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Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case 01 Apr 2021 - 09:39 am
Democratic Party founder and barrister Martin Lee and Albert Ho arrive at the West Kowloon Courts for verdicts in landmark unlawful assembly case, in Hong Kong, China April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Japan announces emergency measures in Osaka area to curb Covid-19 cases 01 Apr 2021 - 09:35 am
This aerial image taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the city of Osaka blanketed in a sandstorm, in this photo taken by Kyodo, Japan March 30, 2021. Kyodo/via Reuters
Pakistani PM rules out general lockdown 31 Mar 2021 - 08:21 pm
Men wear protective masks as they walk along a road, amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Karachi, Pakistan March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Indonesia recovers cockpit voice recorder of crashed Sriwijaya Air jet 31 Mar 2021 - 03:14 pm
National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) officials place the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182 on a table at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 31, 2021. Reuters/Willy Kurniawan
Australia marks quietest fire season in a decade 31 Mar 2021 - 01:02 pm
A firefighter is seen as New South Wales Rural Fire Service personnel conduct a controlled burn to eliminate fuels before the upcoming bushfire season in the Arcadia suburb of Sydney, Australia, September 8, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Malaysia to receive first 600,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots in June 31 Mar 2021 - 12:20 pm
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Osaka governor sounds alarm over COVID-19 as infections exceed Tokyo's 31 Mar 2021 - 12:04 pm
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Indonesia recovers cockpit voice recorder of crashed Sriwijaya Air jet 31 Mar 2021 - 10:32 am
Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) officials carry a safety box containing the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182, at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
India tells states to get a grip before COVID-19 overwhelms hospitals 30 Mar 2021 - 09:04 pm
Police officers patrol on Segways along the promenade at Marine Drive during a curfew to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mumbai, India, March 29, 2021. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni
Pakistan to get 3 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines from China's CanSino next month -minister 30 Mar 2021 - 08:38 pm
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Japan's famous cherry blossoms see early bloom amid warming 30 Mar 2021 - 03:38 pm
Visitors sit along a tidal wall while observing the annual cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin near the National Mall in Washington, U.S., March 29, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
Asian countries seek vaccine supplies after India export curbs hit COVAX 30 Mar 2021 - 02:16 pm
File photo: Workers offload the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccines under the COVAX scheme against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Aden Abdulle Osman Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia March 15, 2021. Reuters/Feisal Omar/File Photo
Vietnam sentences flight attendant for spreading coronavirus 30 Mar 2021 - 11:23 am
Vietnam Airlines flight attendant Duong Tan Hau, attends court before being found guilty of violating COVID-19 quarantine rules and handed a two year suspended prison term in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam March 30, 2021. VNA via REUTERS
Australia's Queensland warns of more COVID-19 cases, Easter travel plans on hold 30 Mar 2021 - 10:58 am
Shoppers line up outside a Woolworths store as greater Brisbane has been ordered into a snap three-day lockdown after four more cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged in the community, in Brisbane, Australia, March 29, 2021. AAP Image/Nick Gi
India suffers highest daily coronavirus infections in five months 30 Mar 2021 - 12:12 am
Men daubed in colours throw coloured powder at each other during Lathmar Holi celebrations, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the town of Nandgaon, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, March 24, 2021. REUTERS/K. K. Aror
Pakistan PM Khan replaces finance minister 29 Mar 2021 - 08:05 pm
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo
Pakistan's president tests positive for COVID-19 29 Mar 2021 - 07:29 pm
Pakistani President Arif Alvi speaks during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, Pakistan March 25, 2021. REUTERS/Salahuddin
Australia’s Brisbane hit with three-day Covid lockdown 29 Mar 2021 - 03:49 pm
Shoppers line up outside a Woolworths store as greater Brisbane has been ordered into a snap three-day lockdown after four more cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged in the community, in Brisbane, Australia, March 29, 2021. AAP Image/Nick Gi

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Representational photo. Source: freepik Netherlands records 900 excess deaths during heatwave
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Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match on July 14, 2026. (Photo by Mauro Pimentel / AFP) Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media

Africa

Peninsula Libya records highest daily oil production rate since 2014
Benguerra Island, Mozambique Mozambique to establish state-owned fuel procurement company to strengthen energy security
Peninsula Somalia declares three days of mourning following passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
File photo of damage from wildfires in the Algerian region of Tizi Ouzou. Reuters. Heatwave fuels 127 fires in Algeria, 1 still burning

Americas

A person walks by the skyline of downtown Toronto, as smoke from forest fires in Northern Ontario causes poor air quality over the city, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Photo by Cole BURSTON / AFP) Wildfires in Canada's Ontario cause severe smog, disrupt rail traffic
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