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Kerala in need of more oxygen, CM tells PM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written another letter in a week to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his help to make more liquid medical oxygen available for his state.

World Calls For De-Escalation After Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens

Top Hamas commander among killed, says Netanyahu; Chevron shuts down Tamar natural gas platform; US to send envoy to calm tensions; Israel declares curfew

UAE Begins Eid Celebrations, Leaders Exchange Greetings

‘Eid Mubarak to the people of the UAE and the rest of the Muslim world. May the days ahead bring us blessings, peace and prosperity,’ says Sheikh Mohammed.

Doubts Surround India's Official Covid-19 Death Toll

Deaths swelled by a record 4,205, while infections rose to 348,421 in 24 hours, health ministry data showed. Experts believe the actual numbers could be five to 10 times higher

Pakistan Sees Lowest Number Of Virus Cases Since March 16

NCOC approves strict guidelines and safety protocols for holding Eid Al Fitr prayers; over 200 doctors succumbed to COVID-19 in Pakistan: PMA; Sindh CM allows takeaway at restaurants

TN Virus Cases Nearing 1.5 Million Mark

Tamil Nadu’s count of COVID-19 cases is nearing 1.5 million, as daily cases keep on mounting in spite of a tough lockdown imposed on Monday.

UAE to mark Eid tomorrow with strict safety measures

The IACAD said prayer halls will open 15 minutes before Eid Al Fitr prayers and close immediately after prayers are completed

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more Palestinians

Dozens of Palestinians, including 10 kids, killed in air raids; Arab League, OIC, Pakistan PM slam Israeli actions in Jerusalem, Gaza; Israel-Palestinian violence must stop, says UN chief; Arab, Muslim footballers express support for Palestinians.

Recoveries outnumber new cases in India after 61 days

Vaccinations cross 180m mark; free jabs, rapid testing must to fight virus in rural areas: Expert; death toll rises to 2,49,992 as 3876 more die

Kerala seeks PM's help over oxygen crisis

Kerala has approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his help to overcome the looming medical oxygen shortage crisis in the state ensuring adequate supply.

Iran registers candidates for presidential polls

Iran on Tuesday opened registration for candidates hoping to succeed President Hassan Rouhani, who will step down following the June 18 elections after serving the maximum two consecutive terms allowed.

India's COVID-19 variant of global concern, says WHO

India reports 366,161 cases, 3,754 deaths; dozens of COVID-19 corpses found in Ganga in Buxar; ‘Black fungus’ complication adds to India’s woes; Ater beds, oxygen, Delhi now staring at vaccine shortage

Groups provide food to hungry in Kerala lockdown

Several groups in Kerala have come out to feed the needy as the people went out of jobs under a strict lockdown that came into force last week to contain the COVID-19 spread.

England to ease COVID-19 curbs further on May 17

Chief medical officers agreed to lower the COVID-19 alert level to 3, which means the epidemic is in general circulation, from 4, which means transmission is high or rising exponentially

UAE authorities suspend entry of travellers from 4 countries

The decision, taken by the GCAA and NCEMA, is applicable to the entry of travellers who were in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka in the last 14 days before coming to the UAE

Australia's NSW reports zero virus cases

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state reported zero COVID-19 cases for a fourth straight day on Monday, but concerns about new infections remained as the missing link in a case that has reinstated restrictions continued to elude officials.

As Virus Cases Grow, India's Vaccination Campaign Falters

Since India opened vaccinations to all adults hoping to tame a disastrous virus surge sweeping across the country, pace of administering shots has dropped with states saying they only have limited stock to give out

Centre Boosts TN Oxygen Share On Stalin's Request

CHENNAI: The Union government has increased Tamil Nadu’s daily quota of oxygen supply to 419 metric tonnes, in a swift response to a request made by Chief Minister M K Stalin directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Emirates To Fly Medical And Relief Items To India For Free

The initiative set up by the airline will offer cargo capacity on an ‘as available’ basis on all of its flights to 9 cities, to help NGOs deliver relief supplies rapidly to where they are needed

Indian Fatalities Mount, Delhi Extends Lockdown

Saudi to organise Hajj under special conditions; 2 held in Abu Dhabi for violating curbs; UAE reports 1,572 new cases, 3 deaths; Emirates to fly aid to India for free; France hails EU move on AstraZeneca.

US Turning Corner On Virus Pandemic, Says Top Official

The task now is to continue building confidence in vaccines and get enough Americans vaccinated to mitigate the spread of the virus and its variants: Zients; some countries have no COVID-19 jabs at all

New drone attack targets US forces in Iraq

BAGHDAD: A drone packed with explosives hit an Iraqi base housing US troops early Saturday causing damage but no casualties, the Iraqi military and the US-led coalition said.

EU seeks ‘concrete' US plan on lifting vaccine patents

French president urges US to end its de facto ban on coronavirus vaccine exports; coronavirus will no longer be circulating in Britain by August, says government’s outgoing vaccine taskforce chief

UAE, Saudi condemn Israeli plan to evict Palestinians

More than 200 Palestinians hurt in clashes; Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Tunisia and Pakistan condemn Israeli attacks on worshippers in Al Aqsa Mosque; US, EU and Russia urge calm after days of escalating violence.

Hamilton makes history by claiming 100th F1 pole at Spanish GP, says it's like my first

On Sunday, Hamilton will be aiming for a 98th career victory — on a track where he has won for the past four years. He broke Schumacher’s record of 91 wins last year

100 Million Meals campaign formula to eliminate hunger

Distribution of food parcels will continue until all donated meals reach the target groups in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America over the next three months

US backs waiver on vaccine patents to boost supply

Biden’s administration announced support for global waiver on patent protections for virus vaccines, offering hope to poor nations that have struggled to access the life-saving doses

Stalin to sign Rs40b virus relief bill

CHENNAI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin will be sworn in as the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday at 9am in a simple ceremony at the Governor’s residence, Raj Bhavan, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Independence debate heats up in Scotland

LONDON: Polling stations across Britain opened on Thursday in the first local and regional elections since Brexit and the coronavirus crisis, with Scotland the main focus after calls for a new independence referendum that could reshape the country.

India hits grim virus record as oxygen demand jumps

India saw record new jumps in cases and deaths dashing tentative hopes that a catastrophic recent surge that has stretched hospitals to the limit might be easing