Imran Khan of Pakistan Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Imran Khan, a former cricket star, recently received his first dose of a vaccine, and officials said he was most likely infected beforehand.
Traffic Cops Return to Rome’s Landmark Piazza
While motorists in Rome are known for their chaotic driving, the return of police officers directing traffic at the intersection was greeted by many as a sign of normality at a difficult time.
Georgia Attacks Prompt a Muted Reaction in Asia
Six of the eight victims were of Asian descent. But in China and South Korea, debate over the violence played out with far less intensity than it did in the United States.
Earthquake Rattles Japan’s Northeast
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late Saturday, and was felt hundreds of miles away in Tokyo. The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning that was quickly lifted.
AstraZeneca Vaccine Under More Scrutiny After Denmark Death
The country’s drug agency is investigating whether these were side effects.
Tokyo Summer Olympics Bars International Spectators
Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo organizing committee, said on Saturday that fans from overseas would not be allowed to attend the games because of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Lava Flows From Iceland Volcano
A rare volcanic eruption occurred near Reykjavik, Iceland, on Friday evening. No injuries were reported and the Icelandic Meteorological Office said the lava fountains were small by volcano standards.
Najib Razak, Former Malaysian Leader, Admits Covid 'Mistake'
Najib Razak said he did not register with a phone app, as required, after arriving at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. “I confess,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “I accept both criticism and insight.”
Teachers' Unions Uncertain on C.D.C.'s New 3-Feet Limit
The heads of two large teachers’ unions are waiting for further review of research on how the virus behaves in schools, especially those in cities or that are under-resourced.