Islamic State claims Mozambique attack close to gas projects
Militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in northern Mozambique just south of the site of gas projects worth $60 billion being developed by the likes of Exxon Mobil and Total.
Tsunami threat remains for Russia after quake off Kuril Islands
Residents in the northern part of Russia’s Kuril Islands remain under threat from tsunami after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, but emergency services reported small waves and no casualties or damage.
Taiwan reports 19 new coronavirus cases, total now 235
Taiwan’s government announced 19 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, all imported, bringing the total number of infected people on the island to 235.
Sudan’s minister of defense dies of heart attack in south Sudan
Sudan’s minister of defense, Lt Gen Jamaleldin Omar, has died of a heart attack in South Sudan, where he was taking part in peace negotiations between the government and armed movements in Juba, a spokesman for the Sudanese army said early on Wednesday…
Gunmen attack Sikh religious complex in Afghan capital
Unidentified gunmen and suicide bombers attacked a Sikh religious complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, and up to 200 people were believed to be trapped inside, a member of parliament said.
Mexico suspends refugee requests as coronavirus cases climb to 405
Mexico temporarily halted the processing of asylum requests from Tuesday, its refugee agency said, the latest measure in North America aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus that have also limited access to asylum.
Japan’s capital becomes center of its coronavirus epidemic
Japan’s capital of Tokyo is at the center of its coronavirus epidemic with more cases than any other region after a record number in a single day, data from public broadcaster NHK showed.
British vicar catches fire waiting for God’s answer
A British vicar got more than he expected from his first attempt at an online sermon when he leaned too close to a candle on a cross and his sweater caught fire.
Indonesia’s health system on the brink as coronavirus surge looms
Indonesia has a significant deficit in hospital beds, medical staff and intensive care facilities as health experts warn that it is primed to become a new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data reviewed by Reuters.
Australia objects to China charging writer with spying
Australia strongly objects to the formal indictment of Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun for espionage , who continues to be held in “unacceptable” conditions, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Wednesday.
