The coronavirus pandemic has been referred to as the great equaliser with its impact being felt by both rich and poor for the past two years. However, with the advent of vaccines to combat the spread of the virus, a great divide has been exposed, watch this report.

Omicron poses global risk, exposes great divide

The clothes, crockery and personal effects from the doomed ship, Titanic are now forming a part of an exhibition in London. It is taking a fresh look at the grand ship that sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage.

Titanic exhibition opens in London | Art and Architecture

After calls for diplomatic boycott, the new virus variant Omicron is the latest hurdle for Beijing Winter Olympics, however, China remains confident that the games will go smoothly and on schedule.

After diplomatic boycott, Omicron the latest hurdle for Beijing Winter Olympics?

OPEC and its allies begin two days of meetings to decide whether to release more oil into the market or restrain supply amid an oil price rout and fears the Omicron coronavirus variant could weaken global energy demand.

Omicron scare: OPEC+ begins two day talks amid oil price rout

The first cases of Omicron have appeared in Brazil and Latin America. The two travellers in Brazil who arrived from South Africa have tested positive.

Brazil confirms two cases of Omicron, closes air borders with six African nations

Dutch health authorities state that the Omicron variant was present in the Netherland even before its first case was reported in South Africa.

Omicron covid variant found in Europe before South Africa

While experts are trying to understand the new strain of coronavirus and governments are trying to contain the damage caused by Omicron, drug-maker Moderna has issued fresh warnings.

Omicron variant triggers global concern, drug-maker Moderna issues fresh warning

It is a race against time for the scientists to try and understand the implications of what the new mutant variant called the Omicron variant of the coronavirus actually mean. Ever since the virus was detected in South Africa, it has set alarm bells all around the world. In an exclusive interview, WION's Kalden Ongmu spoke to the chairman of the South African medical association Angelique Coetzee who has been treating the new cases in her country, listen in.

Top South African medical expert sheds light on Covid-19 variant Omicron

Major oil producers could pause all plans to add crude supply as uncertainty looms over the severity of the new covid-19 strain. US WTI crude futures up 1.4% to $70.94/ barrel.

Major oil producers to pause plans to add crude supply, uncertainty due to Omicron

With the growing number of companies reporting cases of the Omicron variant, nations are shutting borders, covid-19 restrictions are returning, global markets are bracing for a crucial week ahead. WION reporters are tracking all the latest developments of the new deadly variant.

WION tracks spread of new covid-19 variant Omicron

Following the outbreak of the Omicron variant in Africa, India has come forward to support the affected countries in the continent. The Indian ministry of external affairs offered support by issuing a statement that highlighted made-in India vaccines will be supplied to the affected African countries.

India to supply indigenous covid-19 vaccines to Africa to fight Omicron

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

While 70% of Germans have already received double doses of vaccine, COVID-19 cases are still surging due to the spread of the Omicron variant. Berlin braces for a massive fifth wave as health restrictions have been re-imposed.

Germany faces massive fifth wave of COVID-19 due to Omicron variant

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

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

Omicron variant spreads across the world, scientists are now rewriting their expectations. In United Kingdom, the new variant is now all set to become the most dominant one.

UK witnesses highest ever daily Covid cases amid Omicron spread

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

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