US gears up for fight against Omicron variant

Americans should be prepared to fight the spread of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, but it is too soon to say what actions are needed, including possible mandates or lockdowns, top U.S. infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday.

Taliban seek EU help for Afghanistan’s airports

Both sides sent senior officials to the Qatari capital Doha for the talks, which happened just ahead of two weeks of negotiations between the US and the Taliban due to start Monday, also in Doha.

Iran, Turkey revive relations amid nuclear sanctions

Leaders of 2 countries also agree to discuss removal of some obstacles, says Iranian foreign minister

New leaked audio: Maryam Nawaz manipulating media

Someone is raining audio tapes of Maryam Nawaz Sharif - the game she started when former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar's audio was reportedly leaked by her party. In the latest leaked audio, she seems to exploit media publications of Pakistan.

Hamas challenges UK for declaring it terror group

Palestinian resistance group working with British lawyers on strategy to cancel UK's decision, official says

‘Green Line’ modern bus system to be launched by PM in December

The Minister said that the previous governments were used to hold the LG elections after a gap of 17 to 19 years, but now those would be conducted after every five years.

Indian ministers spotted sharing images of Beijing airport as Indian airport

China’s state TV employee, Shen Shiwei, called out several BJP ministers and leaders for using the image of China’s airport as the model of Jewar Airport in Noida. In the next tweet, he posted the actual images of the Beijing International Airport.

U.S. says ‘all options’ on the table over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine

All options are on the table in how to respond to Russia's "large and unusual" troop buildup near Ukraine's border, and the NATO alliance will decide on the next move following consultations next week

Crypto market loses $300B as new Covid variant creates fear

Bitcoin plummeted 10% in 12 hours and the cryptocurrency market lost almost $300 billion on Friday. The sudden decline came amid investors' fears that a new coronavirus variant could cause new quarantine measures, closure of businesses, and halt global economic recovery.

English cricket launches anti-racism plan after Azeem Rafiq’s testimony

Pakistan-born former cricketer Rafiq gave harrowing testimony to lawmakers in which he said his career had been ended by the racist abuse he received while at leading English county Yorkshire. In response, English cricket's top administrator announced an anti-racism action plan.

Putin raises concern over armed clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region

Opening a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in Sochi, Vladimir Putin said the discussion on the Karabakh settlement will continue later in the day during trilateral talks, which will also include Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

India’s Tata plans to set up $300mn semiconductor assembly unit

The Tata group, which controls India's top software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services and has interests in everything from autos to aviation, plans to invest in high-end electronics and digital businesses.