UK bans travellers from Denmark

London (IANS) The UK has imposed an immediate for all travellers from Denmark amid concerns of a mutated Covid-19 strain found in minks that has been transmitted to over 210 people in the Scandinavian country.

The new measure was announced…

From 90K to 26K in 6 hrs, Trump lead in Penn state melting away

New York (IANS) In a span of barely six hours, US President Donald Trump's lead against his Democratic rival Joe Biden has suddenly eroded in battleground Pennsylvania, with barely 26,000 votes separating the two candidates at 11 p.m. EST on Thursday…

Biden within striking distance of 270 with wins in Wisconsin, Michigan

New York (IANS) Donald Trump suffered two back to back blows losing must-win Michigan and Wisconsin to rival Joe Biden who has pulled ahead to the 253 mark in the electoral vote count.

The US 2020 election winner needs 270 and Trump is trailing…

Indonesia in recession after 22 years

Jakarta (IANS) For the first time after 22 years, Indonesia has entered recession due to the heavy coronavirus-induced impact on the country's economy, authorities said on Thursday.

According to the authorities, the country's growth…

Alleging fraud, Trump says he'll go to SC to stop 'voting'

New York (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed victory on Wednesday morning in the 2020 presidential election while the counting of the votes was still incomplete and said that he will be going to the Supreme Court to stop "voting" alleging there…

S.Korea captures N.Korean man after crossing border

Seoul (IANS) South Korean authorities on Wednesday took a North Korean man into custody after cross the two Koreas' eastern border, officials said.

In a statement, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the man was captured more…

We will not give in, says Macron after Vienna shootings

Paris (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country and its citizens share the shock and sorrow of the Austrian people following the shootings in Vienna, pledging that "our enemies must know who they are dealing with. We will not give…

Vienna shootings toll reaches 4, manhunt on for suspect

Vienna (IANS) At least four people were killed and 17 others injured when gunmen opened fire in six different locations in the Austrian capital of Vienna, authorities said on Tuesday, adding that a manhunt was on for at least one suspect.

The…

US heightens security ahead of Tuesday's presidential election

Washington (IANS) With just a day left for the much-anticipated US presidential election, security measures have been heightened all across the country in the wake of poll-related violence.

In Washington, D.C., shopfronts are boarding up their…

6 injured after gunmen storm Kabul University

Kabul (IANS) At least six people were injured on Monday after three gunmen stormed into the Kabul University and started opening fire on students, the police said, adding that clashes were ongoing.

The attack started after an explosion on the…