US President Joe Biden has announced new testing requirements for travellers and a surge in vaccination efforts as part of efforts to curb coronavirus
December 3, 2021
Omicron, first discovered in southern Africa, represents a fresh challenge to global efforts to battle the pandemic
December 2, 2021
Top health official Anthony Fauci, commenting on the first Omicron case, said wearing facemasks is the best way to stay protected
December 2, 2021
A four-day slate of world-class events and immersive Emirati experiences is set to mark the Golden Jubilee of the UAE
December 1, 2021
Saudi Arabia last week halted flights from seven southern African countries but travel links with North Africa have remained unaffected
December 1, 2021
US President Biden will review the Covid-19 situation after the dangerous omicron variant came to the fore
December 1, 2021
At least three students were killed and six other people wounded in a high school shooting in Michigan
December 1, 2021
"The word vaccine was about much more than medicine in 2021," Merriam-Webster says
November 30, 2021
Umrah pilgrims who are vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Saudi Arabia would not need to undergo quarantine after entering the country
November 30, 2021
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said the drugmaker is currently testing the efficacy of the current vaccine against Omicron, the new coronavirus variant
November 30, 2021
Non-Saudi passengers arriving directly or indirectly from different countries are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia
November 29, 2021
The strain casts doubt on global efforts to battle the pandemic because being highly infectious, forcing countries to reimpose measures
November 28, 2021
Israel had reopened its borders to foreign tourists after a prolonged closure due to COVID-19 only four weeks ago
November 28, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said face masks would again be required in shops and on public transport
November 28, 2021
Afghan PM Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund said his country would not interfere in affairs of other countries. Agencies KABUL: The Taliban co-founder and now prime minister of Afghanistan Mullah...
November 28, 2021
Germany also announces first "likely" new COVID-19 strain case
November 27, 2021
Fears mount that a new COVID strain was pushing its way into Europe as the world brought the shutters down to contain Omicron
November 27, 2021
Fears surrounding the spread of the variant saw countries banning flights from southern Africa, where the strain was first detected on November 9
November 27, 2021
The US has restricted travel from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi
November 27, 2021
European nations announce travel curbs for South Africa where new strain first detected through surveillance
November 26, 2021
Chittagong, where Pakistan will play their first Test against the home side, has been jolted by a strong quake
November 26, 2021
Local Russian authorities said 52 people, including miners and six rescuers, were dead
November 26, 2021
The number of daily infections in Africa's hardest-hit country has increased tenfold since the start of the month
November 25, 2021
Vaccine's authorisation clears way for vaccination in cohort where virus is rapidly spreading
November 25, 2021
Incomes last month rose by a more-than-expected 0.5%, while spending similarly exceeded analysts' forecasts with a 1.3% gain
November 24, 2021
Announcement comes after Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed held talks with Turkish president
November 24, 2021
Biden snubs China, Russia for 'Summit for Democracy' invitation
November 24, 2021
Hours before Grossi´s arrival, Iran´s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed hopes that his visit would be "constructive".
November 23, 2021