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Abdullah receives COVID-19 vaccine shot; Europe in spot

Abu Dhabi residents need ICA approval to land in Sharjah; UAE reports 1,412 new cases, 3 deaths; China vaccine safe: Lancet; the situation across the world remains alarming with some countries fighting it well.

Portugal Sans CR7 Sink Swedes As Mbappe Gets French Winner

Meanwhile, England’s chances of making it to the Nations League finals were hugely dented as they lost 1-0 at home to Denmark in a match that saw Harry Maguire sent off in the first half for two clumsy yellow cards

India's Coronavirus Cases Double In Over 70 Days

India recorded a spike of 67,708 cases and 680 deaths in 24 hours, as the tally mounted to 73,07,097 cases, says ministry data; Kerala doctors continue protests amid virus surge

Heavy Rain Kills 30 In Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: At least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India, officials said on Thursday.

Surge In Europe COVID-19 Cases Worrying, Says WHO

Time to step up the measures, but avoid full lockdowns, says official; UAE reports 1,398 new cases and 2 deaths; Dubai fines 6 establishments; Sharjah Police chief receives vaccine dose; India reports fewest deaths in 11 weeks.

We need to adapt to virus times to stay mentally fit, says expert

Al Mir emphasised the need to ‘focus on things that could be changed, have realistic expectations, and embrace the current situation to find solutions’

3 Districts Treat Over 33,000 Covid-19 Patients In Kerala

State faces a shortage in ICUs and ventilators; India reports 63,509 fresh cases in 24 hours, taking the tally to 72,39,389; toll mounts to 1,10,586 as 730 more die

UAE Ideal For Performing Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

Phase III of Chinese vaccine trials saw 31,000 volunteers from over 120 nations; UAE reports record 1,431 new virus cases, 2 deaths; Dubai fines 2 businesses, warns 8; RAK resumes flights to Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh; Europe hardens controls.

Lebanon Wants Israel Border Deal In ‘Reasonable Time': Army

The unprecedented talks mark a first step in thousand-mile march towards the demarcation of the maritime frontier, says Brigadier General Bassam Yassin; a second round of talks is set for Oct.28

Lacklustre KXIP take on RCB in bid to stay in hunt for play-offs

While Bangalore enter the match fresh ater a crushing 80-run win over Kolkata and all their top batsmen in scintillating form, it is hitherto uninspiring Punjab who need to start winning games soon if they are to make the playoffs this season

Initiative gives 1,500 books to restore Beirut's libraries

The directive by Sheikha Bodour targeted the Monnot, Al Bachoura, and Al Geitawi libraries, and is being implemented by the Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBCO)

Radical Redesigning Of Electric Guitar By Dickens Creates A Buzz

Inspired by the search for new sounds and created by designer Anthony Dickens, the Circle Guitar features a rotating disc that can be fitted with plectrums to strum the strings

Ghobash Stresses Pragmatism For Peace

The UAE aims to find diplomatic solutions to the crises in the region and the rest of the world.

Breast Cancer Awareness Drive Needs To Be Spread All The Time

People don’t leave any stone unturned to keep themselves safe from COVID-19. John Varughese / Gulf Today

Sharjah Conducts Over 35,000 Inspections On Businesses

With a clear strategy and professionalism the UAE has succeeded in containing the repercussions of the virus, says NCEMA head

Sweden Calls On Turkey To Pull Out Troops From Syria

Linde also criticises a decision by Ankara to resume energy exploration in the Mediterranean, where Turkey, Greece and Cyprus are locked in a bitter dispute over offshore rights

UAE Anti-Virus Strategy Is A Global Model: NCEMA

UAE reports 1,315 new cases, 1,452 recoveries and two deaths; Emirates leads Arab world in post-virus economic recovery index; 11 businesses shut for violating virus rules; Sharjah conducts over 35,000 inspections.

Probe And Audit Ordered As Power Failure Hits Mumbai

Glitch cripples local train services; anticipating an ugly situation in COVID-19 times, BMC chief directed all hospitals to stock sufficient diesel for at least hours for generators to ensure no power failures in the ICUs

Varsity Makes Eco-friendly Anti-Viral Face Mask

NavaMASK will offer excellent breathability with strong anti-microbial properties and can be washed and reused several times prior to eventual disposal.

Portugal, Italy Retain Nations League Top Spots; England Win

While England saw off Belgium to take the initiative in their pool, a star-studded line up of players, including Ronaldo, Mbappe and Griezmann, failed to muster much of a spectacle in the Portugal-France clash

China To Test Entire City Of 9m For Covid-19 In Five Days

5 districts will be tested ‘within 3 days’ and the whole city ‘within 5 days,’ said Qingdao’s municipal health commission, although it did not say how many people will be tested

UAE To Conduct Clinical Trials Of Russian Vaccine

UAE reports 1,064 cases, a death; residents can book PCR tests in Dubai malls; restaurant closed, 7 gyms fined for violating rules in Dubai; UK unveils 3-level lockdown plan; India’s infections rise to 7.12m; Iran records single-day new deaths.

Lebanon To Shut 169 Districts; Iran Records Highest Death Toll

Lebanese authorities order bars and clubs nationwide closed ‘until further notice;’ Iran’s nuclear chief tests positive for coronavirus as country reports 251 deaths in last 24 hours

India's Virus Cases Cross 7 Million Ahead Of Festivals

Health experts warn of the mask and distancing fatigue setting in; follow COVID-19 norms during festivals, says Vardhan and health officials; CBI registers FIR against accused in Hathras case

Sandhagen Knocks Out Moraes As Buckley Steals Show At UFC Fight Night

Sandhagen produced a scintillating performance with a 2nd-round knockout of Moraes, whereas Ulanbekov marked his promotional debut with a victory at UFC Fight Night and later dedicated the win to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Trump ‘No Longer Considered A Transmission Risk': WH Doctor

Trump delivered a shorter-than-usual campaign speech, attacked Democrats, as pursuing a ‘socialist’ or even ‘Communist’ agenda, and hailed his own record in fighting crime and boosting the US economy

UK At Tipping Point But Timely Steps ‘Will Help' Combat Virus

UAE reports 1,096 new cases, 1,311 recoveries, 2 deaths; 6 businesses fined for violating safety rules in Dubai; Trump declares himself immune to virus; Lebanon orders lockdown for 169 towns and villages; India’s infections cross 7m mark.

Virus cases surge in EU, cross 10m in LaTam and Caribbean

Germany, Poland enforce new curbs; Czech Republic records fastest spike; EU Commissioner tests positive; UK to outline a new 3-tier lockdown system; doctor says Trump fit for ‘safe return to public engagement’

Dubai fines 25 businesses for flouting COVID-19 rules

UAE reports 1,129 new cases, 1,070 recoveries and a death; EU Commissioner tests positive; infected Trump addresses crowd; India sees over 73,000 new infections as total nears 7m; Tehran to impose fines for virus regulation breaches.

Thousands flee homes as wildfires kill 2 in Mideast

Areas hit by heat wave are Syria, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories; ‘dozens of blazes were seen, including ‘45 in Latakia and 33 in Tartus,’ says official