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Covid-19 vaccine on trial in UAE found safe in early stages: Study

Results of BBIBP-CorV vaccine currently underway in UAE will provide information whether it is safe and efficacious.

Fujifilm seeks approval for Avigan as Covid-19 treatment

Japan has already approved Avigan as an emergency flu medicine.

Bangkok shuts down transit systems as protesters persist

Thailand's capital braces for a fourth straight day of anti-government protests

Bangladesh all set to overtake India in terms of per capita GDP

Indo-Bangla 'GDP war' ruffles a few feathers .

WHO in dialogue with Russia on its second Covid-19 vaccine candidate

'We will only be able to have a position on a vaccine when we see results of the phase 3 clinical trials'

Dubai orders airlines to pay for stranded tourists' repatriation

A majority of stranded passengers, recently, were from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

New Zealand's Ardern and Collins make final pleas to voters

Prime Minister Ardern's decisive response to Covid-19 crisis leaves her well-placed for Saturday's vote

US envoy Khalilzad urges Taleban to remain committed to peace deal

'This means reduced numbers of operations. At present too many Afghans are dying'

Hong Kong budget carrier joins 'flights to nowhere' trend

The inaugural journey was filled with media and influencers, sparking criticism from environmentalists

Malaysia's Anwar faces police probe over bid to become PM

Police to quiz the opposition leader over his claim that he has majority in Parliament to form new government