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Global Covid cases near 265 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 265 million amid the emergence of the new Omricron variant of Covid-19. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the

India reports 8603 fresh Covid infections, active cases remain below 1 lakh

Shawdesh desk: With 8,603 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,24,360, but active cases declined to 99,974, according to Union

Meghan wins ruling in Mail on Sunday privacy fight

Shawdesh Desk: The Duchess of Sussex has won the latest stage in her legal fight against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday. The Court of Appeal rejected Associated Newspapers’

EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence

Shawdesh Desk: The EU has revealed details of a €300bn (£255bn; $340bn) global investment plan, described as a “true alternative” to China’s Belt and Road strategy. European Commission President Ursula

Global Covid cases near 263 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 263 million amid the global race to vaccinate masses against the infectious disease. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU),

29 dead, mostly children, in Nigeria boat capsize: official

Shawdesh Desk: An overloaded boat carrying 42 passengers, mostly children aged eight to 15, capsized late on Tuesday in northwest Nigeria’s Kano state, a rescue agency spokesman said. “We have

14 dead in Azerbaijan military helicopter crash

Shawdesh Desk: Fourteen people died Tuesday in an Azerbaijani military helicopter crash which went down in the east of the Caucasus country during a training flight, officials said, AFP reported.

Global Covid cases top 261 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases has surpassed 261 million amid concern after detection of new variant of coronavirus Omicron in some countries. According to Johns Hopkins University