Despite the intense heat in the afternoon, 20,000 fans turned up to witness the first India-Pakistan clash in women's cricket in the UAE
cricket44 minutes ago
Japan has approved the Covid-19 pill developed by US pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. for use beginning next week, the Japanese health minister said Friday.
Health Minister Shigeyuki Goto told reporters that a ministry drug panel authorized Merck’s molnupiravir under a fast-track process and the drug will be shipped to hospitals and pharmacies beginning next week.
ALSO READ:
It’s one of two medications for treating Covid-19 that Japan has secured. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country is procuring 1.6 million doses from Merck.
Japan has also arranged for a shipment of 2 million doses of a Covid-19 pill made by Pfizer that hasn’t yet received approval for use in the country.
Until recently, Japan largely kept out coronavirus infections involving the new omicron variant by enforcing stringent border controls. The first known locally transmitted cases were reported in Osaka on Wednesday.
More cases were reported Friday in Osaka and neighbouring Kyoto, while Tokyo reported its first community-acquired omicron case.
Despite the intense heat in the afternoon, 20,000 fans turned up to witness the first India-Pakistan clash in women's cricket in the UAE
cricket44 minutes ago
Both sides went into the Round 3 game with an unbeaten 2-0 record, and it was Mega MIS who maintained their flawless start to the season
sports49 minutes ago
A study finds that that seven out of 10 Tunisians aged between 18 and 29 wish to emigrate
mena55 minutes ago
French PM Barnier says the tragedy highlights the need to fight relentlessly against the networks of traffickers
europe1 hour ago
The resignation comes after the media reported tensions at the top of the government between Gray and several political advisers, and revealed that her salary was higher than Starmer's
world1 hour ago
The leader was received by the Jordanian King, Crown Prince of Jordan, and a number of senior officials
uae1 hour ago
Army personnel, using boats and helicopters, have joined rescue efforts, delivering emergency supplies and evacuating those trapped
asia1 hour ago
UK PM cautions that 'a better future will not be won by traumatising, orphaning and displacing another generation'
europe1 hour ago