G7 concerned about Beijing's 'coercive' economic activities UK Foreign Minister
LONDON: Hitting out at China's debt-trap diplomacy, the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers expressed concerns about Beijing's "coercive" economic policies. The G-7 foreign ministers...
Israeli PM Bennett kicks off historic visit to UAE, touches down in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: In the first-ever official visit to the Gulf nation by an Israeli premier, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday touched down at...
COVID-19 vaccine hoarding will prolong pandemic, warns WHO amid Omicron spread
NEW YORK: Amid the ongoing spread of Omicron variant around the world, a UN health agency panel on Thursday said that early laboratory data...
India, US, Israel, UAE Quad meeting could happen in early 2022 in Dubai Israeli envoy Gilon
NEW DELHI: Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon on Thursday said that India-US-Israel-UAE Quad meet could happen in early 2022 in Dubai. Speaking with...
US announces new initiatives to protect reporters on eve of Democracy Summit
WASHINGTON: The US has announced new initiatives to protect reporters and independent journalism on the eve of the Democracy Summit. Further, United States Secretary of...
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...