Taliban killed 291 Afghan security personnel in past week: govt

The Taliban killed at least 291 Afghan security personnel over the past week, a top government official said Monday, accusing the insurgents of unleashing a wave of violence ahead of potential talks.
Mongolia to hold election under coronavirus cloud

Thailand reports no confirmed local transmissions of COVID-19 for 28th consecutive day
The Thai government reported on Monday no confirmed local transmissions of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 28th consecutive day.
S.Korea reports 17 more COVID-19 cases, 12,438 in total
South Korea reported 17 more cases of the COVID-19 compared to 24 hours ago as of 0:00 a.m. Monday local time, raising the total number of infections to 12,438.
With no flights, Argentine sails across Atlantic to see parents
"Mission accomplished!" That joyful declaration came from Juan Manuel Ballestero, an Argentine sailor who, unable to fly home from Portugal due to the pandemic, crossed the ocean alone in his modest sailboat to see his aging parents.
Trump rally attracts less than expected turnout
US President Donald Trump's first re-election campaign event in three months has drawn a smaller than expected crowd.
Cinemas reopen in France
Movie fans in France are back in theaters, after three months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.