As the Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads its wings in the US, the number of cases and deaths reported a surge in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average COVID deaths per day have shot up 28%.

Amid Omicron threat, COVID-19 cases & deaths surge in US

COVID-19 cases in Omicron-hit South Africa more than double within a week as it reports around 20,000 new cases and 36 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours. However, it is still early to determine how many of these cases are because of the Omicron variant.

South Africa records 20,000 Covid cases of Omicron variant

With over 500 Omicron variant cases, Britain has woken up to the threat as Omicron variant surge across the country. British PM Boris Johnson has announced tighter covid-19 restrictions, the new measures include, work from home, Covid vaccine passports mandatory and more.

Boris Johnson government introduces tougher covid-19 restrictions amid Omicron surge

Omicron scare: Work-from-home, Covid passports in England, Boris Johnson announces stricter curbs

With looming uncertainty over the Omicron variant and subsequent global alarms, in the latest providing some clarity, WHO chief said that there is an increased risk of reinfection from this variant, however, there is evidence that it causes milder diseases as compared to Delta variant.

WHO: Omicron more transmissible but milder than Delta variant

Latest variant of coronavirus Omicron variant has been found in 57 countries across the world while scientists are still studying the transmissibility of the variant, concerns of Omicron are only increasing. In the latest, three-shot course can neutralize Omicron variant.

Pfizer: Booster promising against Omicron | Coronavirus News

Amid the ongoing civil war, government regains back 6 major regions in the northern part of Ethiopia. It has been 13 months since the inception of the civil war in the country.

Civil War in Ethiopia: Government regains control of 6 regions as the fierce fighting continues

Flights stand cancelled, roads shut, and over 300,000 people were forced to flee from their homes as Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines.

The deadliest Typhoon of this year claims at least 75 lives in the Philippines

The third edition of the Central Asia dialogue begins in India. The key focus of the dialogue will be on the Afghanistan crisis.

India: Third edition of Central Asia dialogue to focus on trade, regional connectivity & Afghanistan

The third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit concludes in Istanbul. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged 15 million covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa.

Here are key highlights of third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit

Taiwan's opposition suffered a major setback after voters rejected four referendums it had championed as a show of no confidence in the government.

Taiwan referendums fail in major setback for opposition

Chile is set to choose its next president, the country witnesses fierce competition between Boric and Kast. Chilean election offers a stark choice amid a leftist or an admirer of Pinochet.

Chile election offers stark choice between Boric and Kast | Presidential Polls

Brexit minister, Lord David Frost, has resigned as the man in charge of overseeing matters related to Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) amid opposition to lockdown restrictions due to a surge of the Omicron variant.

United Kingdom: Boris Johnson's trusted ally David Frost resigns

The Taliban regime appealed for international help to combat a deepening economic crisis that has fueled fears of another refugee exodus from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Taliban leaders appeal for help as migrant crisis looms

Pentagon documents show that the US air wars in the Middle East have been marked by "deeply flawed intelligence" and resulted in thousands of civilian deaths, including children.

Pentagon report: Civilian deaths undercounted | US Air Drone Strikes

'Deeply Flawed' US Air Wars In Middle East, reads Pentagon Documents

Fresh unverified footage of Peng Shuai was posted online by a state-affiliated journalist on Sunday as international concern persists for the Chinese tennis star after she publicly accused a former vice-premier of forcing her to have sex.

China: A new video of Peng Shuai emerges, women's Tennis body remains concerned

In a bid to provide relief to thousands of Afghan people, the interim Taliban government is all set to start reissuing passports.

Afghanistan: Taliban to resume issuing passports

India: Third edition of a 3-day long Central Asia dialogue underway in New Delhi

At least 75 killed & 300,000 people displaced as the deadly Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines

The third edition of Central Asia dialogue underway in India

Hundreds of prisoners set fire to a Thai jail during a two-day riot over the handling of a coronavirus cluster, with some inmates wounded as officers sought to restore order.

Riots over better medical facilities amid COVID-19 pandemic results in Prison fire in Thailand

Taiwan's four contentious referendums were rejected as low voter turnout resulted in nullification

London has witnessed massive chaos on Saturday after the clashes broke out between the police and protesters at an anti-vaccine protests outside PM Boris Johnson's residence.

Thousands demonstrate against Covid-19 curbs in London

With Christmas approaching, Santa Claus is on a special mission to distribute gifts to animals at the Peruvian zoo.

Santa Claus on a special mission: Delivers presents at Peruvian zoo

The third edition of the Central Asia dialogue is underway in India. On second day of the dialogue, India's EAM S Jaishankar hosted the crucial meet between foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and others.

Afghan crisis, regional connectivity on India's Central Asia Dialogue's agenda

Malaysia is facing one of its worst flooding in years, more than 30,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Malaysia on Sunday.

Flood impacts 8 states in Malaysia, at least 30,000 evacuated

Leaders of Islamic nations have gathered in Pakistan for a special meeting of the 57-member organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC). The focus of the meet is on Afghan crisis, in the latest, Pakistan has warned of 'grave consequences' for the international communities if Afghanistan's economic meltdown continues.

Pakistan: Special OIC meeting on Afghanistan held in Islamabad

Brexit minister David Frost resigns, massive jolt to UK PM Boris Johnson

The third edition of the Central Asia dialogue begins in India. On second day of the dialogue, India's EAM S Jaishankar hosted the crucial meet between foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and other nations.

Central Asia Dialogue: S Jaishankar assure India's readiness to take diplomatic relations forward

Amid ongoing showdown over Ukraine invasion threats, Russia demands talks with US and NATO alliance to ease tensions.

Russia releases security proposal to 'ease tensions' amid showdown with Ukraine

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