US announces tightening of travel rules amid reports of Omicron cases
Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday announced stricter travel rules in view of reports of cases of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron being reported...
Indian Army receives new Israeli Heron drones for deployment in Ladakh sector
NEW DELHI: After a delay of a few months due to COVID-19, the Indian Army’s surveillance capabilities have received a major boost as Israel...
More cases of Omicron variant reported in NSW Australia
Sydney: More cases infected with the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported in Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW).
Two cases were confirmed...
Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes more severe disease: WHO
Geneva: It is not yet clear whether the Omicron COVID-19 variant is more transmissible, or causes more severe disease compared to other variants including...
No need for panic over Omicron Coronavirus strain: WHO Representative
Moscow: There are no reasons for panic regarding the new Omicron coronavirus strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Russia, Melita Vujnovic, said...
State of emergency declared in New York amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Washington: New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency in the state due to a spike in new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations,...
Nearly 19 killed in Mexico bus crash
Mexico City: At least 19 people were killed and around 25 others injured on Friday after their bus crashed into a house in central...
WHO brands new Coronavirus strain as ‘variant of concern’, names it ‘Omicron’
Geneva: The new strain of coronavirus B.1.1.529, identified in South Africa, is considered a variant of concern and was named Omicron, the 15th letter...
India to host Interpol General Assembly next year
Istanbul/New Delhi: India is to host the 90th Interpol General Assembly in 2022 in New Delhi, as India’s candidate, Praveen Sinha, was elected as...
Afghan girl from National Geographic magazine given refugee status in Italy
Rome: The Iconic “Afghan Girl” Who became the cover face of the National Geographic magazine in 1985 has been granted refugee status by Italy's...
