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14 Feb 2022
InstagramFitness influencer, who lost 141 kilograms, now on dialysis
A US fitness influencer, Lexi Reed, who lost 141 kilograms in two years, has now been hospitalized due to organ failure.
12 Feb 2022
United States of AmericaCOVID-19 booster shot's effectiveness wanes after fourth month: CDC study
Immunity generated from third or booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines wanes substantially after about four months, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.
11 Feb 2022
XOnline game Wordle saves 80-year-old woman from hostage situation
Popular Twitter word game Wordle recently saved the life of an 80-year-old woman in the United States.
11 Feb 2022
World Health OrganizationPandemic not over, new variant can arise anywhere: WHO scientist
The World Health Organization's Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has said the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, as some people suggest.
11 Feb 2022
Ukraine'Leave now': Biden urges Americans in Ukraine amid tensions
United States President Joe Biden has urged all American citizens living in Ukraine to immediately leave the country citing security concerns.
10 Feb 2022
IndiaCentre issues new guidelines for international arrivals; check details here
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday revised COVID-19-related guidelines for international arrivals effective from February 14.
09 Feb 2022
WorldWhat are the laws on face coverings around the world?
The hijab row in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has catapulted into a larger debate on the freedom of religious belief and choice of clothing.
07 Feb 2022
CanadaCanada's Ottawa declares emergency over protests against COVID-19 restrictions
The Mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa, Jim Watson, declared a state of emergency on Sunday as people protesting against COVID-19 restrictions continued to paralyze the city's downtown.
07 Feb 2022
IndiaChina, Pakistan rake up Kashmir issue again after Imran-Xi meet
China and Pakistan on Sunday again brought up the Kashmir issue following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing.
06 Feb 2022
Lata MangeshkarPakistani fans pay tribute as Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92
The death of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday affected not just Indians but Pakistanis too as tributes poured in from the neighboring country.
06 Feb 2022
Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth wants Camilla to be known as Queen Consort
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has said that when her son Prince Charles becomes king, she wants his wife Camilla to be given the title of Queen Consort.
03 Feb 2022
ISISISIS chief killed in counterterror operation in Syria, says Biden
United States President Joe Biden on Thursday said that American forces targeted the chief of the Islamic State (ISIS) during a counter-terrorism operation in northwest Syria.
03 Feb 2022
UzbekistanMother drops 3-year-old into bear enclosure; video goes viral
In a horrific incident, a mother dropped her three-year-daughter into a bear pit at a zoo in Uzbekistan.
03 Feb 2022
India38 Chinese soldiers drowned in 2020 Galwan clash: Report
At least 38 Chinese soldiers died in the early stage of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, an investigative report by Australian newspaper The Klaxon said.
02 Feb 2022
World Health OrganizationNew Omicron subvariant found in 57 countries, WHO says
A subvariant of the highly-infectious Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in 57 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
01 Feb 2022
IndiaNew Omicron subvariant spreads faster than original strain: Report
The newest version of the extremely infectious omicron variant is spreading much faster than the original, and moderate instances of the original may not provide any protection against subsequent infections, according to a study.
01 Feb 2022
CanadaCanadians 'disgusted' by those protesting in Ottawa: PM Trudeau
The protests in the capital city of Ottawa have not intimidated the citizens of the country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.
31 Jan 2022
United States of AmericaCoronavirus may remain active for longer than recommended quarantine: Study
Several people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may spread it for longer than the prescribed quarantine period, even if they don't show any symptoms throughout the infection's final stage, a study has claimed.
30 Jan 2022
H-1B VisaH-1B visa registrations for FY23 to begin from March 1
The application process for the much sought-after H-1B visa for fiscal year 2023 will begin on March 1, said the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
30 Jan 2022
CanadaCanadian PM, family shifted to secret location amid protests: Reports
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family have been moved to a secret location from their home in capital Ottawa due to security concerns as a large-scale protest gathered on Parliament Hill on Saturday.
28 Jan 2022
AustraliaAustralian PM pledges $703M more to protect Great Barrier Reef
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged an additional AUD 1 billion ($703M) to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
28 Jan 2022
CanadaIndian family that froze to death near US-Canada border identified
The bodies of four Indian nationals, who were found dead in Canada near the border with the United States, have been identified.
28 Jan 2022
WorldWuhan scientists warn of new coronavirus 'NeoCov': Details here
Scientists from China's Wuhan have warned about a new type of coronavirus called NeoCov, discovered in South Africa.
25 Jan 2022
US State DepartmentBurkina Faso coup: Military dethrones President Kaboré, seizes power
The army of Burkina Faso on Monday announced that it had overthrown President Roch Kaboré, suspended the constitution, and closed the country's borders.
25 Jan 2022
PfizerPfizer, BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech have begin the clinical trial for a vaccine against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the companies said on Tuesday.
25 Jan 2022
White House'Stupid son of a b****': Joe Biden caught cursing reporter
United States President Joe Biden on Monday was caught on camera insulting Fox News reporter Peter Doocy after the latter asked him a question on inflation at the White House.
24 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 pandemic might end in Europe after Omicron's takeover: WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic has entered a new phase in Europe, with the Omicron variant potentially putting an end to it, said Hans Kluge, the regional director at the World Health Organization (WHO).
24 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationWill everyone get Omicron? Here's what WHO says
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is overtaking the Delta variant in terms of circulation, the World Health Organization's (WHO) technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove said.
22 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationOmicron sub-variant BA.2: What do we know so far?
A new sub-variant of the highly-infectious Omicron variant of coronavirus has emerged in dozens of countries, sparking fears.
20 Jan 2022
Climate ChangeWhy is Indonesia shifting capital from Jakarta to Nusantara?
Indonesia is planning to relocate its capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan and name it Nusantara.
20 Jan 2022
San Francisco120-year-old no-bedroom house sold for over Rs. 14 crore
In an unusual event, a house with zero bedrooms was sold for $1.97 million (approximately Rs 14.66 crore) in the United States last week.
20 Jan 2022
CoronavirusScientists develop COVID-19 diagnosis test using X-rays, claim 98% accuracy
Scientists in Scotland have developed a new technology to detect the presence of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in a patient using X-rays.
20 Jan 2022
WorldLift international travel bans; proof of vaccination not needed: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday recommended lifting or relaxation of international travel bans, citing their ineffectiveness in controlling the spread of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.
20 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationNo evidence to suggest healthy children need booster doses: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said there is "no evidence" that healthy children and adolescents need booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
19 Jan 2022
Ireland30 UK companies to start 4-day workweeks from June
The United Kingdom will kick start a trial of a four-day workweek for employees from June.
17 Jan 2022
World2 Indians among 3 killed in Abu Dhabi 'drone attack'
Three people were killed and six injured after a suspected drone strike hit petrol tanks near an oil storage facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
17 Jan 2022
WorldWho is Aafia Siddiqui, Pakistani linked to Texas hostage case?
A British national who held several people hostage at a synagogue in Texas, United States, over the weekend, had demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman imprisoned in America.
15 Jan 2022
WorldTsunami hits Tonga after massive undersea volcanic eruption
An undersea volcano erupted in the Pacific country of Tonga on Saturday, forcing the authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
14 Jan 2022
XOpen books, close your legs: South African minister tells schoolgirls
A South African minister has courted controversy after advising abstinence to schoolgirls in Mokopane, Limpopo.
12 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationOmicron quickly overtaking Delta, efficacy of vaccines reduced: WHO
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is rapidly displacing the Delta variant and reaching global dominance, said a senior official from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.
