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Columns
Clearly, the appointment of the 1993-batch officer is an indication that the takeover of Air India is delayed
Tagore was apparently asked by a British friend to write a eulogy to King George V during his visit to India in 1911
It is not safe to be dismissive about words like genocide, but unfortunately, that is what India is doing today
Taking the cue from Jia, one needs to ask whether viewing the region through the prism of 'absolute national security' is any longer useful?
South Asia
Japan's Princess Mako marries college sweetheart, loses royal status
Mako and fiance Kei Komuro, both 30, announced their engagement four years ago
Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
Air Force transport planes carried a remaining contingent of troops from Kabul airport late Monday
Pakistan Navy claims it 'blocked' Indian submarine entering waters
The Pakistan Army also released a short footage of the purported incident to the media
No trade with India under current circumstances: Pak PM Khan
India has said that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility, and violence
China shares dramatic video of mountain clash with Indian Army
Footage appeared to show Indian troops wading through a river towards Chinese soldiers in the barren and ice-covered Karakoram Mountains
Asia
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala marries senior officer of Pakistan Cricket Board
Yousafzai gained international recognition for her activism against the Taliban's efforts to stop girls from attending school in Pakistan
Former Afghan President Ghani listed among 'most corrupt' people of 2021
OCCRP said Ghani deserved an award because he 'deserted his people leaving them to misery and death'
South Korea to test AI-powered facial recognition to track COVID-19 cases
The nationally funded project in Bucheon is due to become operational in January, a city official told Reuters
Indonesia volcano erupts again, hampering rescue operations
Ash from Semeru travelled up to four kilometres away after the Saturday eruption, Indonesia's geological agency reported
Middle East
Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghan through its territory: Imran Khan
Currently, Pakistan only allows Afghanistan to export goods to India but doesn't allow any other two-way trade through the border crossing
Taliban expand interim cabinet, 27 new members named
In September, the Taliban announced a new list of 17 more ministers in the caretaker Afghanistan Cabinet
New coronavirus variant 'Deltacron' emerges in Cyprus
In total, 10 of the mutations from Omicron were found in the 25 samples taken in Cyprus
Pakistan opens air route to Afghanistan for commercial cargo
Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan International Airlines said that it had immediately suspended its operation in Kabul citing 'security reasons'
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
The attack was a major escalation amid tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept parliamentary election results
Africa
South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Tutu dies aged 90
In his final years, he regretted that his dream of a 'Rainbow Nation' had yet to come true
Sudanese take to the streets as international community condemns coup
On Monday soldiers detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ministers in his government and civilian members of the ruling council
Toddlers make up 10% of hospital cases in Omicron epicenter in S.Africa
More kids are being admitted than during the early stages of the country entering the current fourth wave of infections
'It was scary': How South African scientists spotted the Omicron COVID variant
The samples, tested in the Lancet laboratory, all bore a large number of mutations, especially on the spike protein
Europe
Two shades of blue: Emmanuel Macron makes subtle change in French flag
President Emmanuel Macron ordered a change to the colour of the French flag to find echoes of heroism in France's past
Pfizer CEO says Omicron-targeted vaccine to be ready by March
Bourla said Pfizer could be ready to file for U.S. regulatory approval for a redesigned vaccine and launch it as soon as March
Journalists from Philippines, Russia given Nobel Peace Prize
The winners were announced Friday by Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee
UK researchers developing new COVID-19 vaccines
The research project will boost the UK's and the world's ability to rapidly develop new vaccines
UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, first in the world
Britain’s vaccine committee will decide which priority groups will get the jab first
Americas
Omicron cases are hitting highs, but new data puts end in sight
A combination of widespread immunity and numerous mutations have resulted in a virus that causes far less severe disease
FDA panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
The group's recommendation came after hours of debate about the drug's modest benefits and potential safety issues
US urges COVID boosters starting at age 12 to fight Omicron
Studies show a booster dose at least temporarily revs up antibodies to levels that offer the best chance at avoiding symptomatic infection
All adults should get COVID-19 booster shots, says U.S. CDC
The agency is taking a more cautious stance as Omicron's emergence further emphasizes the importance of vaccination and boosters
Oceania
New Zealand has biggest COVID-19 case day in over a year
The government put the nation into a strict lockdown last week as it tries to stamp out the outbreak, which has grown to 277 infections
New Zealand temporarily suspends entry of travellers from India amid COVID-19 surge
The travel restriction comes after New Zealand recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases in managed isolation on Thursday, of which 17 came from India
Covishield approved by Australia for international arrivals
The recognition of the vaccines will remove a significant barrier for international students seeking to study in Australia
Newly unveiled life-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi vandalised in Australia
The statue was gifted by the Indian government. The incident triggered shock and disappointment among the Indian-Australian community
Novavax becomes Australia's 5th approved COVID-19 vaccine
Australia ordered 51 million doses of the U.S.-manufactured vaccine, supplied under the brand Nuvaxovid, for its population of 26 million