Thailand detects African swine fever in sample at slaughterhouse
Authorities launched a probe at the weekend, after growing speculation in recent weeks that the disease was already decimating Thai...
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China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million
The lockdown of Anyang, home to 5.5 million people, was announced late Monday after two cases of the omicron variant...
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North Korea launches ‘more advanced’ missile less than week after hypersonic test
SEOUL: North Korea appeared to test fire a ballistic missile today that may be more capable than the “hypersonic...
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Gurus and ‘pyramids’: Djokovic’s fondness for quirky remedies
BELGRADE: Healing “pyramids”, a personal guru, and a strict plant-based diet are some of the few eccentricities Novak Djokovic has...
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Juve dealt major blow as Chiesa requires ligament surgery
TURIN, Italy: Juventus forward Federico Chiesa will require surgery on a torn ligament injury picked up in his side’s...
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Djokovic back in practice, family hails ‘biggest victory of his life’
BELGRADE: World number one Novak Djokovic returned to training after being released from Australian immigration detention today, posting a picture...
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Golden Globes: West Side Story and The Power of the Dog win at troubled event
West Side Story and The Power of the Dog were the big winners at a subdued Golden Globe Awards ceremony...
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Money accumulated during pandemic helps Rolls-Royce hit record sales
The BMW-owned firm delivered 5,586 cars last year, up 49% on 2020. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars achieved record sales in 2021...
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Tube workers vote to strike over jobs, pensions and conditions
The dispute involves around 10,000 RMT members. London Underground workers have voted to strike in a dispute over jobs, pensions...
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Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges
Virgin Mobile and O2 phone users will not face roaming charges following announcements by other networks to reintroduce extra fees...
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Oculus Quest 2: Meta to discuss children’s VR safety with watchdog
The Information Commissioners' Office (ICO) is to talk to Meta about how its virtual reality (VR) business Oculus complies with...
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London Schools are determined to stay open, staff illnesses make it hard
Some parents question whether students should be back at all, given what they fear are inadequate precautions and promised changes...
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Minorities in India being targeted by extremist groups, alleges Pak PM Imran Khan
Last month, the Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned India's Charge d'Affaires and conveyed its concern over the alleged hate speeches made...
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China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander
Peng Jingtang, who holds the rank of major general, was previously the deputy chief of staff of China's paramilitary police...
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Dutch king swears in new ruling coalition, Rutte’s 4th
Willem-Alexander congratulated the new ministers and wished them "good health and wisdom" in their new jobs. Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore...
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Election in India’s most populous state starts from February 10
NEW DELHI: India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh, currently ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, will hold...
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Australia’s New South Wales marks its highest Covid-19 death count
SYDNEY: Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, recorded its highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths yesterday as the...
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China reports 165 new Covid-19 cases for Jan 8, Omicron cases reported in Tianjin
SHENZHEN: China reported 165 confirmed coronavirus cases for Jan. 8, up from 159 a day earlier, its health authority said...
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Ammonia and paper: Sustainability ideas at CES tech show
LAS VEGAS: The CES tech show has its share of gadgets that may be cluttering a shelf soon, but among...
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Aid workers say Ethiopia air strike in northwest Tigray killed 56 people
ADDIS ABABA: An air strike in Ethiopia’s Tigray region killed 56 people and injured 30, including children, in a camp...
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