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    Coronavirus unlikely to go by the end of year, says WHO

    Coronavirus unlikely to go by the end of year, says WHO

    01 Mar 2021

    Geneva: It is unrealistic to think that the world will be done with the COVID-19 pandemic by the end of the year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on...

    India extends COVID-19 restrictions till March end

    India extends COVID-19 restrictions till March end

    26 Feb 2021

    India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday extended the prevailing restrictions for surveillance, containment and caution against the spread of COVID-19 till the end of March. The restrictions were...

    Philippines reopens cinemas, tourist attractions to revive its pandemic-hit economy

    Philippines reopens cinemas, tourist attractions to revive its pandemic-hit economy

    12 Feb 2021

    Manolo B. Jara, Correspondent The government has allowed the reopening of more businesses such as cinemas, tourist spots like theme parks and museums to perk up the economy still...

    Sri Lanka holy man's 'miracle' coronavirus tonic turns sour

    Sri Lanka holy man's 'miracle' coronavirus tonic turns sour

    21 Jan 2021

    A self-styled Sri Lankan holy man's supposed miracle potion to prevent COVID-19 turned sour after a minister who publicly drank it was hospitalised with the virus. Thousands defied public...

    Foreigners without face masks punished with push-ups in Indonesian resort island of Bali

    Foreigners without face masks punished with push-ups in Indonesian resort island of Bali

    20 Jan 2021

    Foreigners caught not wearing face masks on the Indonesian resort island of Bali are being subject to an unusual punishment: push-ups. Video footage circulating on social media this week...

    The Pilgrim pauses in the kingdom of the Covid (with apologies to the ideas debated in Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan)

    The Pilgrim pauses in the kingdom of the Covid (with apologies to the ideas debated in Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan)

    25 Dec 2020

    Stanley David The Pilgrim was at the City centre, and a crowd was beginning to form around him. And the TV channels began to take their positions. It was...

    Malaysian goldsmiths mould a profit out of pandemic

    Malaysian goldsmiths mould a profit out of pandemic

    05 Dec 2020

    In a backroom workshop in Malaysia, goldsmiths with blowtorches and chisels sit at wooden desks as they melt and mould the precious metal into glittery jewellery. Demand for the...

    Giant Japanese robot spurs hopes for tourism after virus hit

    Giant Japanese robot spurs hopes for tourism after virus hit

    30 Nov 2020

    An 18-metre "Gundam" robot that can walk and move its arms was unveiled in Japan on Monday amid hopes that it will help invigorate tourism hit by COVID-19. The...

    Five COVID-19 patients die in Indian hospital fire

    Five COVID-19 patients die in Indian hospital fire

    27 Nov 2020

    Gulf Today Report Five patients died after a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a COVID-19 designated hospital in the Indian state of Gujarat on...

    Businesses, factories can’t be shut despite surge in coronavirus cases, says Pakistani PM Imran

    Businesses, factories can’t be shut despite surge in coronavirus cases, says Pakistani PM Imran

    26 Nov 2020

    Tariq Butt, Correspondent Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government has decided not to go for a complete lockdown amid the second wave of coronavirus pandemic but warned...

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