New Covid variant Omicron first detected in Netherlands, a week before South Africa; Probe on spread underway

Amsterdam, Nov 30: Health authorities in Netherlands said that the new Covid-19 variant was present in…

REVEALED: Why Omicron COVID-19 variant can be more dangerous and deadlier than Delta

Over 100 cases have been detected in South Africa, where the new strain is slowly becoming…

‘It’s All Lies, But No Going Back’: Migrants Stuck at Polish Border Feel Cheated by People Smugglers

The crisis on the Belarusian border, involving thousands of migrants from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere…

Study Warns China of Colossal Outbreak’ of COVID-19 if it Opens Up

The estimates revealed the real possibility of a colossal outbreak which would almost certainly put an…

How dangerous is Omicron variant of COVID-19? South African expert makes BIG claim

According to experts, Omicron carries 32 mutations and that’s why it is more dangerous and highly…

Being ‘punished’ for early detecting new COVID-19 variant Omicron: South Africa

Johanesburg, Nov 28: South Africa on Saturday said it was being “punished” for its advanced ability…

Why ‘Omicron’, Not ‘Nu’ or ‘Xi’? WHO Says Two Letters in Greek Alphabet Jumped to ‘Avoid Stigma’

On May 31, this year, the WHO assigned the "simple, easy to say and remember" labels…

Moderna to develop booster shot for new variant of COVID-19, Pfizer/BioNTech to rework on vaccine

Moderna is working on three strategies to deal with the threat of Omicron. Besides booster shots,…

Sri Lanka Imposes Travel Ban from Six Southern African Countries Over Omicron Variant

A number of countries around the world have now decided to ban or restrict travel to…

Composer Stephen Sondheim dies, aged 91

Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim died early Friday at the age of 91, his publicist…

Solomon Islands Enters 36-hour Lockdown After Protests Turn Violent

The Solomon Islands imposed a 36hour lockdown in the capital Honiara after protesters calling for the…

Twenty-seven Migrants Perish Trying To Cross Channel To Britain

British and French officials traded blame on Wednesday after 27 migrants died when their dinghy deflated…

‘Father of the year’: High school pass dad turns scientist to make medicine at home for dying son

The boy suffers from Menkes Syndrome, a genetic disorder where individuals rarely live beyond three years…

Parliament votes in Sweden’s first female prime minister

Sweden, Nov 24: Magdalena Andersson, 54, became the first female prime minster of Sweden on Wednesday…

To Combat The ‘Children’s Wave’, Israel Begins Covid-19 Vaccination For Age Group of 5 to 11 Years

Over the summer, the Jewish state experienced an upsurge in coronavirus infections, fuelled by the Delta…

Why Was This Ancient Tusk Found 150 Miles From Land, 3,000 Feet Deep in the Ocean?

A discovery in the Pacific Ocean off California led to “an ‘Indiana Jones’ mixed with ‘Jurassic…

Hospitals at ‘breaking point’ in THIS country as COVID-19 cases soar in several areas

Delta variant is responsible for the daily increases in the COVID-19 cases for the past two…

Racial bias in use of medical devices: Review on in UK

London, Nov 23: The UK government has launched a “far-reaching review” into the impact of potential…

Rugby-We Should Have Done Better In First Half, Says France Coach After NZ Win

France played some splendid rugby in an exhilarating first half as they claimed their biggest victory…

Rugby-Fast And Furious France Claim Landmark Win Against New Zealand

France survived a brief yet brutal meltdown to claim their first victory against New Zealand since…

Photo of Queen Elizabeth shows purple hands – Doctors have THIS to say about it

The photographs of the meeting were released by Buckingham Palace where the hands of both the…

Afghanistan: Taliban to start paying public employees

The Taliban government said on Saturday that it had begun paying government employees who had been…

Philippine Churchman Quiboloy ‘Extorted Sex with Threats of Damnation’: US indictment

The indictment alleges the sex trafficking scheme ran for at least 16 years to 2018.

British Columbia Flooding Has 18,000 Still Stranded, Some in Remote Mountains

Receding floodwaters helped rescue efforts, but the downpour blocked off entire towns in the Pacific Coast…

Vaccine-resistant COVID-19 variant in 2022: US immunologist makes alarming prediction

Dr Dybul, a professor at the Georgetown University, also put forth three scenarios for the coronavirus…

Yoga guru Ramdev set to launch TV channels in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 18: Yoga guru Ramdev arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday as he prepares to launch…

Why Xi Greeted Biden as ‘Old Friend’ During Virtual Meet and Why it’s ‘Just Pure Business’ for US Prez

Wang Huiyao, president of the Center for China and Globalisation, said Xi’s use of the expression…

Snippets from UK: ‘Onion Ring’ Busted near Britain-France Border

From the effect of COP26 president Alok Sharma’s tears to the UK wooing Indian techies, a…

EU court rules against Poland in judiciary row

Poland, Nov 16: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday that the ability of…

Medical miracle: HIV-positive woman gets ‘naturally’ cured without treatment

The woman was diagnosed with the virus back in 2013 but shows no detectable traces of…