID-19 cases fall to 7-week low 24 Aug 2020 - 06:38 pm
A delivery courier drives down an empty street as the state of New South Wales continues to report low numbers for new daily cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Philippines in talks with 16 vaccine makers to secure supplies 24 Aug 2020 - 03:37 pm
A janitor wearing a hazmat suit to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), rides an escalator in an almost empty shopping mall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Bali postpones plan to allow back foreign tourists next month 24 Aug 2020 - 02:47 pm
Travellers are seen at the Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tabanan, Bali Province, Indonesia August 23, 2020. Antara Foto/Fikri Yusuf/via REUTERS
Around 3,000 Overseas Filipinos in Qatar repatriated since May 2020: Embassy 23 Aug 2020 - 09:01 pm
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Indonesia's Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash 23 Aug 2020 - 05:21 pm
Mount Sinabung volcano spews volcanic material as seen from Tiga Pancur village in Karo, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, August 23, 2020, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Edy Regar/via REUTERS
Indonesian police to investigate huge blaze at attorney general's office 23 Aug 2020 - 04:19 pm
Firefighters stand on a crane as they spray water to extinguish fire at the Attorney's General office in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 23, 2020. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Japan athletes give Tokyo Olympic stadium a test run 23 Aug 2020 - 04:06 pm
Athletes prepare to compete in men's 100m hurdles during the Golden Grand Prix 2020 athletics event at the National Stadium in Tokyo on August 23, 2020. / AFP / Philip FONG
South Korea elevates distancing as virus nears spring levels 23 Aug 2020 - 03:59 pm
Hikers sit at a viewpoint overlooking the Seoul city skyline on August 23, 2020. South Korea ramped up coronavirus restrictions on August 23 to try to contain a growing outbreak, as many countries around the world battled worrying surges in infections. /
India coronavirus cases cross 3 million mark as economy opens up 23 Aug 2020 - 03:21 pm
A health worker (R) collects a blood sample from a police official for antibodies test of COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kolkata on August 23, 2020. / AFP / Dibyangshu SARKAR

Europe

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File photo Standard Chartered to slash jobs due to AI
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File photo Germany says to admit and treat US Ebola patient

Africa

A general view of 'Down with the suit': Mobutu-era jacket makes comeback
A visitor has their temperature checked by a health worker before entering Kyeshero Hospital, as part of Ebola prevention measures in Goma on May 18, 2026. (Photo by Jospin Mwisha / AFP) WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of DR Congo Ebola outbreak
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A worker refuels a car at a filling station in Dhaka on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Munir Uz Zaman / AFP) Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices

Americas

Fire fighters use a bulldozer to combat the Sandy Fire as it burns on a hill at a residential area in Simi Valley, California (Photo by Apu Gomes / AFP) Brush fire near Los Angeles forces thousands to evacuate
US President Donald Trump attends a healthcare affordability event in the South Court Auditorium of The White House in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2026. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP) Tuesday's planned military attack on Iran paused: US President
Representational Photo File US extends sanctions waiver on Russian at-sea oil by 30 days
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