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Israel bans travel to 50 African countries due to Omicron variant

Israel has issued a ban on its citizens travelling to 50 African countries to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron, the Israeli Health Ministry said in a statement…reports Asian

November 28, 2021

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OMICRON VARIANT: Countries advised to step up surveillance

The Technical Advisory Group has advised WHO that Omicron variant should be designated as a Variant of Concern, reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the new Covid

November 27, 2021

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146, 000 people join Dubai world’s largest run

With an incredible display of enthusiasm and determination, 146,000 people converged on Sheikh Zayed Road today to take part in Dubai Run 2021, the world’s largest run…reports Asian Lite News Presented by

November 26, 2021

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Ethiopian govt urges US to stop spreading false information

The Ethiopian government has urged the US and some organisations to stop spreading false information regarding the country’s current situation…reports Asian Lite News The Ethiopian government has warned the US Embassy in

November 26, 2021

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43 people dead, 46 villages burned, looted in Darfur

Sudan’s Darfur region has witnessed a civil war since 2003 during the rule of former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted on April 11, 2019…reports Asian Lite News At least 43 people

November 26, 2021

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Israeli study says Covid risk can increase after second vax dose

A team of researchers has suggested that consideration of a third vaccine dose might be warranted as a new study has found a gradual increase in Covid-19 infection risk after the second

November 26, 2021

Arab News·COVID-19·World

New Covid-19 variant detected in S.Africa

The new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, detected in South Africa is mainly affecting people in the under 25 age group, among whom the vaccination rate against the virus is only 26 percent…reports Asian

November 26, 2021

AFRICA NEWS·COVID-19·World

Emirati to Lead Interpol

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has announced that the UAE candidate, Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, has won its presidency for a

November 26, 2021

Dubai·UAE News·World

193 countries adopts the first global agreement on the Ethics of AI

All the nations members of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted on Thursday a historical text that defines the common values and principles needed to ensure the healthy development

November 26, 2021

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Iranian diplomat urges US to lift sanctions in effective manner

A senior Iranian diplomat has urged the US to lift sanctions in an “effective and verifiable manner”, as the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal are preparing to attend a meeting

November 26, 2021

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