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- Jan- 2022 -29 January
Hong Kong reduces quarantine period from 21 to 14 days
Even as the southern Chinese metropolis confronts a new increase of COVID-19 infections, Hong Kong is reducing the time of…
Read More » - 29 January
Ash Barty wins the Australian Open for the first time in a decade
On Saturday, Ash Barty beat Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the Australian Open final, ending a 44-year drought for…
Read More » - 28 January
How many times can you reuse your N95 mask? Find out here
Is there a limit to how many times you can wear your N95 mask? You should be able to use…
Read More » - 27 January
Global stock fall after Fed announces interest rates in the US will rise ‘soon.’
Global stock markets and Wall Street futures fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled that interest rates would be…
Read More » - 27 January
Russian hockey player Anisimov released from isolation for Olympics
Former NHL forward Artem Anisimov has been released from isolation after testing negative for the coronavirus and has rejoined the…
Read More » - 26 January
Living in Canada is among the world’s top ten best things to do!
Known for being proud of their country, Canadians now have one more reason to boast! Canada ranked among the top…
Read More » - 25 January
European shares go up as Asian stocks fall on Ukraine, Fed meeting and Omicron
European equities opened higher on Tuesday, following a day of severe losses in Asia, as investors awaited the outcome of…
Read More » - 25 January
Omicron wave increases global immunity, brings hope to the world
Even as the world health officials and experts warn of difficult weeks ahead and the risk of another, more severe…
Read More » - 23 January
Tonga receives water and telecommunications assistance from Australia
Three flights from Australia arrived in Tonga on Saturday, bringing food, water, medical supplies, and telecommunications equipment as the Pacific…
Read More » - 22 January
America opposes plans to strengthen WHO
The United States, the World Health Organization’s biggest donor, is fighting suggestions to make the institution more independent, casting doubt…
Read More » - 21 January
Four Indians including an infant freeze to death trying to enter US at Canada border
Four Indians, including a teen and an infant, have been found frozen to death about 40 feet from the…
Read More » - 21 January
India requests increased security at Canadian Diplomatic centers in the wake of protests:
A year after protesters blocked India’s embassy in Vancouver and pro-Khalistan speeches were delivered there, New Delhi has formally requested…
Read More » - 21 January
US – Russia lock horns over Ukrain. Provocations continue by the Slavs
Russia would have to pay a high price” if its armed units cross the Ukrainian border, which will be regarded…
Read More » - 21 January
West emphasises unified stance on Ukraine after Biden’s ‘minor incursion’ remark
On Thursday, the United States and Western countries sought to display unity and a harsh position on Ukraine, as US…
Read More » - 19 January
Power outages, travel disruptions due to ‘historic’ winter storm in US and Canada
Canada’s east coast was blanketed in snow as a major winter storm sliced up the US east coast, disrupting travel…
Read More » - 19 January
China says they received Omicron by mail: Claiming an ‘ugly nation’ sent them poison
The Chinese government has thrown a new allegation into the ongoing investigation of COVID-19 outbreaks in the country – that…
Read More » - 18 January
Motorists and planes get stranded in snowstorm in eastern US and Canada
On Monday, a winter snowstorm moving up the East Coast of the United States and into Canada was forecast to…
Read More » - 17 January
Trends in online matrimony: NRI brides in less demand, and more women are making their first move
The online matchmaking platform BharatMatrimony recently released its annual Online Matrimony Trends Report 2021. According to the report, singles are…
Read More » - 16 January
FDA approves AbbVie and Pfizer drugs to treat eczema
The FDA has approved medications from AbbVie Inc and Pfizer to treat eczema, a skin disorder, the firms announced on…
Read More » - 16 January
Physical crude oil market surges ahead after Omicron glitch
Oil buying frenzy sparked by supply disruptions and evidence that the Omicron variant won’t be as disruptive as anticipated has…
Read More » - 16 January
Country to suspend flight transits from over 100 countries
Hong Kong: The Airport Authority in Hong Kong decided to ban the transit of flight passengers from more than 100…
Read More » - 16 January
Indians now have visa-free access to 60 destinations with ‘Henley Passport’
The Indian passport has significantly improved from its ranking last year, as the country has improved its passport ranking in…
Read More » - 16 January
Canadian foreign minister pledges to deter Russian aggression
Melanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, will visit Kyiv next week to reiterate Canada’s support for Ukrainian sovereignty and to bolster…
Read More » - 15 January
Tsunami alert raised in Japan and Pacific Islands as Tonga volcano erupts
On Saturday, an underwater volcano off the coast of Tonga erupted, creating massive waves in numerous South Pacific islands and…
Read More » - 15 January
Netflix increases monthly subscription rates
New York: Popular over-the-top (OTT) platform, Netflix has raised its monthly subscription price in the USA and Canada. Netflix raised…
Read More » - 13 January
Oil price increases 2% due to drop in US oil inventories and weaker dollar
On Wednesday, oil prices rose to two-month highs due to constrained supply, as petroleum stocks in the United States, the…
Read More » - 13 January
Denmark offers fourth Covid-19 vaccine shot whole easing restrictions
Denmark’s health minister announced on Wednesday that the government will give a fourth coronavirus vaccination to the most susceptible citizens…
Read More » - 12 January
Canada introduces tax for unvaccinated people, as health-care system struggles
Adults who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be forced to pay a “health contribution” in Quebec, Canada’s second…
Read More » - 11 January
The United States issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Canada
As a result of a rising number of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads, the US Centers for Disease…
Read More » - 11 January
An official ban on ‘conversion therapy’ came into effect in the country!
Conversion therapy has been banned in Canada, joining a select list of countries that have ceased using the discredited treatment…
Read More » - 5 January
Country to ban flights from India and Pakistan among 8 others
Hong Kong: Hong Kong banned flights from eight countries starting from January 8, 2022 to January 21. The administration took…
Read More » - 1 January
New Year celebrations around the world gets dampened by Omicron
The Omicron coronavirus strain significantly affected New Year’s celebrations around the world, with Paris cancelling its firework display, London demoting…
Read More » - Dec- 2021 -31 December
Omicron: Two provinces in Canada announce new measures including curfew
Toronto: Ontario and Quebec provinces in Canada have announced new measures to combat Covid-19. The decision was taken as daily…
Read More » - 30 December
Flights get cancelled widely in US as Omicron surges
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday as the omicron variety wreaks havoc on travellers and airlines, who are scrambling…
Read More » - 29 December
Why Covid positive health workers continue to work in this Canadian province
Quebec, the second most populous province in Canada, has ‘no choice’ but to allow some essential workers to continue working even after…
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