Turkey’s Arslantepe Mound added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Arslantepe, an archaeological site in Malatya, Turkey dating back to 6th millennium BCE, boasts an adobe palace and the earliest swords in the world.

Science round-up: Mental health issues tied to Covid-19 death risk

Nerve changes in eyes can help confirm ‘long Covid’ and Delta variant may be 1,000 times more infectious. Here’s an overview of some of the latest science on the novel coronavirus:

Canadian geologist may have found earliest sign of animal life on Earth

The discovery of a sponge fossil dating back 890 million years would, if confirmed, show the first animals evolved before a time when oxygen in the atmosphere and ocean reached a level scientists once thought was necessary for animal life.

PAHO says Covid inflicting heavy toll on Americas – latest updates

Covid-19 pandemic has infected more than 196 million people and killed least 4.1 million around the world. Here are updates for July 28:

A Turkish artisan creates egg art that is 'delicate, and requires patience'

Hamit Hayran of Ankara, Turkey, is an artisan working with emptied out eggshells, bearing holes in them in intricate patterns, making beautiful art.

UK reports highest deaths from Covid-19 since March – latest updates

Novel coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 4.1 million people, infecting at least 195.7 million around the world. Here are updates for July 27:

Visit Turkey’s first botanical garden for medicinal plants

Located in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, the Medical Plants Garden boasts hundreds of different plants that are known for their medicinal properties.

Iraq records over 12,000 infections in new daily high – latest updates

Covid-19 pandemic has infected at least 195 million people and killed more than 4.1 million around the world. Here are updates for July 26:

With the Great Barrier Reef at risk, Australia back on probation

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned Australia about the condition of the Great Barrier Reef with “the utmost concern and regret,” and plans to reevaluate in 2022.

Lockdown ineffective as 5th wave peaks in Iran – latest updates

Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 4.1 million people and infected over 194 million globally. Here are the coronavirus-related developments for July 25:

Algeria gets green light to produce Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines

Sinovac will be the second Covid-19 vaccine to be manufactured in Algeria as the country announced earlier that Russia's Sputnik V vaccine will also be produced domestically from September.

Indonesia prepares more ICU units as Bali runs low on oxygen

Indonesia has had more than 3 million coronavirus infections and at least 82,000 deaths with the Delta variant-driven spread showing no sign of slowing.