WHO says JN.1 Covid strain a ‘variant of interest’, poses low risk

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GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest” and said current evidence shows risk to public...

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UK and Germany call for ‘sustainable ceasefire’ in Gaza

December 16, 2023

LONDON: UK foreign minister David Cameron and German counterpart Annalena Baerbock yesterday said the “need is urgent” for a “sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza. The two...

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In a month, Trump faces first election contest since leaving office

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023

WASHINGTON: One month from now, the Mid-western state of Iowa kicks off the US 2024 primary season, and Donald Trump will discover whether he has...

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Nissan to set up joint EV research with China’s Tsinghua University

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023

BEIJING: Nissan Motor said on Sunday it would establish a joint research centre with China's leading Tsinghua University next year, focussing on research and development...

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Oil investors to usher in 2024 amid oversupply, demand concerns

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

SINGAPORE/NEW YORK/LONDON : Oil investors will usher in 2024 with gnawing concerns about oversupply, slowing economic growth and simmering Middle East tension that could spark...

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Golden State Warriors forward Green suspended indefinitely for striking Nurkic

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

NEW YORK: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA after he was ejected from Tuesday’s game for striking Phoenix...

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Ukraine’s EU membership bid hangs in the balance as European leaders meet at crucial summit

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

European leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss opening accession negotiations with Ukraine – a process which would put the country firmly on a path...

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Man United can turn attention to improving in Premier League, says Ten Hag

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

MANCHESTER: While Manchester United’s involvement in European competition came to a crashing end yesterday with their 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich, embattled manager Erik ten...

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Biden warns Netanyahu risks losing support for Hamas war

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Dec 12) that the country risked losing global support for its war...

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South Korea to provide $29 billion to support battery industry over 5 years

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

[caption id="attachment_19330" align="alignright" width="491"] [/caption] SEOUL : South Korea will provide 38 trillion won ($29 billion) in financing to strengthen its battery industry over the...