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At least 16 stranded snow-tourists die at Pakistan hill station 08 Jan 2022 - 01:31 pm
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Australia treasurer tests positive for COVID-19 as daily cases soar past 100,000 08 Jan 2022 - 08:58 am
People are turned away at a COVID-19 testing centre in Western Sydney that is closed due to full capacity in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Sydney, Australia, January 5, 2022. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo
Putin sends message to West as his troops turn Kazakh Tide 07 Jan 2022 - 08:46 pm
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Kazakh leader tells troops to shoot without warning 07 Jan 2022 - 03:21 pm
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev speaks during a televised address to the nation following the protests triggered by fuel price increase in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan January 7, 2022. Official website of the President of Kazakhstan/Handout via REUTERS.
India's COVID-19 cases set for new highs as Omicron spreads 07 Jan 2022 - 02:26 pm
A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test swab sample from a man as others wait, amidst the spread of the disease, at a market area, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, January 7, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
McDonald's Japan slices fries to small size as it faces shipping snags 07 Jan 2022 - 02:19 pm
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Sinopharm protein-based booster stronger against Omicron than earlier shot -study 07 Jan 2022 - 01:41 pm
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Pakistan flag carrier preparing to restart Europe operations, minister says 06 Jan 2022 - 08:58 pm
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Cathay Pacific to cut more flights due to pandemic restrictions 06 Jan 2022 - 08:39 pm
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Pakistan confirms appointment of first female Supreme Court judge 06 Jan 2022 - 07:17 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 27, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood/File Photo
kazakh Foreign Ministry denies suspending entry of foreigners 06 Jan 2022 - 04:20 pm
Troops are seen at the international airport of Almaty following anti-government protests triggered by fuel price increase, in Almaty, Kazakhstan January 6, 2022. REUTERS.
Indonesia survey finds 85% of population have Covid-19 antibodies 06 Jan 2022 - 11:56 am
People wearing protective masks walk through a platform of a train station during the afternoon rush hours as the Omicron variant continues to spread, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 3, 2022. Reuters/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo
Hong Kong bans some inbound flights, tightens COVID-19 curbs 05 Jan 2022 - 09:31 pm
FILE PHOTO: An airport security guard walks past a sign at the departure hall of Hong Kong Airport June 23, 2013. REUTERS/Bobby Yip POLITICS)//File Photo
Kazakh president's home ablaze as protests escalate 05 Jan 2022 - 06:07 pm
An armoured personnel carrier is seen near the mayor's office during protests triggered by fuel price increase in Almaty, Kazakhstan January 5, 2022. REUTERS.
India says safety concerns restricting use of Merck COVID pill 05 Jan 2022 - 05:32 pm
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Singapore sees Omicron coronavirus wave outpacing Delta 05 Jan 2022 - 02:24 pm
People verify their vaccination statuses as they enter a mall, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore November 18, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Over 42,000 in central COVID quarantine in China's Xian 05 Jan 2022 - 02:19 pm
A resident receives free food supplies provided by local government at a residential compound under lockdown, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Xian, Shaanxi province, China January 5, 2022. cnsphoto via REUTERS
Philippines posts highest Covid positivity rate as cases spike 05 Jan 2022 - 01:10 pm
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