Omicron to soon replace Delta as dominant global variant: Experts

Experts in Singapore, which is seeing a surge in Omicron cases, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks as the dominant......

US reports record 3,157 Covid deaths, over 1 lakh hospitalisations in one day

The United States reported a record 3,157 COVID-19 deaths and 100,226 hospitalisations on Wednesday, as a top health official warned of a bleak winter ahead as the country continues to see......

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

A British fighter jet was on Tuesday scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways plane carrying 282 people to Manchester airport after reports of a possible device on the aircraft emerged, as police......

US airports on alert for Pakistanis with rope burn

Airports in the United States are on alert for Pakistanis with "rope burns, unusual bruises or scars" that could have been received at terrorist camps run by Islamic extremists.Inspectors at six of......

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

IMAGE: A general view as fans are evacuated from the ground prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Photograph: Alex Morton/Getty......

World Championships PHOTOS: Carter earns shock 400m hurdles win from outside lane

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London IMAGE: Kori Carter of the US beat the competition to a gold medal in the women’s 400 metres hurdles final......