This comes amid warnings from a top scientist that cases in rural areas will surge over the new year.

Tokyo plans to release a million tonnes of water contaminated by the destroyed Fukushima plant.

Families in the Himalayan town of Joshimath, which is sinking, say they yearn to go back to their homes.

One relative said blaming local officials was like "cutting off the off the lizard's tail to spare the head".

The 1933 film Karma has long been written about as the film with Bollywood's first-ever and longest kiss.

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry.

The true scale of the Covid wave is unclear, but many are now looking to the new year with optimism.

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop.

President Widodo said he wanted to restore the rights of victims but did not specify how.

The incident has sparked outrage with many accusing the man of deliberately targeting people.

New South Wales leader Dominic Perrottet apologises for wearing the costume nearly two decades ago.

The alert comes after Uzbekistan alleged that 18 children died after consuming a syrup made by an Indian firm.

Victoria's premier says honouring the controversial clergyman would be distressing for abuse victims.

Experts say player selection will be a key factor in leading India to victory in upcoming matches.

The crisis-hit Indian Ocean state cannot access a $2.9bn bailout until its debts to China and India are resolved.

Police said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban official put the toll as high as 20.

Former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka announces she is pregnant.

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.

Responding for the first time to coverage of his book, the prince accuses some in the press of "lies".

The move comes after the country's prime minister called on firms to increase wages as prices rise.