Middle East
Azerbaijan swaps 15 Armenian prisoners in exchange for map showing landmines
Azerbaijan said on Saturday it had handed over 15 Armenian prisoners in exchange for a map detailing the location...
Sheikh Mohamed receives President Nechirvan Barzani of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
Both leaders spoke about expanding cooperation and discussed ways of promoting relations between the UAE, Iraq, and the...
Covid-19 in India: GST slashed on virus, black fungus medicines
A 5 per cent GST levy on vaccines will continue which will allow manufacturers to get benefit of...
More than five million COVID-19 cases in Africa: AFP tally
More than five million people have contracted the COVID-19 virus in Africa since it emerged in China in late...
Taliban says security of airports, embassies to be ‘Afghan responsibility’
Foreign forces should hold ‘no hope’ of keeping a military presence in Afghanistan after the US and NATO withdraw...
G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan
Initiative to be used to mobilise private sector capital in critical economic areas The Group of Seven...
Russia tests COVID-19 vaccine as nasal spray for children: Reports
Russia has tested a nasal spray form of its COVID-19 vaccine that is suitable for children aged 8-12, and...
Covid-19: UAE doctors warn about link between diabetes, virus infection
Studies have reportedly confirmed that coronavirus can target and weaken the body's insulin-producing cells Doctors in the...
Vietnam approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use
Vietnam has approved the COVID-19 vaccine jointly made by Pfizer and BioNTech for domestic emergency use, the government said...
Iraqi authorities say two generals arrested on suspicion of bribery at key port
Iraq announced Saturday it has arrested two generals on suspicion of taking bribes to waive customs duties, a practice...