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Israel’s COVID-19 patients in serious condition drop to below 100

The number of COVID-19 patients in serious condition in Israel has dropped below 100 for the first time since July 25, the Ministry of Health said Thursday (Dec. 9).

Pakistan detects 1st case of Omicron variant

Pakistan has confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus in its southern Sindh province, said an official on Thursday (Dec. 9).

7 UN peacekeepers killed, 3 injured in Mali explosion

Seven peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were killed and three others were seriously injured following an explosion in central Mali, MINUSMA announced on Wednesday on its Twitter account.

Britain announces stronger measures to curb spread of Omicron variant

Britain will move to "Plan B" restrictions to combat the rapid spread of the Omicron variant this winter, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday.

Iranian official slams new US sanctions amid nuclear talks

An Iranian official on Tuesday night slammed sanctions freshly imposed by the United States on Iranian governmental agencies and officials.

Helicopter carrying India’s chief of defense staff crashes in Tamil Nadu

A helicopter carrying India's Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and other officials crashed Wednesday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, officials said.

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