Liverpool chasing records, says Alexander-Arnold

(Reuters) - Liverpool still have some work to do before clinching the Premier League title and have no intention of easing down a gear with the finish line in sight, full back Trent Alexander-Arnold said after Wednesday's 4-0 home win over Crystal Palace.

France calls on EU to discuss relationship with Turkey

PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister on Wednesday called on its European Union partners to hold urgent talks on the bloc's future relations with Turkey, which has clashed with Paris over its role in Libya.

Turkey says Macron suffers 'eclipse of the mind' over Libya

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey hit back on Tuesday at French criticism of its intervention in Libya, saying President Emmanuel Macron must have suffered an "eclipse of the mind" to oppose Ankara's support for the internationally recognised Tripoli government.

Asia Today: Fourth-worst-hit India sees rural virus cases soar; chairman of a chain of pharmacies in Beijing sentenced to 15 years in prison

NEW DELHI (AP): India’s coronavirus caseload on Monday (June 22) has risen to 425,282 as infections soar in rural areas to which migrant workers fleeing major cities have returned in recent weeks.

Thailand aims to ease travel as it marks 28 days without local Covid-19 transmission

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand hopes to ease some Covid-19 (coronavirus) restrictions on foreigners entering the country after going for 28 days without recording any domestic transmissions, a senior official said on Monday (June 22).

Cloudy skies drive many to social media to watch partial solar eclipse

PETALING JAYA: The partial solar eclipse on Sunday (June 21) was obscured by cloudy skies here, with many people viewing it “live” on social media instead.

Awe-inspiring sight

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on the longest day of the year

CHIAYI, Taiwan (Reuters) - A shimmering ring of light flashed into view on Sunday in parts of the eastern hemisphere as the moon drifted across the face of the sun in a rare eclipse on the longest day of the year.

South Korea limits entry for foreigners after new virus cases

SEOUL: South Korea’s health authorities will limit the entry of foreigners from some countries where Covid-19 infections are surging through a temporary restriction on flights and visa issuances.

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse thrills skywatchers in Asia

NAIROBI (AFP): Skywatchers along a narrow band from west Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India and the Far East (China, Hong Kong, Koreas and Taiwan) witnessed on Sunday (June 21) a dramatic "ring of fire" solar eclipse.