World

German police launch operation after death threats to pro-vaccine politician

Berlin – German police and special forces on Wednesday launched an operation in the eastern city of Dresden after death... Read more

15 Dec, 2021

World

Brother fears Assange may not survive US prosecution

New York – Julian Assange’s brother said on Monday he feared the Wikileaks publisher would not survive the United States’... Read more

14 Dec, 2021

World

UK’s Johnson faces angry MPs at vote on new virus curbs

London – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday faces a backlash from his own MPs in parliament over... Read more

14 Dec, 2021

World

7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, tsunami ‘possible’

Jakarta – A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, as monitors warned of... Read more

14 Dec, 2021

World

Biden declares major disaster in Kentucky after tornadoes kill dozens

Mayfield – US emergency workers searched on Sunday for survivors of ferocious tornadoes that killed dozens of people across... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

World

Russian teenager ‘blows himself up’ at Orthodox school, interior ministry says

Moscow – An 18-year-old graduate of an Orthodox school “blew himself up” at a convent outside Moscow, injuring himself and... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Paris – Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: South Africa’s Ramaphosa tests positive South African President Cyril... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus

Omicron spreads faster and weakens jabs, says WHO

Geneva – The Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces vaccine efficacy but causes less... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

World

Downing Street ditches Xmas party as PM battles scandal

London –Downing Street will not hold a Christmas party this year, Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said on Friday as the... Read more

11 Dec, 2021

World

Indian police hold man for stealing Maradona’s watch

Guwahati – Indian police have recovered a stolen watch customised for star footballer Diego Maradona and arrested a suspect behind... Read more

11 Dec, 2021