South Korea reports biggest COVID-19 spike since March
Reuters, Seoul :South Korea reported 583 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the highest since March, as it grapples with a third wave of infections that...
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Sudan’s former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies of COVID-19
Al Jazeera News :Former Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi has died from a coronavirus infection. He was 84.In a brief statement, al-Mahdi’s family said he...
Adults, children must move more to stay fit in pandemic era: WHO
Reuters, Geneva :All adults should do a minimum of 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week, even more vital for well-being and mental health...
Cyclone Nivar tears down power lines, trees in India
Reuters, Chennai :A severe cyclone slammed into India’s southern coast early on Thursday, uprooting trees and power lines, but there was little loss of life...
Duchess Meghan speaks about miscarriage
Reuters, London :Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July, an extraordinarily personal disclosure coming from a high-profile British...
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel dies
Reuters, New Delhi :A senior leader of India’s Congress party died of coronavirus related complications on Wednesday, his family said, a second veteran from the...
World renews Afghanistan aid with ceasefire call, conditions
AFP :Donors demanded an immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan on Tuesday as they pledged around $12 billion in aid over four years-but tied their money to...
17 dead in Nicaragua truck crash
Xinhua : A passenger truck plunged off a road in Nicaragua’s Montanita area about 15 km from the Waslala urban area on Monday, killing at...
Philippines targets 60 million Citizens for vaccination
AP, Manila : Philippine officials say about 60 million Filipinos are being targeted for vaccination against the coronavirus next year at a cost of more...
New York City’s first black mayor David Dinkins dies
The first and only black mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, has died at the age of 93.Officers were called to his home on...
China accuses US of ‘creating chaos’ in Asia-Pacific
Al Jazeera News : China has accused the United States of trying to “create chaos” in the Asia-Pacific, a day after US National Security Advisor...
New Zealand leader Ardern offers virus know-how to Joe Biden
AP, Wellington:New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday became the latest world leader to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she...