Maradona dies at 60: Argentina announces three days of mourning as tributes pour in
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Three days of national mourning began in Argentina after world-renowned footballer Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60. His...
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Iran frees British-Australian academic in prisoners swap deal
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran has swapped jailed British-Australian academic Kylie-Moore Gilbert with three unnamed Iranians held abroad, the state media said. Footage released by state broadcaster...
UAE stops issuing work visas to 13 Arab, Muslim-majority countries
ABU DHABI, UAE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped issuing new work visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Syria, Turkey,...
At least 600 civilians killed in northern Ethiopia massacre: report
NAIROBI, Kenya: At least 600 civilians were killed during an attack in northern Ethiopia in early November, a state-appointed human rights commission revealed. In its...
China to impose new laws on foreigners to curb ‘religious extremism’
HONG KONG: Under new laws, foreign religious groups and worshipers could be the latest targets of a growing crackdown on organised religion in China. Draft...
Pakistan gives UN dossier on Indian terrorism in Balochistan
NEW YORK, USA: Pakistan gave UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres a dossier on Indian terrorism in Pakistan, a day after India provided a dossier to some...
Critical facility: Aramco says no significant losses in Houthi rocket attack
RIYADH Saudi Arabia: Oil giant Saudi Aramco has said there were no significant losses and customers were unaffected by a rocket attack by Yemen’s Houthi...
Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine as company’s stocks soar
MASSACHUSETTS, United States: Moderna Chief Executive Stephane Bancel has said the company would charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its Covid-19 vaccine...
Qantas to make Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for international flights
MASCOT, Australia: Australia’s national carrier Qantas will require future international travellers to prove they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 before flying. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce...
Seeking ways to end dispute with Qatar: Saudi Arabia FM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said Riyadh is seeking a way to resolve the three-year rift...