France's COVID-19 cases top 1 million -- Johns Hopkins University 

Oct 22,2020
The number of COVID-19 infections in France reached 1,000,369 as of 0124 GMT on Thursday while the country's death toll from the disease hit 34,075, latest figures from the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University showed.
11 killed as landslides hit coal mine in Indonesia's South Sumatra 
Oct 22
 Landslides hit a coal mine in Indonesia's western province of South Sumatra on Wednesday afternoon, a senior disaster agency official said on Thursday.
India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test
Oct 22
A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, with scientists hopeful it will help turn the tide on the pandemic in one of the world's worst-hit nations.
US seeks to sway Brazil on Chinese 5G with $1-bn deal
Oct 21

US defense, diplomacy chief to visit India for talks
Oct 21
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Tuesday that he and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit India next week to strengthen the two countries' alliance in the face of China's strategic challenge.
UK ramps up virus rules in Manchester against local resistance
Oct 21
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he will impose tougher coronavirus restrictions on the English city of Manchester, defying local leaders who bitterly opposed the move without extra cash.
Japan gives 2.8 million dollars to WFP
Oct 21
The Japanese government has contributed 2.8 million dollars for food aid in Palestine through the United Nations World Food Programme.