A 'new day' in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu ousted after 12 years

During his record-long tenure, Netanyahu became practically synonymous with Israeli politics

As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate

The re-energized G-7 made ambitious declarations during their meetings

Novavax holds vaccine trials in US, Mexico, says shot 90% effective against Covid

Novavax's study involved nearly 30,000 people aged 18 and up in the US and Mexico

FDA says 'no' to use of Covaxin in US

The FDA recommended Bharat Biotech's US partner, Ocugen, to submit a biologics licence application (BLA) or take the full approval route

Rocket on pad, China ready to send first crew to space station

The three astronauts plan to spend three months on the space station doing spacewalks, construction, maintenance work, science experiments

China's Qingdao orders city-wide COVID-19 testing following new infections

Daily COVID-19 infections in mainland China has fallen drastically from peaks early this year, but the country remains on high alert

China hikes defence budget to USD 209 billion, 6.8 per cent increase

China's annual defence budget maintains a single-digit growth for a sixth consecutive year, state-run Xinhua news agency reported

14 die as heavy rains lash Sri Lanka

Rains have been pounding several districts of the island nation since Thursday night

New restrictions in Europe as China resorts to mass testing

Hopes for vaccines to rapidly provide relief suffered a blow Tuesday with the suspension of two clinical trials in the United States

Chinese cyber-espionage unit on US hacking spree: report

At least 30,000 US organizations including local governments have been hacked in recent days

Opposition in Kyrgyzstan claim power after storming government buildings

Kyrgyzstan is a close ally of Russia and has long been a platform for geopolitical competition between Moscow, Washington and Beijing

Myanmar generals tighten grip on power as U.S. threatens sanctions

The crisis in Myanmar is one of the first major tests of Biden’s pledge to collaborate more with allies on international challenges

Indonesian plane feared crashed after losing contact

Authorities and the airline gave no immediate indication as to why the plane suddenly went down

India, US, Australia, Japan to discuss China's growing power in Quad talks

The talks follow recent tensions between China and India over the border issue as well as Australia's deteriorating ties with China

South Koreans no longer need masks outdoors if vaccinated against COVID-19

The move is a bid to encourage older residents to get vaccinated

Kerala nurse, a corona warrior in Oman, succumbs to COVID

Blessy Thomas, 37, was admitted at the intensive care unit of the Royal Hospital after she contracted COVID-19

COVID-19: Bahrain suspends entry for travellers from India, four other countries

Bahrain reported 214,870 positive COVID-19 cases with 809 deaths so far, as per World Health Organisation

UN Security Council to meet after Gaza destruction, rocket fire into Israel

Israeli forces pummeled the densely populated Gaza Strip on Saturday

Israel sees 'probable link' between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases

Most patients who experienced heart inflammation spent no more than four days in the hospital and 95% of the cases were classified as mild

Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining momentum

A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days

Colorado supermarket shooter kills 10, including police officer

Police said the suspected gunman was believed to be the only individual with serious injuries who survived the bloodshed

Legislation on H-1B visas introduced in US Congress

Given that the Democrats have a majority in the House of Representatives, the bill has little chance to be passed

No change in policy on Jammu and Kashmir, says US

A longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war

Remains of 215 children found at closed indigenous boarding school in Canada

Tribal chief Rosanne Casimir said it is 'an unthinkable loss that was spoken about but never documented' by school administrators

First Americans could get vaccine by mid-December: Top health official

The US has recorded more than 12 million cases and 255,000 deaths, the highest tolls registered anywhere in the world

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee Carrie Symonds in private ceremony

The Sun said senior staff in Johnson's 10 Downing St. office were unaware of the wedding plans

World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to combat hunger

Founded in 1961, the UN organisation helped 97 million people last year, distributing 15 billion rations to people in 88 countries last year

Navalny back in Moscow court on defamation charges

Navalny is accused of promoting constitutional reforms backed by the Kremlin as 'the shame of the country' and 'traitors' last June

Cyprus detects two cases of B.1.617 variant of COVID-19

The samples underwent testing at the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control

West trying to engage India in 'anti-China games': Russia

Observers point out that the remarks highlight Russia’s unease with India’s growing proximity and strong strategic ties with the US

UK quarantines travelers from South Africa as one more Covid variant detected

Hancock said the new variant has ‘mutated further’ than the one that recently prompted the British government to tighten restrictions

Egypt to prosecute some 54 million who boycotted elections due to pandemic

It is unlikely to lead to actual trials as Egypt does not have the financial means needed to prosecute such a large majority of the voters

South Africa says 12 million citizens 'probably' had coronavirus

Some South African experts suggest that Africa's most developed economy may be approaching herd immunity

Ever Given starts to move in Suez Canal: maritime traffic tracking sites

Each day of the blockade could be costing global trade some $6-10 billion, according to a study published Friday by German insurer Allianz

2 Egyptian women to stand new trial over TikTok dance videos

The case drew the ire of Egyptian feminists who dismissed the prosecution of Hossam and Adham

New Zealand’s Ardern poised for big win in election, poll says

All recent polls have pointed to a victory for Ardern’s Labour Party, governing in a coalition with the Greens and New Zealand First

EXPLAINER: What's up between Google, Facebook and Australia?

Google has announced agreements to pay publishers in Australia while Facebook said it blocked users in the country from viewing or sharing

Australian journalist arrested in China for 'supplying state secrets'

Cheng's detention came weeks after Australian authorities raided the homes of Chinese state media journalists

New Zealand reports three new COVID-19 local cases, first since January

The country remains on alert level 1 for COVID-19, its lowest level, with no restrictions

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide re-election in New Zealand vote

The mandate means Ardern, 40, could form the first single-party government in decades