Millions travel across US as airlines cancel flights over Covid WASHINGTON: Millions of Americans are traveling before Christmas even as national Omicron Covid-19 infections ... Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am
World Omicron cases at much lower risk of hospital admission, UK says LONDON: There is a lower risk of hospitalisation for people with the Omicron coronavirus variant compared to Delta,... Published 23 Dec, 2021 11:08pm
Pakistan Six more suspected cases of Omicron variant reported in Karachi Samples of all patients have been sent for further verification Published 23 Dec, 2021 10:09pm
World Australian states reinstate COVID-19 curbs as Omicron cases jump SYDNEY: Australia reintroduced COVID-19 curbs such as mandated mask wearing indoors, capacity limits and QR code... Published 23 Dec, 2021 12:22pm
Business & Finance Sterling rises against dollar despite signs of UK economic slowdown LONDON: Sterling rose against the dollar and edged up on the euro on Wednesday, despite official data showing... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
World France says Omicron to be dominant variant soon, resists new restrictions PARIS: France could soon see 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day due to the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus... Published 22 Dec, 2021 02:43pm
Markets UK shares edge lower on Omicron fears, downbeat GDP data UK's FTSE 100 inched lower on Wednesday on mounting concerns over the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on... Published 22 Dec, 2021 02:16pm
World Omicron forces new restrictions, global call for booster shot SYDNEY: Singapore suspended quarantine-free travel and Australia renewed its vaccination push on Wednesday as ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 10:30am
Markets Stock markets, oil rise after sell-off but virus casts shadow HONG KONG: Equities stabilised and oil prices saw a much-needed gain Tuesday after their latest flop as... Updated 21 Dec, 2021 02:37pm
Markets Oil prices plunge as Omicron’s rapid spread dims fuel demand outlook NEW YORK: Oil prices slumped more than 4% on Monday as surging cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Europe ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
World UK's Johnson says: we're looking all kinds of things to tackle Omicron LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he was looking at all kinds of things to keep the... Published 20 Dec, 2021 10:54pm
World Omicron spreading and infecting the vaccinated: WHO GENEVA: The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading faster than the Delta variant and is causing infections... Published 20 Dec, 2021 10:44pm
World Omicron coronavirus variant spreading fast in Italy ROME: The highly contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading quickly in Italy, with new cases... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 08:03pm
World Up to 10% of new French COVID-19 cases suspected to be Omicron variant PARIS: The Omicron coronavirus variant is now suspected to be responsible for up to 10% of new confirmed COVID-19... Published 18 Dec, 2021 02:51pm
World Ukraine reports its first case of Omicron coronavirus variant KYIV: Ukraine has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said on... Published 18 Dec, 2021 02:41pm
World Paris cancels New Year's Eve fireworks as Omicron spreads PARIS: Paris has cancelled planned fireworks as well as festivities on the Champs Elysees avenue on New Year's Eve ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 02:19pm
World Kenya detects first cases of Omicron variant NAIROBI: Kenya has detected its first three cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the country's health minister... Published 15 Dec, 2021 05:42pm
Markets Oil drops toward $73, pressured by Omicron concerns Oil prices dropped toward $73 a barrel on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the Omicron... Published 15 Dec, 2021 01:14am
World Italy extends COVID-19 state of emergency, imposes swab for EU visitors ROME: Italy on Tuesday extended a COVID-19 state of emergency to March 31 and ruled that all visitors from EU... Published 15 Dec, 2021 01:05am
Markets Sterling edges higher versus euro as investors weigh up Omicron risk LONDON: Sterling strengthened against the euro on Tuesday but stayed within recent ranges as uncertainty around the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 10:38pm
Markets Nikkei edges down on Omicron fears, bargain hunt caps decline TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei index edged down on Tuesday, as worries over the Omicron COVID-19 variant and caution ahead of... Published 14 Dec, 2021 09:44am
World First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom LONDON: At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
World Six cases of Omicron variant detected in Turkey ISTANBUL: The first six cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected in Turkey, Health Minister... Published 12 Dec, 2021 03:01am
World Mauritius records first two Omicron cases, more feared PORT LOUIS: The Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius has recorded its first two infections of the Covid-19 ... Updated 11 Dec, 2021 07:13pm
World At least 17 suspected Omicron cases after Oslo party OSLO: At least 17 people who came down with Covid-19 after a Christmas party gathering over 100 guests in Oslo last... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:50pm