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12 workers trapped a week ago in China mine blast are alive

AP

In a note passed through a rescue shaft on January 17 night reported the fate of the other 10 remains unknown

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, rescuers drill a new channel at the explosion site of a gold mine in Qixia City, east China's Shandong Province on January 18, 2021.

U.K.’s vaccination programme expands to cover over-70s

The NHS has so far been working to vaccinate the first two priority cohorts recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

People queue to receive COVID-19 vaccines inside Lichfield Cathedral, which has been turned into an emergency vaccination centre, amid the coronavirus outbreak, in Lichfield, in Birmingham, Britain.

Indian Embassy in China restricts R-Day flag hoisting ceremony to staff due to COVID-19 measures

Every year, a large number of Indian diaspora attend the flag hoisting ceremony on Republic Day and Independence Day at the embassy

The Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony in the Indian embassy in China will be held with participation of officials of the embassy only. | File

Ahead of inauguration, Washington D.C. converted into garrison city as threat looms large

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies.

A man holds a sign opposing U.S. President-elect Joe Biden as he stands near Washington National Guard members behind a perimeter fence on January17, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Washington.

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, rescuers drill a new channel at the explosion site of a gold mine in Qixia City, east China's Shandong Province on January 18, 2021.

12 workers trapped a week ago in China mine blast are alive

People queue to receive COVID-19 vaccines inside Lichfield Cathedral, which has been turned into an emergency vaccination centre, amid the coronavirus outbreak, in Lichfield, in Birmingham, Britain.

U.K.’s vaccination programme expands to cover over-70s

The Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony in the Indian embassy in China will be held with participation of officials of the embassy only. | File

Indian Embassy in China restricts R-Day flag hoisting ceremony to staff due to COVID-19 measures

A man holds a sign opposing U.S. President-elect Joe Biden as he stands near Washington National Guard members behind a perimeter fence on January17, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Washington.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington D.C. converted into garrison city as threat looms large

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in. File

Moon Jae-in urges Joe Biden to learn from Donald Trump’s North Korea diplomacy

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga delivering a policy speech at the opening session of the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo on January 18, 2021.

Japan PM vows to press ahead with Olympics amid virus surge

COVID-19

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying.

U.S., China spar over the origins of the coronavirus Ananth Krishnan

Beijing slams U.S. after it pointed the finger at Wuhan lab

France, U.K. boost vaccine campaigns, Britain shuts travel corridors

Vaccine nationalism puts world on brink of ‘catastrophic moral failure’, says WHO chief

Coronavirus | Brazil’s health agency approves the use of two vaccines

Pakistan approves emergency use of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

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South Asia

Imran Khan to visit Sri Lanka
Meera Srinivasan

India ‘intervened’ on Jaffna University memorial issue
Meera Srinivasan

Pakistan approves emergency use of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
PTI

Gunmen shoot dead two Afghan women judges in Kabul
AFP

Europe

France, U.K. boost vaccine campaigns, Britain shuts travel corridors
AFP

U.K.’s vaccination programme expands to cover over-70s
PTI

U.K. demands Russia release Navalny after ‘appalling’ arrest
Reuters

U.K. urges China to grant UN access to Xinjiang
AFP

West Asia

Saudi reports sharp drop in executions
AFP

Russian cargo ship sinks in the Black Sea, rescue underway
AP

In cold weather, anti-Netanyahu protests continue in Israel
AP

Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in 15 years
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Israel set to open up parts of Herod’s palace

Female Afghan TV journalist shot dead

Coronavirus | Cyberattack won’t affect vaccine delivery timeline, says European Medicines Agency

China restricts US official travel to Hong Kong

Coronavirus | Novel COVID-19 antibody test gives results in 20 minutes

Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Bill Gates agree to continue working together to combat COVID-19, eradicate polio

Pakistan police arrest 5 Taliban terrorists, claim to thwart attack

These terrorists disclosed that they had come from Afghanistan two months ago.

UN food agency to receive Nobel prize in online event

The body was given the prestigious award for efforts to combat hunger

Google launches health research app, partners with Harvard for first study

The first study in the Google Health Studies app is said to focus on respiratory illness, including COVID-19 and influenza.

India ‘totally’ responsible for LAC situation: China

Responds to EAM Jaishankar’s remarks that Beijing had violated border agreements

Azerbaijan's 'struggle' with Armenia not over: Erdogan

‘The struggle carried out in the political and military areas will continue from now on many other fronts’

World Bank approves $300 million loan for cash-strapped Pakistan

These investments will bolster Pakistan’s efforts to build resilience to natural hazards such as floods and droughts in the Sindh province.

Iran, Afghanistan open first rail link with eye on trade

The $75 million project began in 2007, with Iran funding construction on both sides of the border as part of its development assistance to Afghanistan

U.K. economic growth slows for sixth consecutive month

While GDP has expanded in each of the past six months, the recovery has slowed every month

European Union trade talks face ‘moment of finality’ on weekend, says U.K.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the Sunday deadline set by Britain and the EU for a decision was final.

U.S. sets new grim record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in single day

The previous single-day record was on May 7 at 2,769 deaths, it said.

Senator Cruz praises slain Sikh police officer Dhaliwal

Mr. Cruz said that Dhaliwal has left a profound legacy on the law enforcement community.

Here's what globally people posted most on Facebook in 2020

Facebook also revealed the top ten pop culture moments of the year, which include Micheal Jordan's "The Last Dance" documentary, Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special, and Harry Styles' Golden song release.

Tokyo’s daily infections top 600 for first time

The number of new coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital have topped 600 in a day for the first time. Experts on Tokyo’s virus task force say the

Gunmen kill female TV anchor in Afghanistan

The attackers opened fire on Malala Maiwand’s car soon after she left her house in the eastern Nangarhar province

Pramila Jayapal elected as chair of powerful U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus

The caucus is going to advance racial justice, tackle poverty and inequality and help transform the country, says the Indian-American Congresswoman

U.S. set to execute first of five inmates before Biden inauguration

The Trump administration is planning an unprecedented five more federal executions before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, starting with a

Criminals getting smarter in use of digital currencies to launder money

The study also describes uses of decentralised exchanges - platforms that are not run by a specific company - to launder funds.

Over 80 million people forcibly displaced globally as of mid-2020, COVID further worsened crisis, says UN

An estimated 30-34 million (38-43%) of the 79.5 million forcibly displaced persons are children below 18 years of age (end-2019).

Explained: What do the UK allergic reaction cases mean for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Here are some questions and answers about the cases and what they might mean.

Coronavirus | UK issues allergy warning on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after adverse reactions

Pfizer, BioNTech say they support regulator's investigation

Facebook sued for ‘predatory’ conduct by U.S. government, States

The lawsuit seeks remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.

Canada health regulator approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine made by the U.S. drugmaker and Germany’s BioNTech vaccine already has been authorszed for use by the United Kingdom and Bahrain, and officials have said they expect the U.S. authorizstion within days.

Man booked for forcibly converting teenage Christian girl in Pakistan

The minor’s family filed a case against 40-year-old Syed Ali Azhar and his family for kidnapping their daughter and her forcible conversion.

COVID-19 | UN chief warns ‘vaccine nationalism’

The UN chief reiterates his call for vaccines to be treated as a global public good

South Africa declares second wave of coronavirus as cases surge

The deadly virus has so far infected 828,598 people and claimed 22,574 lives in the country

Fauci, Kamala among famous names on mispronounced words list

The list released by the US Captioning Company on Wednesday identifies the words that proved most challenging for newsreaders and people on television to pronounce this year.

Google CEO says company will review AI scholar’s abrupt exit

Timnit Gebru, a top scholar in the field of AI ethics, said she was fired last week

Memorial stones dedicated to 3 Indian-origin South African freedom fighters unveiled

Shirish Nanabhai, Reggie Vandeyar and Indres Naidoo spent a decade in the infamous Robben Island prison following their arrest in 1961

Biden says 'right moment' for Pentagon nominee Lloyd Austin, amid concerns over recent Army service

A handful of Democratic senators say they would oppose giving Mr Austin the waiver, which was last issued for President Donald Trump's first defense secretary, retired Marine General Jim Mattis

Hunter Biden facing federal investigation over 'tax affairs'

In a statement released by the President-elect’s transition office, the younger Biden said he learned about the investigation on Tuesday.

Texas gets support from 17 States in bid to help Trump undo election loss

Election law experts have said the Texas lawsuit stands little chance of success and lacks legal merit.

Pak. Oppn. lawmakers plan to resign en masse

They are seeking fresh elections

Netanyahu rival mounts challenge

A leading rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the right-wing Likud party announced his resignation from Parliament on Wednesday as

Macron unveils draft law to tackle ‘radical Islamism’

Critics fear it could target all Muslims

CAA: U.S. continues to watch situation in India ‘very closely’

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent bipartisan committee, had recommended that India be added to the ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ list

A good deal still possible with EU, says U.K. PM Johnson

Talks are blocked over the issue of fair competition

Boris Johnson confuses farmers’ protest with India-Pakistan dispute

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday seemed to confuse two separate issues when he reiterated the UK government’s stance that any dispute

WhatsApp's new 'Carts' feature will let you place orders

Carts is said to make it simpler for businesses to keep track of order enquiries, manage requests from customers and close sales.

Pakistan determines price of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor’s ancestral houses in Peshawar

The two buildings have been declared as national heritage

Coronavirus | COVID-19 vaccine to have differential pricing: Pfizer

‘In the U.S. the price of its COVID-19 vaccine is $19.50, the price of an average meal’

Angela Merkel backs tougher virus curbs as German deaths hit record high

It counted 20,815 new daily infections, compared with 17,270 a week earlier

UK, EU head for supper showdown over Brexit trade deal

The EU fears Britain will slash social and environmental standards and pump state money into UK industries.

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Republic TV owner Arnab Goswami. File

30K | Three days before Balakot, Arnab told ex-BARC chief ‘something big will happen’

Senior Congress leader Randeep Surjewala. File

27K | Arnab Goswami WhatsApp chats | Opposition demands inquiry

20K | Moradabad hospital ward boy dies after COVID-19 vaccination, officials say death due to heart disease not vaccine

A still from Tandav

18K | Tandav controversy | I&B Ministry seeks explanation from Amazon Prime Video

14K | Do not consume alcohol for 45 days after vaccination: Experts

14K | Imran Khan attacks Modi government over Arnab Goswami chats

One of the cold storage boxed for keeping coronavirus vaccine in South Delhi Municipal Corporation at Srinivaspuri in New Delhi

11K | Coronavirus | One ‘severe’, 51 ‘minor’ cases of post-vaccination adverse events reported among health workers in Delhi

Parna hydroponic farm

11K | Coimbatore’s hydroponic farm delivers fresh greens within three hours of harvest

Covishield vaccine immunisation for COVID-19 at the Government General Hospital in Chennai on January 17, 2020.

11K | Coronavirus | 2.24 lakh vaccinated in two days, 447 report adverse reactions