Fed’s Powell warns Omicron poses risks to US economy WASHINGTON: The Omicron variant of Covid-19 could slow the recovery of the US economy and labor market and also... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
World Putin gives government a week to prepare Omicron action plan MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to prepare an action plan within the next week ... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 07:30pm
World Putin calls for mutual approval of Covid vaccines MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for mutual recognition of vaccines against the ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:46pm
World Becton confident its COVID-19 tests will detect Omicron variant Becton Dickinson and Co said on Tuesday it was confident that its COVID-19 tests would be able to detect the new... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:43pm
Markets Indian shares fall on Omicron worries; metals, auto weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower in a highly volatile trading session on Tuesday, as concerns over the Omicron... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:40pm
Markets Aussie and kiwi slide, yen up on Moderna CEO's Omicron warning Risk-sensitive currencies slid and safe havens gained in the Asian afternoon on Tuesday, reversing direction after... Published 30 Nov, 2021 03:10pm
Business & Finance Emirates warns Omicron could cause 'significant traumas' for aviation industry DUBAI: A major hit to the peak December travel season because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus would cause... Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:55pm
World Omicron variant raises new fears for pandemic-hit world economy WASHINGTON: Just as it was recovering from the body blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy has taken yet... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 11:43am
World Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case SYDNEY: Australian authorities said on Tuesday that an international traveller who was most likely infected with the... Published 30 Nov, 2021 09:21am
World Merkel, Scholz to discuss tougher Covid curbs with regional leaders BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor in waiting Olaf Scholz will hold talks Tuesday with leaders of... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:06am
World China’s Xi promises Africa 1bn Covid vaccine doses DIAMNIADIO: China’s president pledged to offer Africa one billion Covid vaccine doses on Monday, with the ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:56am
Markets Oil gains more than 3pc on speculation Omicron-related drop overdone NEW YORK: Oil bounded upward Monday, briefly touching highs above $77 a barrel as some investors viewed Friday’s... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:46am
Markets Palm oil ekes out gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended slightly higher on Monday as crude and global markets rebounded from ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:44am
Markets Gold firms as Omicron risks buoy safe-haven appeal LONDON: Gold firmed near the $1,800 level on Monday as investors sought cover from the likely risks to the global... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:28am
Print WHO warns Covid variant Omicron risk ‘very high’ GENEVA: The World Health Organization warned Monday the new Covid-19 Omicron variant poses a “very high” risk... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:09am
World Portugal finds 13 cases of Omicron variant at Lisbon soccer club LISBON: Portugal detected 13 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus on Monday, all involving players and... Published 29 Nov, 2021 02:39pm
World Scotland reports six Omicron cases LONDON: Scotland reported six cases of Omicron on Monday, some of which were not linked to travel in southern ... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 02:45pm
World Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk, countries must prepare: WHO GENEVA: The Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" global risk where COVID-19... Published 29 Nov, 2021 12:54pm
World First suspected case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in Switzerland ZURICH: The first probable case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Switzerland, the government... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 12:18pm
World Thermo Fisher says its COVID-19 tests accurately detects Omicron variant Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc said on Monday its COVID-19 diagnostic tests can accurately detect the new coronavirus... Published 29 Nov, 2021 11:28am
Markets Hong Kong stocks sink at open HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong and mainland China opened with more losses Monday morning to extend a sell-off across... Published 29 Nov, 2021 09:30am
World KSA to allow conditional entry ‘from all countries’ CAIRO: Saudi Arabia will allow entry to travellers “from all countries” as long as they have received one dose ... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:03am
World S Africa says it is being punished for early Covid variant detection JOHANNESBURG: South Africa said on Saturday it was being punished for its advanced ability to detect new COVID-19... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
World UK to toughen Covid entry rules for all arrivals LONDON: Britain will require all arriving passengers to isolate until they can show a negative PCR test against... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 11:51pm
World Modi orders review of reopening on Omicron Covid concerns NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told officials on Saturday to review plans to ease travel ... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 03:54pm
World Sri Lanka bans travellers from 6 African nations due to Omicron COVID variant MUMBAI: Sri Lanka said on Saturday it was barring travellers from six Southern African countries on Saturday over... Published 27 Nov, 2021 02:16pm
World Czech Republic reports 20,315 daily coronavirus cases PRAGUE: The Czech Republic reported 20,315 new coronavirus cases for Friday, the first week-on-week drop in the ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 02:10pm
World Dutch say 61 positive for Covid on flights from SA THE HAGUE: Dutch health authorities said Saturday that 61 passengers from two flights from South Africa tested... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 02:02pm
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