The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a global rise in COVID-19 cases, despite reduced testing and several weeks of declining infections.

China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally and the highest daily count since the start of the pandemic.

The global COVID-19 death toll topped the grim milestone of six million, according to the latest data compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Thousands of London Underground workers go on a two-day strike in a protracted dispute over jobs, pays, pensions, and working conditions.

Thousands of British girls as young as 11 hide signs of "deep distress" from their parents.

Canada's parliament approves Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's controversial decision to invoke rarely-used emergency powers to end trucker-led anti-vaccine protests.

Hong Kong authorities say the city is in an ‘all-out combat’ to contain the COVID-19 outbreak with China’s support.

US allegations that China is causing harm to workers and violating trade commitments are baseless, the Chinese government says.

A total of 80 unruly airplane passengers have been referred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for potential criminal prosecution, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday.

Iran’s Shifa Pharmed Industrial Group says its vaccine shows 100% effectiveness against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.