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Omicron risk remains 'very high', says WHO

Dec 29, 2021

Geneva [Switzerland], December 29 : The overall risk related to the new variant of concern Omicron remains "very high", the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday as the world continues to witness the surge in global COVID-19 cases.

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Pakistan: Integration of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hinders development

Dec 29, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], December 29 : On May 21, 2018, Pakistan made Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) under the 25th Amendment to reform tribal areas and to bring it within constitutional jurisdiction, but rather than solving the problem, it has become an obstacle in the way of development.
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Some 3,000 flights cancelled, 11,500 delayed worldwide on Tuesday: Tracker

Dec 29, 2021
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Image credit: Reuters)

Imran Khan's hybrid regime in Pakistan crumbling

Dec 29, 2021

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Taliban torturing former Afghan govt employee goes viral, sparks sharp reaction

Dec 29, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], December 29 : Contrary to general amnesty announced by the Taliban post the takeover of Afghanistan,...
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US presses for arms embargo on Myanmar military after massacre

Dec 29, 2021

Washington [US], December 29 : The United States on Tuesday pressed for an arms embargo on the Myanmar...
Samsung BioLogics production base in Songdo, Incheon. (Photo Credit - Samsung BioLogics)

Korean bio 'Big 3' Samsung, Celltrion, SK to expand their businesses in Songdo

Dec 29, 2021

Seoul [South Korea], December 29 (ANI/Global Economic): As SK Bioscience announced its plan to open a new R&PD...
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Lockheed Martin wins USD 492mln deal to provide more F-35 jet support services: Pentagon

Dec 29, 2021
US President Joe Biden

Biden says 'we'll see' when asked about possible Jan 10 meeting with Putin: White House

Dec 29, 2021
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Chinese company touted as nation's SpaceX repeatedly fails to deliver on commercial space launch plans: Report

Dec 29, 2021
A train launched to operate on SGR line constructed by a Chinese company and financed by Chinese government arrives at Nairobi Terminus on outskirts of Kenya's capital. (Image credit: Reuters)

BRI designed to make profits for Chinese companies at cost of recipient country's natural resources: Report

Dec 29, 2021
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Covovax authorisation is a vital step in India, where additional vaccine options are needed: Novavax CEO

Dec 29, 2021
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Rapid antigen tests less sensitive for detecting Omicron variant infections: US Food and Drug Administration

Dec 29, 2021
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Pakistan seeks to fulfil its geopolitical, strategic interests from protests in Iran: Report

Dec 28, 2021
US President Joe Biden

Joe Biden revokes southern Africa travel restrictions

Dec 28, 2021
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UNICEF condemns killing of 35 people including four children in Myanmar

Dec 28, 2021
A man stands near the Jianggudiru Glacier on Geladaindong Mountain, in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. (Image credit: Reuters)

China making Tibet dumping ground for toxic waste, not providing resources to protect ecosystem

Dec 28, 2021
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Europe faces massive surges in COVID infections, France records nearly 1,80,000 new coronavirus cases

Dec 28, 2021
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Affordable, effective COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax to be especially useful in low-, middle-income countries

Dec 28, 2021