WHO classifies renamed Covid strain, Omicron, 'variant of concern' GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Friday declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of Covid-19 to be ... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 01:58am
Europe EU countries agree to suspend travel to southern Africa BRUSSELS: European Union states have agreed to suspend travel from southern Africa after the detection of a new... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 10:30pm
South Asia Iran official in Kuwait and UAE ahead of nuclear talks ABU DHABI: A senior Iranian official visited Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates this week, state media said, days... Published 26 Nov, 2021 06:29pm
Europe Britain says new COVID-19 variant is the most significant yet found LONDON: Britain said on Friday that a newly identified coronavirus variant spreading in South Africa was of huge... Published 26 Nov, 2021 06:05pm
Companies Merck says COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalization, death risk by 30% Merck & Co Inc said on Friday its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:52pm
South Asia Afghan humanitarian crisis, drug trafficking alarm India, Russia, China NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of India, Russia and China expressed concern on Friday at the deteriorating... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:45pm
Africa Tunisia navy rescues 487 migrants from overloaded boat TUNIS: The Tunisian navy rescued 487 migrants on Friday from an overloaded boat that ran into difficulty in rough... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 05:34pm
WHO cautions against imposing travel restrictions due to new variant GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday cautioned countries against hastily imposing travel... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 04:16pm
South Asia Indian builds Taj Mahal replica home for wife BURHANPUR: A lovestruck and historically minded Indian husband has emulated the world's most famous display of... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 05:20pm
Europe Russia mourns 52 dead in Siberia coal mine tragedy GRAMOTEINO: A Siberian mining region began three days of mourning on Friday after officials said 52 people died in a... Published 26 Nov, 2021 01:47pm
Europe Czech Republic reports record 27,717 daily COVID-19 cases PRAGUE: The Czech Republic reported 27,717 new coronavirus cases for Thursday, the highest daily tally in the ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 11:40am
Europe Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain THE HAGUE: Governments across Europe rushed on Friday to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, ... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 11:36am
Thousands of Mexican women march in protest against violence MEXICO CITY: Thousands of women marched through the Mexican capital and scuffled with police on Thursday demanding ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:53am
Europe Riot-hit Dutch brace for new Covid curbs THE HAGUE: The Netherlands is set to tighten its partial lockdown on Friday to curb soaring coronavirus cases, as... Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:51am
South Asia Delhi's choked roads worsen India's toxic smog crisis NEW DELHI: After decades commuting on New Delhi's parlous roads, office worker Ashok Kumar spends more time than ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:40am
Flights cancelled, schools shut over three Covid-19 cases in Shanghai SHANGHAI: Hundreds of flights were cancelled, some schools shut and tour groups suspended on Friday after three... Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:34am
Strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes India-Myanmar border region A shallow and strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the Myanmar-India border region early on Friday, India's... Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:20am
Solomon Islands PM blames foreign powers for unrest as protests spread CANBERRA: Foreign countries are responsible for stoking unrest that has led to violent protests in the Solomon... Published 26 Nov, 2021 10:07am
Asia Philippines to reopen to some foreign tourists starting Dec. 1 MANILA: The Philippines will reopen its borders to some foreign tourists from Dec. 1, government officials said on... Published 26 Nov, 2021 09:53am
South Asia Protest paralyses Bangladesh capital after student death DHAKA: Huge crowds blockaded busy streets and harassed drivers in the Bangladeshi capital on Thursday to protest the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 09:44am
Maduro makes surprise visit to Cuba for anniversary of Castro death: TV HAVANA: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made a surprise appearance in Havana Thursday at the inauguration of the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 09:36am
Russia lawmakers strip Communist of immunity in hunting probe MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers on Thursday voted in favour of stripping a senior Communist deputy of his immunity as he... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Interpol elects Emirati general as new president ISTANBUL: Interpol elected an Emirati general accused of torture as its new president on Thursday, despite the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
At least 5 journalists injured amid clashes over elections in Tripura NEW DELHI: Indian authorities must conduct a swift and transparent investigation into the recent attacks on... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Europe Ex-general wins parliament nod to lead Romania BUCHAREST: Retired four-star general Nicolae Ciuca on Thursday received the greenlight from Romania’s parliament ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
US Thanksgiving air travel set to be busiest since pandemic began CHICAGO: Airports and commercial airlines across the United States registered one of their busiest days since before... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Russian gas flows via Yamal ease MOSCOW: Russian natural gas flows to Germany through the Yamal-Europe pipeline have remained broadly steady for the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Israel slashes list of countries that can buy cyber tech OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel slashed its list of countries eligible to buy its cyber technologies following concern... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
European states add booster vaccinations, plan shots for children BRUSSELS: European countries expanded COVID-19 booster vaccinations, began plans to get shots to young children and... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am