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Manila hospitals buckle as virus cases rise

MANILA: The bed capacity of Metro Manila hospitals devoted to COVID-19 patients has been pushed to the limit by the surge in the past two weeks by confirmed coronavirus infections, health officials warned on Monday.

President, first lady get vaccine jab, laud PTI's lockdown policy

NCOC allows walk-in vaccination for citizens aged 70 and above; educational institutions in Peshawar, Islamabad and 7 cities of Punjab shut again; parliament temporarily suspends activities amid surge in virus cases

Major European nations suspend AstraZeneca use

WHO says ‘don’t panic safety systems are working’; US authorisation of AstraZeneca vaccine could come in April; UAE reports 1,898 new cases, 2,438 recoveries and 7 deaths; 37,969 doses of vaccine administered.

US, allies tussle over vaccines lying unused

Millions of coronavirus vaccine doses are in cold storage in the US that can’t be injected in the states because they are not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Entity shut for misleading many on UAE citizenship

Stern action will be taken against any office or commercial establishment that transgresses its authority, Dubai Economy warned

Maryam flouting, misusing bail concessions, says NAB

Bureau seeks cancellation of bail granted to her, says she is continuously atacking the state institutions; PDM leaders meet tomorrow to chalk out future strategy

UAE is committed to investing in human beings, says minister

Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations 2021 concludes with its third and final chapter: The Next 50 Years; youth told to not only cope with the current circumstances, but also thrive in the Next Normal

Experts highlight in-demand future skills for youth in UAE

Hammadi says, ‘The leadership relies on talented youth to carry the torch and add landmark accomplishments across all sectors, building on the country’s already illustrious track record’

UK police under pressure over clashes at women's protest

Police force which dragged mourners from a vigil for a woman whose suspected killer is a police officer faced a backlash from public, politicians, with govt demanding they account for the actions

DHA links premarital certificates electronically with Dubai Courts

The Dubai Health Authority recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Courts in this regard with an overall mandate of electronically linking certificates and processes

Suspects could be held for 2 years in Lanka

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities will be given sweeping powers to detain people suspected of hate crimes for up to two years, the government announced on Saturday, for “deradicalisation” under controversial anti-terror laws.

Strategic water reservoir completed in Kalba

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) revealed the completion of a project to establish a strategic water reservoir with a capacity of 2 million British gallons and to replace the old pumps with 6 modern distribution pumps in the city of Kalba at a cost of Dhs9,734 million.

Minister quits after deaths in virus ward

SALT: Jordan’s health minister stepped down on Saturday after at least six patients in a hospital COVID-19 patient ward died due to a shortage of oxygen supplies, state media reported.

Game-changing breath analyser test to detect virus in 60 seconds

The breath analyser is easily completed because the user/ client/patient need only to blow into a disposable mouthpiece connected to a high-precision breath sampler

6 more die as US, allies vow to restore Myanmar's democracy

Three people were killed when police opened fire on a sit-in protest in Mandalay. Another person was killed in the central town of Pyay and two died in police firing in the commercial capital Yangon overnight

Bani Yas Snatch Late Victory Over Al Nasr; Kalba, Sharjah Post Wins

Bani Yas raised their tally to 42 points as they reclaimed second place, only two points off leaders Al Jazira. Meanwhile, Al Nasr remained in fourth place with 36 points

India Records Close To 100,000 Virus Cases In The Last 5 Days

Experts say maybe witnessing a second wave of pandemic; surge in cases is being reported in six states; elderly standing in long lines at centres to get vaccine shots protecting them against the virus

India's Retail Inflation Increases In February On Growing Prices

Retail prices of petrol and diesel have hit record highs across the country in the past couple of months in line with the rise in global crude oil prices

NCM Evaluates Efficacy Of Electric Charge To Boost Rain

Taking place at SANAD Academy, the campaign uses advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with a payload of electric charge emission instruments and customised sensors

No Unilateral Incentives For Iran On N-Talks: US Official

‘If the Iranians are under the impression that, absent any movement on their part to resume full compliance with the (nuclear deal), that we will offer favours or unilateral gestures, well that’s a misimpression’

Philippine senators grateful to UAE for wholehearted support

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana says the Senate Resolution is a timely git as His Highness Sheikh Mohamed celebrates his 60th birthday on March 11

UAE announces $10b fund for investments in Israel

Mohamed Bin Zayed, Serbian leader discuss bilateral relations; the UAE will invest in and alongside Israel across sectors including energy, manufacturing, water, space, healthcare and agri-tech

A year on, vaccines offer hope to virus-hit world

UAE reports 2,087 cases, 16 deaths; Russian vaccine trials in UAE reach final monitoring phase; Europe approves single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine; Denmark, Norway and Iceland suspend use of AstraZeneca.

We're very much not a racist family, says Prince William

On a visit to a school in east London, William says he has not talked to Harry since the interview was broadcast just over three days ago but will do so

8 more die as army accuses Suu Kyi of accepting bribes

Rights group says Myanmar military adopting battle tactics against demonstrators; Suu Kyi accepted illegal payments worth $600,000 as well as gold while in government, says official

Imran Launches ‘No One Sleeps Hungry' Programme For Poor

Government to provide direct subsidy to 30m deserving families from June this year, says PM; initially, each of the Ehsas Food Trucks will feed around 2,000 people daily in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Sharjah Police's Media Forum As Magnificent As Before Pandemic

The forum began with a filmed review on Sharjah Police achievements during the year 2020, including the safety and security index

Pakistan Starts Vaccination Drive, Priority For Elderly

Vaccines must be shared between nations; UAE reports 2,204 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths; Manila police ban hugs, kisses to contain virus; Palestinian PM appeals for vaccines; antibiotics may have been overused to fight virus.

EU to get four million extra Pfizer doses for ‘hotspots'

The delivery will go to affected border regions within the bloc to help ensure or restore free movement of goods and people; Johnson rejects EU claims of vaccine blocking

Dubai Municipality, MBRSC to launch region's first eco satellite

The satellite will be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The rocket will be launched at 9.07am Moscow time (10.07am UAE time) on Mar.20