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Global Covid caseload reaches 411.5 million

Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 411.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.81 million and vaccinations to over 10.19 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest…
US should retreat on decision over Afghanistan’s assets: Karzai

New Delhi: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has attacked US president Joe Biden’s decision over allocating $3.5 billion to the victims of 9/11 and added that he must retreat his decision and…

Turkey takes new measures to cope with high inflation

Istanbul: Turkey announced new economic measures to ease the burden of citizens against the skyrocketing cost of living amid high inflation. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an economic meeting in Istanbul…
Triple homicide shocks Spain after 15-year-old kills his family

Madrid: Spain has been shocked by the news of a triple homicide in the city of Elche, after a 15-year-old boy confessed to killing his parents and younger brother after a family…
China renews alert for heavy snow

Beijing: China’s meteorological authorities on Sunday renewed a blue alert for heavy snow in the northern regions of the country. From Sunday to Monday morning, heavy snow is likely to hit parts…
Struggling with long Covid? This over-the-counter drug may help

New York: After a Covid infection, it’s long term effects including brain fog, joint pain, exercise intolerance and fatigue have been affecting the daily lives of millions. Researchers from the University of…
Top S.Korean, US diplomats discuss ways to engage with Pyongyang

Seoul: South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Hawaii to discuss the best ways to engage with North Korea. Saturday’s meeting follows a recent series…

Lavrov, Blinken discuss Ukraine, security guarantees over phone

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss the situation in Ukraine and security guarantees between Russia and the West.…
Biden, Putin discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

Washington/Moscow: US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation Saturday over the situation in Ukraine. During the call, which lasted for about one hour, the two leaders discussed…
Global Covid caseload reaches 410 million

Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 408.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.80 million and vaccinations to over 10.18 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest…
Vaccinated patients less likely to need critical care during Omicron surge

New York: Among those admitted during the omicron surge, vaccinated adults had less severe illness compared with unvaccinated adults and were less likely to land in intensive care, finds a new study.…
Afghans protest US order to give $3.5 B to 9/11 victims

Kabul: Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up 3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the US for families of America’s 9/11 victims saying the money belongs…
US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

Washington: The United States is set to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly imminent. U.S. officials say the State Department…
Putin planning to invade Ukraine on Feb 16

New Delhi: Russia is planning to invade Ukraine on February 16, a credible intelligence report has claimed, as US President Joe Biden urgently arranged a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin…
Taliban delegation in Geneva calls for international talks

Kabul: A Taliban delegation currently on a five-day visit to Geneva has called for talks with the international community over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, according to media reports. “We call on…