UK Covid cases top 200,000 in 24 hours for first time

London, Jan 4 (AFP/APP):The UK government on Tuesday reported a record of more than 200,000 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours as the highly transmissible Omicron strain surges through the country. It said it had logged 218,724 infections — the highest daily total since […]

US, EU warn Sudan military against naming own PM

Washington, Jan 4 (AFP/APP):The United States and European Union warned Sudan’s military on Tuesday against naming its own prime minister after civilian leader Abdalla Hamdok quit amid protests against the junta. The so-called troika on Sudan — the United States, Britain and Norway — and […]

Robber killed in encounter

FAISALABAD, Jan 05 (APP):A robber was killed in an alleged police encounter in the limits of FIEDMC police station here on Tuesday. Police said two armed robbers committed robbery in the area and fled the scene. On receiving information, a police team lead by SHO […]

Sainz wins Dakar third stage as Al-Attiyah extends lead

Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia, Jan 4 (AFP/APP):Carlos Sainz won Tuesday’s third stage of the Dakar Rally to mark the first success of Audi’s new hybrid car in the gruelling road trip in the Saudi Arabian desert. While Sainz, 59 and a three-time Dakar winner, celebrated his […]

Mrunal Thakur tests positive for COVID-19

Mumbai – January 3 (ONLINE): Star Mrunal Thakur welcomed the new year on a worrisome note as she got diagnosed with COVID-19 and confirmed the news with her 3.4 million followers on social media. The star has mild symptoms and is under isolation following the […]

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