More than 120,000 children in the US have lost a primary caregiver -- a parent or grandparent responsible for providing housing, basic needs and care -- due to COVID-19, revealed a new study.

Over 120,000 kids in US lost a primary caregiver due to COVID-19

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday he would do his utmost to lead Japan out of the COVID-19 crisis, while protecting its territory and people in an increasingly tough security environment.

Japan PM Kishida vows to devote himself to ending COVID-19 crisis

US President Joe Biden has pushed for the importance of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for public safety as well as economic sustainability. Speaking at an event on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination requirements on friday, President Biden mentioned various paths to battle the pandemic.

Biden pushes benefits of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for public safety, economic sustainability

A total of 24,602 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally of recoveries to 3,32,00,258. India`s recovery rate stands at 97.95 per cent - the highest since March 2020.

India logs 22,431 new COVID-19 cases, 318 deaths

The famous 10-day long Dasara festivitiesCommenced in this palace city on Thursday with religious fervour, amid the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic for the second consecutive year.

Dasara festivities begin in Mysuru amid COVID-19 restrictions

Australia's largest city will emerge from a 106-day lockdown on Monday, as Sydney authorities confirmed coronavirus vaccination targets had been met. Stay-at-home orders will be lifted for the Harbour City's five-million-plus people now that 70 percent of state residents over 16 have been double jabbed.

Sydney readies for 'freedom day' after long virus lockdown

The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is sending COVID-19 aid for North Korea through China's border port of Dalian, despite few signs North Korea has eased strict border lockdowns to keep the virus out.

WHO is sending COVID-19 aid for North Korea

UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested.

14 per cent youngsters depressed in India due to COVID-19: UNICEF

Two recent studies from Israel and Qatar confirm that the immune protection offered by Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine decreases after two months or so. However, protection against severe disease, hospitalisation and death remains strong.

Immunity from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine decreasing: Study

Despite some England players expressing concerns over the upcoming Ashes series due to strict COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in Australia, England have committed to the tour.

Joe Root confirms participation, England committed to Ashes series: Report

Australian medical tech manufacturer Ellume said it had recalled almost 200,000 at-home COVID-19 tests in the United States over an increased chance of false positives.

Australian firm recalls US Covid tests over false positives

More evidence of the considerably greater virulence of SARS-CoV-2 variations of concern has been provided by a Canadian study, with the Delta strain proving to be the most deadly yet.

COVID-19:  Delta variant increases the risk of death by 133 per cent

Research conducted by a cybersecurity firm has revealed that the Chinese province that was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak made significant purchases of equipment used to test for infectious diseases months before Beijing notified international authorities of the emergence of a new coronavirus.

China's pandemic expose: PCR-test kit orders doubled months before first COVID-19 case

Footballer Callum Robinson of the Republic of Ireland, who plays for West Brom in the English Premier League, has admitted he has chosen not to be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) despite contracting the virus twice.

Ireland's footballer Callum Robinson says he hasn't had COVID-19 jab despite contracting the virus twice

After 24,770 recoveries were recorded in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 active caseload dropped to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days. As per the official release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 18,833 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.

India's COVID-19 active caseload drops to 2,46,687, lowest in 203 days

Russia on Tuesday recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll as cases linked to the Delta variant spike amid a lacklustre vaccination drive and few anti-virus restrictions.

Russia reports record daily coronavirus deaths

India on Tuesday reported 18,346 Covid cases in the last 24 hours - the lowest tally in 209 days, while there were another 263 deaths, taking the death toll to 4,49,260, the Union Health Ministry said.

India logs 18,346 fresh Covid cases, 263 deaths

Air carriers' association IATA said on Monday that the global net aviation industry losses are expected to come in at $11.6 billion in 2022, down from $51.8 billion on a year-on-year basis.

Global airlines' net losses expected at $11.6 bn in 2022: IATA

In the past 24 hours, India reported a total of 20,799 fresh COVID-19 cases, as well as 180 deaths, according to the latest report issued by the Union Health Ministry on Monday.

India logs 20,799 fresh Covid cases, 180 deaths

World tourism surged in July, thanks to vaccination rollouts and fewer travel restrictions, but traveller numbers still fell far short of pre-pandemic levels, the UN's tourism body said on Monday.

World tourism surges in July, but falls short of pre-Covid levels

A resurgence of global economic activity has lifted merchandise trade above its pre-pandemic peak, the World Trade Organization said on Monday as it upgraded its 2021 and 2022 trade forecasts.

WTO says goods trade surging past pre-pandemic level

Chief medical adviser to US President Biden, Dr Anthony Fauci has said that it is too early to say whether Americans should avoid larger family gatherings for Christmas.

'Too soon to tell': Fauci talks about Christmas gatherings as he warns Americans to not be complacent

New Zealand on Monday abandoned its strategy of eliminating coronavirus, easing some COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in its biggest city Auckland, and will instead look to live with the virus while controlling its spread.

New Zealand drops its COVID-19 elimination plan as Delta persists

National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NTAGI) Chairperson Dr NK Arora has said that once the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children begins in India, priority would be given to children with comorbidities however severe.

Children with comorbidities to be prioritised for vaccination in India

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