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India approves trials for first homegrown mRNA virus shot

‘It is a matter of great pride that country’s first mRNA-based vaccine is found to be safe, and DCGI has approved Phase 2/3 trial. We are confident that this will be an important vaccine for both India and the world’

Vaccination must for domestic and international air travellers

Umar says incoming international passengers, as well as those flying domestically or abroad, would not be allowed to avail the facility from Sep.30 unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Qayed leads UAE team at opening ceremony of Tokyo Paralympics

Despite a year-long pandemic delay, the Tokyo Paralympics games opened on Tuesday with howling guitars and neon-streaked performers, with athletes poised to challenge stereotypes and break records.

NZ Delta outbreak spreading rapidly as virus cases jump

NZ records its highest increase in cases, as officials warned this current outbreak of highly infectious Delta variant of the virus was like dealing with a whole new virus

Cruella de Vil character is real fun and exciting: Emma Stone

Talking about how she bagged the role, Stone said: ‘I met with the folks at Disney. They were playing around with the idea of an origin story of Cruella de Vil and wanted to know if I would be interested’

Expo 2020 To Take Visitors On An Absorbing Musical Adventure

The vibrant performers have been carefully selected to appeal to the diverse community of music lovers of all ages, nationalities

Henri Hurls Rain As System Settles Atop Northeast

The slow-rolling system named Henri is taking its time drenching the Northeast with rain, lingering early on Monday atop a region made swampy by the storm’s relentless downpour.

Stick To Pullout Deadline, Taliban Warn Americans

If US or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations... there would be consequences, say Taliban; Ardern appreciates UAE’s role in speeding up evacuation; no cabinet talk till last US soldier leaves Afghanistan: Taliban.

Third Covid Wave Could Peak Around Late Oct: MHA Panel

Report underlines that the paediatric facilities like doctors, ventilators and ambulances are nowhere close to what may be required in case a large number of children become infected

UK Warns COVID-19 Travel Test Providers Over Pricing

Government said it had warned dozens of domestic private medical testing companies over ‘misleading prices’ for virus travel tests, following a review of costs and standards

Pop sensation Selena Gomez doesn't think she'll ever quit making music

Singer Selena Gomez had earlier shared that she might retire from music to focus her life more on her acting and producing work

OIC urges reconciliation; G7 to discuss Afghanistan

Biden, Spanish premier thank UAE for helping evacuation from Afghanistan; Taliban beat back crowd at Kabul airport after 7 are crushed to death; Taliban blame US for airport chaos.

Iran's daily COVID-19 deaths set new record as curbs lifted

Ministry says the deaths of 684 people in the past 24 hours bring the total number of fatalities to 102,038; Israel launches COVID-19 antibody tests for children as young as three

Film industry cheers TN decision to reopen theatres

Kollywood cheered the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday for allowing reopening of cinema halls from Sept.1, though with only 50% capacity of audience.

Filipino icon Pacquiao hints at retirement after losing to Ugas

Ater an unimpressive performance on his return from the longest layoff of his quarter-century in professional boxing, Pacquiao says he hasn’t decided whether he will fight again

GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall for fire risk, will take $1 billion hit

General Motors (GM) Co said it would take a hit of $1 billion to expand the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EV) due to the risk of fires from the high-voltage battery pack - a blow for the largest US automaker as it seeks to ramp up EV sales.

US envoy visits Seoul for N. Korea talks

US President Joe Biden’s special envoy for North Korea arrived in South Korea on Saturday for discussions over stalled nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.

Skipper Babar and Fawad lead Pakistan fightback after poor start against Windies

Babar Azam missed out on a hundred but Fawad Alam may yet have the chance to reach three figures after the pair lited Pakistan from a horrific start to end day one of the second Test against the West Indies in relative comfort at 212 for four at Sabina Park on Friday.

Fines up to Dhs50,000 for violation of COVID-19 rules

New guidelines recommend fines for spreading fake news, information or virus-related rumours; use of masks crucial; Delhi relaxes restrictions.

Kim reveals what stopped her from turning into wild party girl

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian said she never wanted to drink or party after one night as Kourtney’s designated driver during her sister’s university days

Heavy rush for ICU in 3 Kerala districts amid virus

There is no letup in the rise of COVID-19 positive cases in Kerala even amidst impressive vaccination drive.

Qureshi urges Taliban to craft all-inclusive political structure

It is up to the Afghanistan’s people to decide about their future, says foreign minister; PIA resumes special flights to Kabul in order to evacuate Pakistanis and foreigners stranded in Afghanistan

US jobless claims hit record low, ranks of unemployed shrinking

The labour market’s prospects were boosted by other data showing a measure of manufacturing employment in the mid-Atlantic region rose to a record high this month and factories increased hours for workers

Friends Of Cancer Patients emphasise healthy lifestyle

UAE-based non-profit FOCP seeks to clear misconceptions while offering valuable information and advice for the community

Kabul airlift ‘most difficult perations ever,' says Biden

Nato calls for end to Taliban violence, vows to focus on safe evacuations; prevent ‘collapse’ of Afghanistan, says Putin; woman set afire for bad cooking, claims report

8 children among 9 dead in Syria strikes, says monitor

Artillery fire on the village of Kansafra in the northwestern stronghold kills four children from the same family while another fire claims lives of four kids and the mother of three of them in Balshun

States preparing for next virus wave focus on children

Schools in at least 11 of India’s 28 states have opened ater more than a year of closures, raising worries these could become breeding grounds for transmission of the virus

Record Delta wave hits kids, raises fear as US schools open

Just as school doors are reopening across the US, children are filling hospital beds instead of classrooms in record numbers, sick with COVID-19

Semiconductor chip shortage hits global manufacturing activity

The scarcity prompted the US President to sign an executive order to address the issue, ater he pledged to seek $37b in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the United States

Afghan women fear for their daughters' future

Wazhma Frogh, a prominent women’s rights activist who runs the Women and Peace Studies Organization in Kabul, said the Taliban had shown restraint so far, but this might be due to the international focus on Afghanistan