Chile has elected its next president. The country witnessed fierce competition between Boric and Kast. The 35-year-old lawmaker Boric has now become the youngest-ever president.

Chile chooses youngest-ever president Gabriel Boric

The new covid-19 variant has spread across the world, in a bid to combat the Omicron virus, Australia has shelved its plans to open international borders. It comes at a time when the country has confirmed five cases of this new variant.

Australia shelves plan to reopen borders amid Omicron scare

Amid the fears of the global risk of new covid variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" global risk of infection surges that could have "severe consequences".

Covid News: 'Risk related to Omicron very high,' says WHO

OPEC and its allies have postponed technical meetings to later this week, giving themselves more time to assess the impact of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on oil demand and prices.

OPEC postpones technical meetings to assess Omicron impact

With Europe facing a massive surge in covid-19 cases, the European Commission chief says the world is in a race against time to understand the new covid variant.

Omicron variant adds to Europe's woes, UK calls G7 meeting to discuss new covid-19 variant

India has issued fresh guidelines for international travellers as the Omicron variant triggers alarm across the world. It has issued a list of 'at-risk' nations, keeping in mind the evolving situation, countries in the categories are nations in Europe including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh and more.

India issues advisory for international passengers amid fears of 'Omicron'

South Africa has alerted the world with the new covid variant Omicron due to which many countries have imposed a travel ban on several African countries. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has now come out and criticised the West for this move.

Covid variant Omicron: 'No scientific justification for curbs,' South African prez Cyril Ramaphosa

The Delta variant continues to wreak havoc across the United States, top health experts have now warned of a looming Omcron wave that could sweep across the US.

United States: Omicron to dominate new cases in coming weeks

As the world grapples with Omicron, the WHO has warned the nations about the threat of the new variant. Omicron has been found to be spread at a faster pace than the previous variant.

WHO: Omicron cases doubling at a faster pace, severity yet to be studied

The Israel government add 10 new countries to the list of destinations designated “red” due to high COVID-19 infections rates, as Israel braces for a wave of new cases driven by the Omicron variant of covid-19.

Israel all set to expand no-fly list amid Omicron scare

Germany's health minister has warned that country must brace for a massive fifth wave due to the new Omicron variant. Germany has been battered by a recent rise in Covid-19 cases and has imposed restrictions following it.

Germany faces massive Omicron wave, health minister issues warning

Around 5.3 million people have died due to different strains of coronavirus, more than 27,000 cases of the new Omicron strain have also been recorded in almost 91 countries.

More than 27,000 Omicron cases in 91 countries: Reports

World Health Organization warned the nations to not dismiss the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as mild. WHO also added that vaccines may have reduced effectiveness.

WHO: World should not dismiss Omicron variant as mild

As the omicron coronavirus variant takes hold across the world, Israel has added the United States to its no-fly list. Canada, Germany, Turkey and Morocco are also added to the list.

Israel bans travel to US amid Omicron surge | Covid-19 News Updates

With the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 spreading its wings around the globe, the UK reports record-shattering cases amid festive season approaching.

Omicron variant spreads across the world, with UK COVID-19 cases surging to a record high

Despite taking several measures to keep a check on the spread of Omicron, the total number of cases has reached to 101, with western state of Maharashtra accounting for 1/3 of the cases.

India: Omicron cases detected in 11 states, tally rises to 101

For the second year in a row, it's a sombre Christmas in Europe. Just a week ahead of Christmas, parts of Europe are once again going into lockdown mode and tightening covid restrictions as Omicron cases drive up cases and hospitalisations.

Europe stares at a sombre Christmas in the wake of Omicron surge | Covid-19 News

South Africa reported its highest daily tally of new coronavirus cases ever, a few days after President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for the infection. South Africa was the first country to detect the new omicron strain.

Omicron variant | South Africa reports 26,976 covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours

Britain is dealing with a concerning surge in Omicron cases amid the rapid rise of infections ahead of Christmas, The UK might be staring at tougher covid-19 restrictions. While uncertainty over the covid-19 variant continues, UK's health secretary hasn't ruled out the chances of further covid curbs before Christmas festivities.

'No guarantees in covid pandemic,' says UK's health secretary on restrictions ahead of Christmas

The arrival of the Omicron variant in Britain has sent covid infection cases spiraling. Britain has recorded the highest daily cases since the pandemic hit the country last year. Over 78,000 new cases have been confirmed in the UK in just one day.

Omicron variant: UK confirms over 78,000 covid cases in last 24 hours

Pfizer Inc has said that its antiviral COVID-19 has about 90% efficacy in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients, and recent lab data suggests the drug retains its effectiveness against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Pfizer covid-19 pill nearly 90% effective against Omicron variant of Coronavirus

British PM Boris Johson is facing yet another scandal of gathering involving Johnson during covid times. Johnson had been facing accusations of sleaze and his poor handling of the covid-19 pandemic. Now one of Britain's newspapers has published a photograph of a gathering involving Boris Johnson during the lockdown.

Row over UK PM Boris Johnson's alleged 'Garden Gathering'

The WHO has warned that the new covid variant Omicron is probably already present in most countries around the world; officially cases have been reported from 77 counties.

Omicron spreading faster than any other variant: WHO

WHO warns not to underestimate Omicron | Coronavirus Latest News

COVID alert raised to level 4 in the UK as it reports the first death from Omicron variant of coronavirus. PM Boris Johnson raised concerns about which the virus is accelerating.

COVID-19: UK reports first death from Omicron variant | Alert raised to level 4

The Omicron variant of coronavirus makes its way into China, as Asian country reports first such case. China orders stricter virus protocols.

After taking the world by storm, the Omicron variant of coronavirus makes its way into China

With the projection of Omicron being a milder COVID variant than Delta and its limited impact on fuel demand, oil prices rise. Prices extend gain from last Friday.

Oil prices rise with Omicron's projected limited impact on fuel demand

UK PM Boris Johnson warns of a tidal wave of Omicron cases in the country as the UK raises alert to level 4. UK is currently witnessing a steady rise in COVID cases.

A tidal wave of Omicron approaching says PM Boris Johnson as the UK raises alert to level 4

As Omicron cases rise, India's ICMR comes up with a new made in India testing kit that can detect the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 in 2 hours.

India's ICMR launches a new indigenous kit capable of detecting the Omicron variant in 2 hours

The number of Omicron cases rising in the United Kingdom has been enormously worrying for the authorities. Experts have warned that Omicron variant could become the dominant strain in the United Kingdom by the end of December.

United Kingdom reports rapid spread of the Omicron variant

Vaccine mandate and strict COVID-19 guidelines spark several mass protests across Europe. Vaccine passports have been made mandatory in several countries to access public and leisure places.

Several mass protests erupt across Europe against vaccine mandate amid Omicron scare

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