EU secures extra vaccines; Republicans to meet Biden over Covid relief plan Deputy health minister Erlan Kiyasov said he didn't "feel any sort of discomfort" after receiving a shot. Published 01 Feb, 2021 02:08pm
BR Research Vaccine woes Sars-Cov-2 continues to humble science, even though it’s been a year since it started spreading across the world.... Published 01 Feb, 2021 07:30am
World Dubai announces alliance to speed Covid vaccine delivery DUBAI: Key transport hub Dubai on Sunday announced an initiative to accelerate the delivery of coronavirus vaccines,... Updated 01 Feb, 2021 09:06am
World S.Africa orders 20mn Pfizer vaccines: report A first shipment of AstraZeneca/Oxford jabs produced in India is due to arrive on Monday, with injections expected to start two weeks later. Published 31 Jan, 2021 05:59pm
Editorials Inequity of access to Covid vaccines EDITORIAL: In his keynote address on Monday to a virtual session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, ... Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:35am
World Egypt to receive first AstraZeneca vaccines Sunday Egypt has recorded nearly 165,000 Covid-19 cases, including more than 9,200 deaths. Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:48pm
World N.Ireland chief minister calls for removal of Brexit protocol Johnson had told EU chief Ursula von der Leyen of his "grave concerns about the potential impact" the European bloc's decision might have. Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:26pm
World India to make more Covid-19 vaccines to supply world: Modi Government figures on Thursday showed that, in the previous 24 hours, 123 people died from the virus in India, with 11,666 new infections. Published 28 Jan, 2021 10:07pm
Business & Finance Sanofi 'proud' to help make rivals' vaccines The jabs would be ready from the middle of the year and be distributed in the European Union, he said. Published 27 Jan, 2021 06:10pm
World Vaccine concerns divide nations at Davos PARIS: Divisions were on display Tuesday at the Davos virtual summit as nations called for fair distribution of... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
Markets Japan shares down TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower on Tuesday as worries about delays in distributing coronavirus vaccines, delay ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Business & Finance US consumer confidence rises; house prices accelerate WASHINGTON: US consumer confidence rose moderately in January while lingering concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:42am
World Biden to update U.S. state governors on vaccines: White House Biden will update governors on his efforts to increase the supply of the vaccines, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters at a briefing. Published 26 Jan, 2021 11:40pm
Business & Finance General Electric upbeat on 2021 after profitable 2020 Shares of GE gained 6.4 percent to $11.69 in pre-market trading. Published 26 Jan, 2021 08:08pm
World Merkel urges 'fair' distribution of coronavirus jabs South African President lashed out at "vaccine nationalism," accusing rich countries of bulk-buying coronavirus vaccines and hoarding them to the detriment of others. Published 26 Jan, 2021 07:52pm
World S.Africa president blasts vaccine hoarding at Davos forum A first batch of at least 1.5 million doses ordered from the Serum Institute of India is expected to arrive in South Africa this month. Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:26pm
World Covid-19 vaccine firms must deliver, says EU chief Von der Leyen said the Commission's vaccine procurement was not for the EU alone but also for poorer non-EU countries. Published 26 Jan, 2021 04:51pm
Business & Finance South Africa’s rand slips JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened on Monday, giving back early gains in volatile trade with sentiment... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
World Zambia allocated 8.7mn COVID-19 vaccines from African Union Zambia, with a population close to 18 million, has 45,337 COVID-19 cases and 639 people have died from the disease. Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:27pm
World Turkey to get a further 6.5mn Sinovac vaccines on Monday Some 600,000 people were vaccinated in just two days when the vaccine rollout began in mid-January. Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:20pm
World Israel expands vaccination campaign to teens OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel began administering Covid-19 vaccines to teenagers Saturday as it pushed ahead with its... Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am
World UK card spending running 35pc below pre-pandemic levels LONDON: Spending on payment cards in Britain last week stood 35% below pre-pandemic levels with the country in its... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Print Fire at India’s Serum Institute kills 5 NEW DELHI: The Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine maker, said on Thursday that production of the... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 09:37am
World India starts vaccine shipments to neighbours, barring Pakistan China NEW DELHI: India started delivering coronavirus vaccines to its neighbours on Wednesday, the foreign ministry said,... Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Business & Finance Early trade in New York: Dollar rises as growth worries weigh on euro NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro on Wednesday as the risk of extended lockdowns in Europe to ... Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am
World 'Pharmacy of the world' India exports first covid vaccines Foreign Minister said that the "Pharmacy of the World will deliver to overcome the COVID challenge". Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:49pm
Print Covid-19 vaccines roll-out: PM for accelerating measures ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday chaired a meeting on the coronavirus situation in Pakistan and... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Markets BoE's Haldane sees rapid economic recovery from COVID hit Haldane said that he expected recovery to be faster than after the 2008-9 financial crisis, as the economic collapse in 2020. Published 20 Jan, 2021 12:20am
World Outcry in Italy at call for more vaccines for rich regions Italy has so far administered more than 1.15 million doses of the vaccine, more than other European Union nations. Published 19 Jan, 2021 08:13pm
World Norway says advice on use of Pfizer vaccine is unchanged The Nordic country is currently vaccinating residents of care homes, including those with serious underlying diseases. Published 19 Jan, 2021 12:53am