Pandemic
- Middle East
China, Egypt donate 500,000 vaccines to Palestine
Cairo: China and Egypt have donated 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Palestine to boost its fight against the pandemic, the Chinese Embassy to Egypt said in a statement on Monday. The…
- India
India reports 13,405 COVID-19 cases, 235 deaths in last 24 hours
New Delhi: India recorded 13,405 new COVID-19 cases and 235 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. According to the bulletin, the…
- Jobs
Indian women freelancers’ earning grew by 42% amid pandemic
New Delhi: For women freelance workers in India, the pandemic has resulted in higher levels of satisfaction, owing to an increased work-life balance and flexibility in work schedules that the gig culture…
- World
WHO chief calls for cooperation, financing to end Covid pandemic
Munich: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for cooperation and collaboration in the face of common threats from the Covid-19 pandemic. The WHO chief made the remarks…
- Science
Omicron subvariant BA.2 may cause severe disease, lab study suggests
Tokyo: The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant is not only faster at spreading, but may also cause more severe disease, a lab study suggests. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings, recently posted…
- Technology
Samsung’s factory in China temporarily closed after COVID-19 case
Seoul: Samsung’s factory in Suzhou, China, has been temporarily shut down after COVID-19 infection was reported, sources said on Wednesday. Local employees tested positive for the virus the previous day, leading to…
- Health
Struggling with long Covid? This over-the-counter drug may help
New York: After a Covid infection, it’s long term effects including brain fog, joint pain, exercise intolerance and fatigue have been affecting the daily lives of millions. Researchers from the University of…
- Technology
Google Search reveals the jobs people want amid Covid
New Delhi: Lots of people quit jobs in 2021 owing to the pandemic and Google Search has revealed that over the past year, people were most interested in jobs that involve helping…
- Offbeat
Viral video: Woman accidentally sends video of her mocking job interview
Despite the fact that the pandemic has brought technology closer to us, not everyone has had the time to adjust to the new online culture. There have been a handful of great…
- Business
South Korean economy faces heightened external economic risks
Seoul: The South Korean economy is on a recovery track, but external economic uncertainty remains high amid soaring energy costs and monetary policy shifts by the US Federal Reserve, a state-run think…
- World
Risk factors linked to anxiety differ in men, women during pandemic
Toronto: Covid-19 pandemic has been an anxiety-inducing stressor that has affected every aspect of human life. According to a new Canadian study, the pandemic-related risk-factors associated with anxiety differ between men and…
- India
World appreciated initiatives taken by India during COVID pandemic: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the world is appreciating the initiatives taken by India during the ongoing COVID pandemic. In his reply to the debate on the…
- World
Kids learnt less words with more screen exposure during pandemic: Study
London: The rapid spread of Covid-19 pandemic, has since two years, led to lockdowns and closure of schools in many countries, affecting children’s education the most. International research team investigated the impact…
- India
PM Modi speaks with Bahraini Crown Prince, reviews bilateral ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with his Bahraini counterpart Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and reviewed bilateral ties, while noting that the relationship has seen continued progress…
- India
Budget is betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Minister Narendra Modi of betraying the country’s salaried and middle classes by not announcing any relief measures for…
