International
- Jan- 2022 -25 January
Pfizer-BioNTech commences clinical trials for omicron-specific vaccine
Washington: Pfizer and BioNTech have commenced enrollment for a clinical trial to test the safety and immune response of…
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23 virus cases reported on Australian ship delivering aid to Tonga
Officials said on Tuesday that almost two dozen sailors on an Australian military ship bound for Tonga tested positive for…
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Redwood forest in California returns to native tribal group
On the Northern California coast, descendants of Native American tribes are regaining a piece of their legacy, including ancient redwoods…
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Missouri State Highway Patrol sends out Batman-themed alert by mistake
On Monday, authorities near ‘Gotham City, Missouri, were looking for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT,’ a Missouri…
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Legendary artist seeks to rebuild Iraq through music
For decades, Naseer Shamma, an iconic virtuoso oud player, was separated from his beloved nation due to war. Now, he…
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America orders 8500 troops on high alert amid Russia conflict
The Pentagon has raised the alert level for 8,500 troops who may be deployed to Europe as part of a…
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Omicron wave increases global immunity, brings hope to the world
Even as the world health officials and experts warn of difficult weeks ahead and the risk of another, more severe…
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Here are the countries that kept Covid-19 at bay!
Covid-19 is still wreaking havoc across the world. As a result of the ongoing omicron variant cases, the entire world…
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‘You are supporting terrorists’: UAE netizens slam Rana Ayyub after her attack towards Saudi for air-strike in Yemen
An Indian journalist has triggered controversies after she labeled Saudis ‘bloodthirsty’ in a tweet, for fighting terror in Yemen…
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Biden caught on cam for using vulgar epithet on a journalist; calls to apologise
Washington: US President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic on Monday, for using vulgar epithet on a…
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Boycott calls for ‘The Matrix’ following news of a concert featuring the Dalai Lama.
The Matrix Resurrections, the latest installment of The Matrix franchise, has prompted calls for social media boycotts after star Keanu…
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Europe may be moving towards COVID-19 pandemic ‘endgame’: WHO
Days after World Health Organization (WHO) Head-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned world leaders that the Covid-19 pandemic ‘is nowhere near…
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French surgeon attempts to sell gunshot survivor’s X-ray as NFT priced at 2 lakh
A French woman who survived the Bataclan music hall bombing in Paris in 2015 was shocked to hear that her…
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‘It is more expensive to eat at the Airports’: Here are the reasons…
Airport facilities and standards may differ from place to place but there is one recurring theme worldwide – how expensive…
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Britain resumes Brexit negotiations with EU in the new year
The top Brexit official of the European Union and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom met on Thursday…
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Royal Navy seizes drugs worth $ 20 million in Gulf of Oman
Muscat: The UK Royal Navy has seized over 1 tonne of illicit drugs including 663kg of heroin, 87kg of methamphetamine…
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Snowfall blankets Athens and Greek islands due to severe weather
In many parts of Greece, including the capital Athens and many Aegean islands, a severe weather front has arrived,…
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Juan Ponce de Leon statue tumbled in Puerto Rico before Spanish king’s visit
In the early morning hours of Monday, unknown people toppled a statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León…
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US graduation rates dips significantly as pandemic progresses
A new analysis of the graduation pattern in the United States revealed that the high school graduation rates dropped in…
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Global shares fall down ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting
On Monday, European and Asian stocks were mainly lower as Wall Street had its worst week since the outbreak began…
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German leaders meet to discuss COVID as Omicron soars
As the omicron variant spurs a fast surge in infections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors will meet…
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Scott Morrison loses control of WeChat account
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lost control of his WeChat account, which is owned by China, and a politician…
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Amazon ‘boycott’ calls on Twitter over products depicting Indian flag, tricolor
Amazon is facing ire today from Indian Twitter users with the hashtag #Amazon_Insults_National_Flag trending in India. Amazon sells products emblazoned…
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Farmer’s protest in Spain brings attention to rural concerns
Farmers, cattle breeders, hunters, and opposition sympathisers gathered on Madrid on Sunday to protest Spain’s left-of-center government’s environmental and economic…
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With an unknown slate of candidates, Italy begins voting for its next president
On monday, after the hesitant retirement of the three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s, the first round of voting for Italy’s next…
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France prohibits unvaccinated from entering public spaces
People who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer allowed in France’s restaurants, pubs, tourist places, or…
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Scholz sees strong US relations, but leaves Olympic decision open
Germany’s new chancellor said on Tuesday that his new administration will fight for a strong European Union and strengthen…
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India launches talk on free trade deal with Britain
India and the United Kingdom began discussions on a free trade agreement on Thursday, which is anticipated to raise bilateral…
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US judge orders seizure, cruise ship changes course
A U.S. judge granted an order to sieze a vessel as part of a dispute over $4 million in…
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Shooting in German city of Heidelberg, several wounded, gunman dead
On Monday, a lone shooter opened fire at a lecture theatre in Heidelberg, Germany, injuring many persons, according to police.…
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Wildfire in Big Sur, California, forces evacuations
On Saturday, firefighters battled a wildfire that erupted in the rocky mountains of Big Sur, in California, causing hundreds…
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Taliban officials hold first peace talks in Europe since Kabul takeover
On Sunday, the Taliban and western officials have begun their first official discussions in Europe, first time after taking control…
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‘WFH 2022’: Why Indian employees don’t want to return to work!
Companies in India have been forced to work from home due to the rise of Covid-19 cases as their employees’…
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China conducts 2M tests in Beijing, withdraws COVID restrictions in Xi’an
Two weeks before the Winter Olympics begin, a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Beijing has spurred authorities to test…
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‘The planet can end Covid-19 emergency this year although…’: WHO Chief
Geneva: The chief of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the planet can end the Covid-19 emergency…
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