Indian capital allows further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions
Authorities in Delhi Saturday allowed further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions across the Indian capital region, saying that from July 26 metro and buses will run at full capacity, while cinemas will reopen at half capacity.
Why Could Stonehenge By The Next UK Site To Lose Its World Heritage Status
On Friday, Heritage bodies said Stonehenge could be the next historical UK site to be stripped of its UNESCO World Heritage status.
World News in Brief:July 24
Energy and environment ministers of the G20 group closed a two-day meeting with a 58-article final communique on Friday, but without an agreement on a specific commitment related to global temperature target, the G20 Italian presidency said.
Russia Disconnected Itself From The Internet Sparking Fears Of Free Speech Control
On Thursday, Russia managed to disconnect itself from the Internet in June and July, according to RBC daily.
South Korea Ministry Stipulates Xinqi as Chinese Word for Kimchi Reigniting Long Standing Dispute
The Korean culture ministry said it will use “xinqi” as the official Chinese translation for kimchi.
Fascinating Remnants of Bygone Times Attract Tourists Around The World
Each remnant has its own beauty and historical story of its time, which brings a feeling of astonishment and nostalgia to the tourists from all over the world.
Over 1.5 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China
More than 1.5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in China as of Thursday, the National Health Commission announced on Friday.
Philippines to bar travel from Malaysia, Thailand to curb Delta's spread
The Philippines will ban travellers coming from Malaysia and Thailand, as well as tighten restrictions in the Manila area, in a bid to prevent the spread of the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, the presidential spokesperson said on Friday.
4 Extraordrinary Coffee Shops In The Heart of St Petersburg
On the streets of a busy Saint Petersburg, there are lovely coffee shops with extraordrinary style that make them a delight for tourists to visit, as if they just stepped into another world.
Ecuador says at least 18 inmates die in two prison riots
At least 18 inmates died and several police were injured during riots at two of Ecuador's largest penitentiaries, the Andean country's SNAI prison authority said late on Wednesday, marking the second major deadly wave of prison violence this year.
Russia sells arms worth over EUR1 bln at aerospace show
The Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport announced on Thursday it has signed contracts worth over EUR1billion (US$1.18 billion) during the ongoing MAKS aerospace show.
Dubai Beats The Heat By Making Fake Rain
Dubai has made its own rain using technology to cool down the 50 degree-Celsius heatwave.
