In US, the new wave is driven by the Delta variant, which now accounts for more than 80 percent of new cases.

Afghanistan has demanded full security for its diplomats in Pakistan following the abduction and torture of the daughter of its ambassador.

Afghanistan has accused the Pakistan Air Force of supporting the Taliban and warning the Afghan forces from acting against it.

In Western Europe, at least 100 people are dead and about 1,500 are missing after devastating floods swept across a swath.

Russian president Vladimir Putin has said that climate change is a priority and vowed to work along with the United States.

At least 1,146 people perished between January and June, according to the International Organization for Migration.