Several European countries such as Belgium and Germany are imposing travel bans on all the incoming flights from the UK and South Africa to make sure the new variant does not get transmitted to their countries.

Scientific experts on new Coronavirus strain in Europe

The flight from Tel Aviv to Rabat is seen as highly symbolic after Morocco announced on December 10 a "resumption of relations" with Israel.

Morocco, Israel to seal normalization with first direct flight

In Japan, the government of Yoshihide Suga is reinforcing the country's military might. It has proposed a record $51.7 billion defence budget. This is the ninth consecutive rise in Japan's military spending.

Japan's record $52 billion military budget aims at safeguarding against China

Lebanon passed a domestic violence law in 2014, but it did not specifically outlaw marital rape.

Lebanon passes law criminalizing sexual harassment

On the protest frontlines, they are urging for gender equality in a kingdom where workplaces and politics are still dominated by men.

Thailand: Women take up leadership roles in Pro-democracy movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday for his role in advancing the India-U.S. relationship

Indian PM Narendra Modi awarded ‘Legion of Merit’ by Donald Trump

The government has already announced a ban on flight arrivals from the UK starting midnight of Tuesday (December 22) till midnight of December 31.

Five passengers who arrived at Delhi airport from UK test positive for Covid-19

The Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the UK.

Health Ministry calls high-level meeting today to discuss new Coronavirus strain in UK

Announcing the measures, Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly tore up plans to allow three households to mix indoors for five days over the festive period

Several nations ban UK flights, fearing new COVID-19 variant

The PM visited the iconic Gurudwara Rakabganj in Delhi at a time when his government is confronting huge anger among farmers over 3 new farms law.

PM Modi visits Gurudwara Rakabganj sahib, pays tribute to Guru Teg bahadur

The Centre for Disease Control and prevention on Sunday issued new guidelines to those who have been reported severe allergic reactions to the covid-19 vaccine.

CDC issues new guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination after allergic reactions

U.S. congressional leaders said on Sunday they had reached agreement on a $900 billion package to provide the first new aid in months to an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic

What's in the $900 billion U.S. COVID-19 aid package?

UK warns new COVID-19 virus strain 'Out of Control'

Countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Mauritania, Ghana and Ivory Coast have seen a sharp rise in cases and are reporting near record levels of infection.

Africa crosses 2.5 million COVID-19 cases as it witnesses second wave of infections

South Korea reported a record 1,097 new coronavirus cases on Sunday including an outbreak in a Seoul prison that infected 188 as the country's latest wave of COVID-19 worsens.

Prison reports major COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea

The analysis comes as the list of US agencies, private companies and other entities affected by the hacking campaign continues to increase.

What led to the worst cyber attack in the U.S.

President-elect Joe Biden’s team will consider several options to punish Russia for its suspected role in the unprecedented hacking of U.S. government agencies.

Joe Biden's options for Russian hacking punishment: sanctions, cyber retaliation

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said the Shandong, which was formally commissioned almost exactly one year ago, accompanied by four warships had set out from the northern Chinese port of Dalian.

Taiwan deploys 8 fighter aircrafts, 6 warships after passage of Chinese warship

British business confidence recorded its biggest monthly improvement in more than four years this month, reflecting optimism that COVID-19 vaccines will lead to economic recovery in 2021, a Lloyds Bank survey showed on Monday.

UK business morale jumps by most in over 4 years - Lloyds

In November 2020, Chinese lawmakers had published a set of draft rules that recommend overhauling the country’s micro lending platforms.

China might further tighten control over large fintech firms

One of the most important things is to prove that it’s financially profitable as well as be environmentally and socially sustainable.

Costa Rica's hybrid sailboat aims to reduce carbon footprint

On Sunday the advisory committee recommended states should put adults over 75 and “essential workers” next in line, as bus drivers, grocery store clerks and others are infected most often.

Moderna starts shipping its COVID-19 vaccine in U.S.

Germany and Finland have repatriated 23 of their nationals mostly women and children from Syria some of them under criminal investigation allegdly belonging to the islamic state terror group.

Germany, Finland repatriate citizens from Syria terrorist camps

Thailand has been witnessing surge in COVID-19 infection recently, the sharp rise in cases has been linked to the growing cluster of infection in Thailand's biggest seafood market situated in the south west of Bangkok. Thailand to test over 10,000 people.

Thailand witnesses surge in COVID-19 cases as many people test positive

Australia`s most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday reported 15 new local COVID-19 cases compared with 30 a day earlier and warned that more venues could be added to a list of virus-exposed locations.

Australia: New South Wales reports 15 new local COVID-19 cases

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hailed the country's "courageous" spies as he visited the headquarters of the Foreign Intelligence Service to mark its 100th birthday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits foreign intelligence services HQ, hails spies

U.S. Embassy in Iraq condemned a rocket attack on its compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone on Sunday, saying it resulted in minor damage but no casualties or injuries.

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad condemns rocket attack on its compound

PM KP Sharma Oli sprang a surprise on his rivals and got the President to dissolve Parliament, a controversial move amidst a prolonged tussle for power between him and former premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Nepal parliament dissolved amid ruling party feud

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first Israeli citizen to receives Pfizer-Biotech COVID vaccine. Moment later the Israeli health minster also get vaccinated, both the leaders vaccinated in front of live tv to set an example.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu receives COVID-19 vaccine Jab

Armenians took to the streets of capital city of Yerevan on Saturday to commemorate the soldiers killed during Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Armenia and Nagorno has declared three day nation wide mourning in honour of Nagorno-Karabakh war victims

Armenians honours Nagorno-Karabakh war victims

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Scientific experts on new Coronavirus strain in Europe

Morocco, Israel to seal normalization with first direct flight

Japan's record $52 billion military budget aims at safeguarding against China

Lebanon passes law criminalizing sexual harassment

Thailand: Women take up leadership roles in Pro-democracy movement

Indian PM Narendra Modi awarded ‘Legion of Merit’ by Donald Trump

Five passengers who arrived at Delhi airport from UK test positive for Covid-19

Health Ministry calls high-level meeting today to discuss new Coronavirus strain in UK

Several nations ban UK flights, fearing new COVID-19 variant

PM Modi visits Gurudwara Rakabganj sahib, pays tribute to Guru Teg bahadur

CDC issues new guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination after allergic reactions

What's in the $900 billion U.S. COVID-19 aid package?

UK warns new COVID-19 virus strain 'Out of Control'

Africa crosses 2.5 million COVID-19 cases as it witnesses second wave of infections

Prison reports major COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea

What led to the worst cyber attack in the U.S.

Joe Biden's options for Russian hacking punishment: sanctions, cyber retaliation

Taiwan deploys 8 fighter aircrafts, 6 warships after passage of Chinese warship

UK business morale jumps by most in over 4 years - Lloyds

China might further tighten control over large fintech firms

Costa Rica's hybrid sailboat aims to reduce carbon footprint

Moderna starts shipping its COVID-19 vaccine in U.S.

Germany, Finland repatriate citizens from Syria terrorist camps

Thailand witnesses surge in COVID-19 cases as many people test positive

Taiwan deploys 8 fighter aircrafts, 6 warships after passage of Chinese warship

Australia: New South Wales reports 15 new local COVID-19 cases