Amid concerns over new Coronavirus mutant found in the UK, South Africa and the rest of the world, France has detected its first case of the South African variant of coronavirus, the health ministry said on Thursday.

COVID-19 Pandemic: France detects first case of South African coronavirus variant

After weeks of vowing to win his fight to remain in office, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a video on Thursday looking back on what he called "historic victories" and said: "We have to be remembered for what's been done."

Donald Trump: We have to be remembered for what's been done

Uganda opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and his campaign team were arrested on Wednesday and he said on Twitter that authorities returned him to his Kampala home in a military helicopter.

Uganda opposition candidate Bobi Wine arrested, police fire tear gas at protesters

Chinese companies will receive binding commitments of access to the EU market under a new investment agreement, while China will open up its financial, manufacturing and services sectors to the 27-nation bloc, a Chinese government official said on Wednesday (December 30).

China-EU sign crucial deal ahead of Joe Biden's swearing in

Taiwan is ready to have “meaningful” talks with China as equals as long as they are willing to put aside confrontation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, offering another olive branch to Beijing in her New Year’s speech.

Taiwan President: Willing to hold talks with China as equals

Nepal House speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota slams Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli's move to dissolve Parliament. Watch this video to know more.

Nepal: Agni Prasad Sapkota slams PM Oli's move to dissolve Parliament

U.S. trade officials said on Wednesday they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft-related parts and wines from France and Germany, amid an ongoing civil aircraft dispute between Washington and Brussels.

US slaps tariffs on French and German products

British lawmakers approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Wednesday, as both sides looked to begin a new chapter of relations just days before their divorce becomes a reality.

UK parliament approves Brexit trade deal with EU as both sides look to future

Most of the rivers facing serious threats in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's lifelines are being Choked by indiscriminate pollution. These rivers are crucial for very existence of Bangladesh as a Delta country.

WION Fingerprint : Pollution Chokes Bangladesh's lifelines

The United States has reported a record number of deaths from COVID-19, as the worst outbreak in the world shows little sign of easing.

US records highest coronavirus daily death toll since pandemic started

When lawyer Shadrack Wambui was growing up in one of Nairobi's slums, he vented his frustration at abusive police through boxing, cultivating discipline that helped him avoid confrontations that could have derailed his studies.

Kenyan lawyer brings boxing and justice to the slums

India's drug regulator will meet again on Friday to consider approving AstraZeneca and Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use after Britain became the first country to do so, the government said.

India's drug regulator to meet again on January 1 to discuss AstraZeneca vaccine

US increases tariffs on French and German wines, aircraft parts amid EU dispute

Many areas of England are now moving into the toughest Tier 4 restrictions from 0001 GMT on Thursday (December 31). Everton will not be allowed to welcome fans on Friday (January 1) when they host West Ham United, while their FA Cup third-round tie with Rotherham United on Jan. 9 will also be behind closed doors.

UK increases COVID-19 restrictions, raises doubts for Premier League

One dose of Oxford/AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is around 70% effective after 21 days and before the second dose is given, a British doctor involved in the approval of the vaccine said on Wednesday (December 30).

UK medical adviser: One dose of AstraZeneca vaccine should be 70% effective after 21 days

Tata Group has increased its stake in AirAsia India as it looks to increase its stake in India's airline industry.

Tata group to take complete control of AirAsia India

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have resumed passenger flights in the US for the first time since a 20-month safety ban was lifted last month.

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft resume passenger flights in the U.S.

The combined worth of Australian billionaires was assessed to be 52.4% higher this week than at the same time last December.

Australian billionaires get 50% richer amid pandemic

Six people were rescued from the rubble with the help of dogs, Croatia's Mountain Rescue Service said.

Stong 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits central Croatia; Shockwaves felt in Serbia, Bosnia

Abortion in Argentina is currently only permitted when a pregnancy results from rape, or if a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman

Argentina's Senate to vote on historic bill to legalise abortion

Chinese officials, who have described the 12 as separatists, said the remaining two are minors and would have a separate hearing.

China: Trials begin for 10 of the ‘Hong Kong 12’ detained at sea

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday demanded that China release a citizen journalist jailed for reports from Wuhan, accusing Beijing of seeking to cover up the Covid-19 pandemic.

U.S. Sec of state Mike Pompeo urges release of Wuhan citizen journalist

Born into poverty in 1922 near Venice in northern Italy, his family emigrated to France when he was a small child.

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98

Covid-19 has killed nearly 1.8 million people around the world, out of over 80 million infected.

'COVID-19 not the big one, it's a wake up call', says WHO

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson will likely to take stock of the current crisis in the nation. So far, the prime minister’s management of Britain’s COVID-19 crisis has been disastrous.

UK PM Boris Johnson expected take stock of the current pandemic situation

Nearly 2.1 million people have cast ballots in the U.S. Senate runoff election in Georgia that will determine whether Democrats control both chambers of Congress and the fate of Biden’s agenda.

U.S. judge orders two Georgia counties to halt voter purge

The group included two teenage activists, aged 16 and 17, who will not be charged and will be sent back to Hong Kong.

China jails 10 Hong Kong activists over border crossing

As on August 31, 2020, around 26.6 per cent of the total customers of NBFCs availed moratorium and close to 44.9 per cent of their total loan outstanding was under moratorium.

NBFCs profitability may dampen due to loan impairment

Last week, the UK government said that a new variant of the virus was detected in that country. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also made an appeal for a subdued festive season in light of the new potent variant.

UK mutant variant coronavirus cases increase to 20

The Chinese are probably looking forward to 2021. The Chinese New Year, which commences on February 2021, will mark the Year of the Ox, according to their 12-year zodiac.

What is China's year of ox and why it matters to the people in China

Media reports have quoted China's CDC sample study which reveals that maybe China hadn't revealed and hide the real covid-19 numbers to the world. Watch this report

China: Study shows that nearly 500,000 may have been infected in Wuhan

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