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New Zealand central bank says data system hacked 10 Jan 2021 - 09:23 am
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Indonesia finds body parts, debris, detects emergency signal of crashed jet 10 Jan 2021 - 08:55 am
Ships and boats are pictured during a search for the Sriwijaya Air SJ-182, which crashed to the sea, in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 10, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawa
India’s annual oil usage falls for first time in 21 years 09 Jan 2021 - 04:45 pm
FILE PHOTO: A view of almost empty roads is seen after authorities announced lockdown for two days every week in the West Bengal state, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kolkata, India, July 23, 2020. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
Indonesian plane feared to have crashed with 62 aboard 09 Jan 2021 - 04:32 pm
Family of a Sriwijaya Air passenger wait after Flight SJ182, with over 60 people on board, lost contact. Antara Foto/Jessica Helena Wuysang via Reuters
India to start Covid-19 vaccination drive from Jan 16: Govt 09 Jan 2021 - 03:47 pm
Healthcare workers take part in a nationwide trial run of Covid-19 vaccine delivery systems on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, January 8, 2021. Reuters/Amit Dave
Suspected debris of Indonesian plane found: Rescue official 09 Jan 2021 - 03:08 pm
Indonesian soldiers are seen at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after Sriwijaya Airplane flight SJ182 lost contact. Reuters/Willy Kurniawan
Indonesia says it has lost contact with Sriwijaya Flight 182 09 Jan 2021 - 02:19 pm
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Hebei capital suspends public transport as China reports 33 new Covid-19 cases 09 Jan 2021 - 11:21 am
A medical worker in protective suit collects a swab from a resident following a recent coronavirus disease outbreak in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China January 6, 2021. China Daily via Reuters
Ten babies killed in a fire at Western India hospital 09 Jan 2021 - 10:05 am
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Malaysia PM to announce new COVID-19 measures as deaths hit daily record 08 Jan 2021 - 04:54 pm
People wait in line to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Shah Alam, Malaysia January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
South Korea unveils inflatable isolation ward for COVID-19 patients 08 Jan 2021 - 01:44 pm
A woman passes the Mobile Clinic Module outside Korea Cancer Center Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, January 8, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran
Beijing raises guard as COVID-19 cases rise in Hebei province 08 Jan 2021 - 11:17 am
FILE PHOTO: Visitors attend an exhibition on the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at Wuhan Parlor Convention Center that previously served as a makeshift hospital for COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, Hubei province, China December 31,
Australia sets COVID test for travelers as Brisbane locks down 08 Jan 2021 - 11:07 am
FILE PHOTO: Passengers wearing masks sit on an Air China flight from Sydney to Beijing before takeoff, in Sydney, Australia January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Singapore PM receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine 08 Jan 2021 - 11:05 am
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong receives his coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination jab at Singapore General Hospital January 8, 2021. Mohd Fyrol/Ministry of Communications and Information/Handout via REUTERS.
Over 4 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses from China's CNBG administered in emergency use 07 Jan 2021 - 06:57 pm
A booth displaying a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous Injection from China National Biotec Group (CNBG), a unit of state-owned pharmaceutical giant China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), is seen at the 2020 Chi
Less than a third of Filipinos open to COVID-19 jabs: Survey 07 Jan 2021 - 03:33 pm
People wearing face masks and face shields as protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) queue at a bus stop, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, December 23, 2020. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo, paying price for virus complacency 07 Jan 2021 - 03:03 pm
Large screens on a building show live broadcast of Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures in Tokyo, Japan January 7, 2021. Reuters/Issei Kato
Chinese city of 11 million stops people leaving in bid to contain COVID 07 Jan 2021 - 02:38 pm
People line up to get a nucleic acid test at a hospital following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Europe

Smoke rises above a warehouse in Saint Petersburg on July 24, 2026, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. (Photo by AFP) Wildberries: Russia's Amazon that became a target for Kyiv
Firefighters spray water with a hose from the roof of a house during a wildfire near Lege Cap Ferret, southwestern France on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Firefighters race to stop wildfires merging near Madrid
File photo of Hungarian ex-leader Viktor Orban Hungary orders probe into Orban-linked zebras
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Africa

File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute
A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Over 100 hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria blazes
File photo Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
This photo shows a view of a power station in Mateur on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Americas

A Jack Sparrow pirate cosplayer poses outside the Convention Center during Comic Con International in San Diego on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
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