Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) With the Democrats wresting control of the Senate, the US upper house's President pro tempore, who presides over the proceedings in the absence of the Vice President, has a unique qualification.
Jammu, Jan 21 (IANS) An Indian Army NCO was killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan on the Line of Control at Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on Thursday, officials said.
London, Jan 21 (IANS) After the man coordinating Israel's Covid-19 response reportedly said that a single vaccine dose against the disease appeared less effective than expected and also lower than Pfizer had suggested, the country's health ministry said that fears about the effectiveness of the vaccine were "out of context and inaccurate."
Baghdad, Jan 21 (IANS) At least 21 people were killed and 53 others injured on Thursday in twin suicide bombings at a crowded market area in Baghdad, according to Iraqi officials.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Ninety-two countries have approached India for Covid-19 vaccines, bolstering New Delhis credentials as the vaccine hub of the world.
Baghdad, Jan 21 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured on Thursday in twin suicide bombings at a crowded market area in Baghdad, according to Iraqi officials.
Baghdad, Jan 21 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 10 others injured on Thursday in a suicide blast at a marketplace in Baghdad, an Iraqi Interior Ministry source confirmed.
Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) Sri Lanka's overall coronavirus caseload surpassed the 55,000 mark on Thursday after over 700 people tested positive for the disease, the Health Ministry announced.
Islamabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Four Pakistani soldiers were killed and five others injured in an IED blast in Balochistan province, intelligence sources said on Thursday.
Dharamsala, Jan 21 (IANS) The democratically elected leader of the Tibetan people, Lobsang Sangay on Thursday expressed hope that the new US administration under the leadership of President Joe Biden, will continue America's steadfast support for Tibet and the Tibetan people.
Jakarta, Jan 21 (IANS) The number of casualties due to the 6.2-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's West Sulawesi province has increased to to 91, the national disaster management agency said on Thursday.
