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Suva, June 25 : Fiji recorded 308 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, setting a new record for daily infections, according to the Ministry of Health.Fijian Permanent Secretary for Health James Fong said that a 63-year-old who was positive for…

Yangon, June 25 : Myanmar reported 787 new Covid-19 positive cases, bringing the tally to 150,714 on Thursday, the Health and Sports Ministry said.The death toll rose to 3,275 after six new deaths from the coronavirus epidemic were reported in the pa…

Washington, June 24 : Covid-19 pandemic decreased life expectancy in the US by 1.87 years, between 2018 and 2020, a drop not seen since World War II, according to new research.The numbers are even worse for people of colour.On average, whereas life e…

Sydney, June 24 : Working for organisations that fail to prioritise employees’ mental health can increase the risk of being diagnosed with depression by threefold, finds a study.And while working long hours is a risk factor for dying from cardiovascu…

Sydney, June 24 : During the Covid-19 pandemic, cloth face masks became a way to help protect from the virus.For some people, they became a fashion statement, with many fabric choices available. But just how effective are they, especially in blocking…

New Delhi, June 24: Pakistan has given fishing rights to China in the Arabian Sea near Gwadar port in Balochistan.Now, the sea on the Baloch coastline is dotted with hundreds of Chinese fishing boats.Pakistan has given licenses to the Chinese trawlers …

New Delhi, June 24: Pakistan appears to be returning to its default position — of establishing ‘close and intimate’ ties with its estranged ally, the United States.The fruits of a rekindled romance are already dangling before its eyes; a financial bon…

Washington, June 24 : The US National Institutes of Health has deleted gene sequences of early Covid-19 cases from a key scientific database at the request of Chinese researchers, claimed a Seattle-based virologist.Jesse Bloom, a virologist at the Fr…

New York, June 24 : While eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, starting the day with a concentrated amount of chocolate may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels, finds a study.Researchers from the…

Los Angeles, June 24 : Bassist and vocalist of the rock band Blink-182, Mark Hoppus, has shared that he is diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.The musician made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday, saying: “For the past three month…