First known COVID-19 case was vendor in China's animal market in Wuhan: Study
The accountant, who was widely thought to be the first person with Covid-19, reported that his first symptoms appeared on […]
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New sub-lineage of COVID’s Delta variant detected in Sri Lanka; samples sent to Hong Kong lab-
By PTI COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Friday detected a new sub-lineage of the Delta variant of COVID-19, scientifically named B.1.617.2.AY
China says ‘not aware’ of tennis player Peng Shuai issue-
By PTI BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday stuck to its line that it wasn’t aware of the controversy surrounding
Pakistan govt removes castration clause from rape law-
By PTI ISLAMABAD: In a U-turn, Pakistan on Friday dropped the controversial clause of chemical castration of habitual rapists from
Miss South Africa’s appearance in Miss Universe in Israel ignites controversy
Controversy is swirling around the Miss South Africa beauty pageant, as the government has withdrawn its support for the event
Taxi bomb in Liverpool could have caused ‘significant’ harm if exploded in different circ-
By Associated Press LONDON: The homemade bomb that killed a man in a taxi in Liverpool contained ball bearings and
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore PM Lee and top ministers to enhance bilateral ties-
By PTI SINGAPORE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong here on Friday and
US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: U.S. regulators on Friday opened up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding the government’s campaign to
Norway tightens entry rules, urges dropping handshake-
By Associated Press COPENHAGEN: Norwegian officials said Friday the country is introducing stricter controls at border crossings, requiring everyone to
Philippine church head faces child sex trafficking charges
The leader of a Philippines-based church was charged with having sex with women and underage girls who faced threats of