Islamabad: Seven terrorists and two soldiers were killed in an operation conducted by the Pakistani security forces in North Waziristan, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The …
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Washington: The number of global coronavirus deaths has increased to 102,753, while the total number of cases worldwide has surpassed 1.6 million, according to the latest update by the Washington-based …
Global COVID-19 deaths increases to 102,753: Johns Hopkins Read More
Tehran: Under the decisions by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s administration and the National Headquarters to fight the coronavirus pandemic, parts of the country’s restrictions on economic activities will be eased from …
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United Nations: The UN Peacebuilding Commission voiced concern over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on conflict-ridden countries. The COVID-19 pandemic is both a public health emergency and a human crisis. …
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Geneva: As some of the European countries hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to see signs of slowing in infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded a stern warning …
COVID-19 slows down in Europe, WHO still against lifting restrictions Read MoreLondon: Defying all the odds, a woman aged 102 recovered from COVID-19 and was discharged from the Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, local media reported. Nurses lined the corridor, cheering and applauding, …
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New Delhi, The global death toll due to coronavirus crossed the 100,000 mark on late Friday, with Italy, the US and Spain accounting for over half of the fatalities, while …
Covid-19 global toll crosses 100,000 mark, over 1.65 mn cases Read More
Seoul: North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature was to hold a once-or-twice-a-year session on Friday, with economic and public health issues expected to take centre stage amid its ongoing fight against the novel …
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Dubai: An Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was facing police action after being fired for insulting Islam on social media, a media report said. Rakesh B. Kitturmath, who …
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Manila: A 23-day old baby succumbed to COVID-19 in the Philippines, it was reported on Friday. The newborn, one of the youngest COVID-19 fatality, died on April 5 in Lipa, a …
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