Arab countries ban travel from African nations over new Covid strain
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia on Friday was among countries in the Middle East and North Africa to ban travellers from... Read more
27 Nov, 2021
Funny old world: The week’s offbeat news
Paris – From money-grabbing Americans to a football fan willing to do anything for his idol. Your weekly roundup... Read more
27 Nov, 2021
US, Canada restrict travel from southern Africa as new variant sparks concern
Washington – The United States, Brazil, Canada, and Saudi Arabia became the latest countries on Friday to restrict travel... Read more
27 Nov, 2021
China extends maternity leave to boost births
Beijing – Several regions in China have extended maternity leave by at least 30 days, in the latest attempt to... Read more
27 Nov, 2021
Revered Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91
New York – Legendary Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim, widely credited with revolutionising American musical theater, died on Friday at... Read more
27 Nov, 2021
Israel finds case of Covid strain first detected in South Africa
Jerusalem – Israel has identified a case of a Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations first detected... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Singapore, Malaysia curb arrivals from southern Africa over Covid-19 variant
Singapore – Singapore and Malaysia will restrict arrivals from seven African countries, health officials said on Friday, after South Africa... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Czech president back in hospital after positive Covid test
Prague – Czech President Milos Zeman returned to hospital hours after being released on Thursday as he tested positive... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Thousands join global outcry over violence against women
Mexico City – Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Europe and Latin America on Thursday to demand an... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
Maradona is dead, long live Maradona! World honors ‘Golden Kid’
Buenos Aires – From a bronze statue unveiled in Naples to humble offerings of flowers at his childhood home... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
