Early data on Omicron severity encouraging Fauci
NEW YORK: Early data on the Omicron Covid-19 variant is "a bit encouraging" and does not indicate a great degree of danger, says Anthony...
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison
Naypyidaw: A Myanmar court sentenced ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison for inciting dissent against the military and...
Prepare for Omicron surge, WHO warns Asia-Pacific nations
NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday warned that countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to strengthen healthcare services and focus on...
Tony Abbott terms India's decision to not join RCEP 'shrewd' move
NEW DELHI: Australian Prime Minister's Special Trade Envoy Tony Abbott on Friday termed India's decision to not join Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) a...
Canada bans travel from Egypt, Nigeria, Malawi amid spread of Omicron strain
OTTAWA: Amid the growing concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Canada has added Egypt, Malawi, and Nigeria to the 'travel ban' list. "We are...
Japan confirms first case of Omicron variant
TOKYO: Japan has confirmed its first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Kyodo News reported citing a government source. A man in his 30s...
US calls for greater cooperation with its allies to counter Chinese threat in Indo-Pacific region
WASHINGTON: In a bid to promote peace in the Indo-Pacific region, the US on Monday (local time) called for additional cooperation with its allies...
Former US Secretary of Defence sues Pentagon for withholding parts of his memoir
WASHINGTON: Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has sued the Defence Department accusing Pentagon officials of blocking parts of his memoir. "Significant text is...
Australian woman sets fire in COVID quarantine hotel
CAIRNS: A 31-year-old woman in Australia has been charged with arson after she set fire to the COVID-19 quarantine hotel in Australia's Northern city...
Taliban 'clueless' over governance, struggle to rule Afghanistan
KABUL: Taliban struggle for the long-term stability in Afghanistan as the group is "clueless" over how to go forward in ruling the country and...