World

Unidentified person enters North Korea from South in rare border breach: Seoul

Seoul – An unidentified person entered North Korea from the South on New Year’s Day, the military in Seoul said... Read more

2 Jan, 2022

World

Tiger shot dead after biting worker’s arm at Florida zoo

Miami – A tiger was shot dead at a Florida zoo after biting a cleaner who had put his arm... Read more

2 Jan, 2022

World

Stampede at India religious shrine kills at least 12

Srinagar – At least 12 people died and 13 were injured in a stampede at a religious shrine in India... Read more

1 Jan, 2022

World

WHO warns of Covid ‘tsunami’ as Omicron fuels record surges

Paris – A Covid “tsunami” threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO said on Wednesday, as record surges fuelled... Read more

30 Dec, 2021

World

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking

New York – British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty in New York on Wednesday of recruiting and grooming... Read more

30 Dec, 2021

World

US hits new record for daily Covid cases amid testing woes

Washington – The United States has hit its highest-ever average of new Covid cases as Omicron spreads at a... Read more

30 Dec, 2021

World

Greece bans music in bars over rising Covid cases

Athens – Greece on Wednesday banned music in bars and restaurants in a bid to limit New Year’s Eve... Read more

30 Dec, 2021

World

French parents sue after daughter mistakenly gets Moderna jab only allowed for adults

Rennes – The parents of a 10-year-old girl in France are suing the authorities after their daughter received a Moderna... Read more

30 Dec, 2021

World

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas makes rare Israel visit for talks

Jerusalem – Israel unveiled a package of “confidence-building measures” for the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, after Defence Minister Benny... Read more

29 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus

WHO warns of ‘very high’ Omicron risk as Covid surges worldwide

Geneva – Omicron still poses “very high” risk and could overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO warned on Wednesday, as... Read more

29 Dec, 2021