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Global Covid deaths surpass 1.97 million

Shawdesh DEsk; Over 1.97 million people have died of Covid-19 globally as of Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University. New infections have also set fresh highs, with the global tally

Over 91.5 million infected with Covid-19 globally

Shawdesh desk: The global Covid-19 caseload has surpassed 91.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.96 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The total number of cases

26 still missing, at least 13 dead in Indonesia landslides

Shawdesh desk: Rescuers are searching for 26 people still missing after two landslides hit a village in Indonesia’s West Java province over the weekend, officials said Tuesday. At least 13

Ten dead in armed clashes in central Mexico

Shawdesh Desk: Clashes between gunmen and security forces left 10 people dead on Monday in a region of Mexico wracked by cartel-related violence, authorities said. A police officer was among

Coronavirus: India being ready for its massive vaccine drive

Shawdesh desk: On 16 January, India will begin what will be one of the world’s biggest inoculation programmes, aimed at protecting its 1.3 billion people from Covid-19. The government plans

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 90 million

Shawdesh Desk; Amid the rise in Covid-19 infections across the globe, over 90 million people have been infected with the virus until Monday, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).

Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, navy says

Shawdesh desk: Indonesian authorities say they have found the location where they believe a Boeing 737 passenger plane crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from the country’s capital Jakarta

Global COVID-19 cases near 90 million

Shawdesh Desk: Almost 90 million people have been infected with coronavirus as COVID-19 cases hardly show any sign of slowing down, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).