In Pakistan, President Arif Alvi today dissolved all the assemblies following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan

In Sri Lanks, widespread protets reported against  the imposition of nationwide curfew and state of emergency.

In USA, Police in California say six people are dead and at least nine others have been injured after a shooting in downtown Sacramento.

Sri Lanka has declared a countrywide emergency amid escalating protests, giving sweeping powers to security forces.

 China has refused to condemn Russia's action in Ukraine and has repeatedly criticised  Western santions illegal and unilateral.

The United States has announced that it is ending a policy that limited asylum at the US-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19.