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Division bench presided over by Justice Aamer Farooq unveils the order

People aged 80 and over, care home workers, staff in the National Health Service (NHS) will be prioritised

The number of births in 2019 was down 5.8 percent to around 865,000 after a drop in the number of marriages

WWF calls the number 'deeply disturbing' for a species already in trouble

Under terms of Iran's 2015 deal it is only meant to enrich uranium with a less sophisticated variety of centrifuges

Islamabad likely to procure doses from more than one source, says top health official

Iran is a staunch supporter of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in civil war that ravaged the country since 2011

External Affairs Ministry cites 'scheduling issues' as an excuse for Jaishankar's unavailability

British pound tumbled on concerns that there would be no agreement covering annual trade worth nearly $1 trillion

Spokesman says Francis, who turns 84 next week, will visit the capital Baghdad, Ur

Official says leader is in good health and is busy vigorously carrying out his plan according to his routine

Blames Israel for the assassination of Fakhrizadeh, seen by West as mastermind of Iran's nuclear programme

Statement released by the author's family says his views caused ‘lasting and understandable hurt’

Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison without parole in August for killing 51 Muslim

The vaccine can be stored at two to eight degrees Celsius and distributed more easily in India

More than 281,000 Americans have died from the Covid-19 disease

Company says its coronavirus vaccine reached critical milestones in clinical trials in Asia and Latin America

Aftermath of the Arab Spring has allowed the Gulf to emerge as the Middle East's new centre of gravity

As protests flared across the Arab world, Western nations failed to seize the moment to support the cries for freedom

Will take the necessary to safeguard its sovereignty and security says Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson

It takes up to four years to grow an eight-foot pine

The rapid surge in tourism shows China’s consumer sector may be throwing off its virus-induced slumber

Crowd of demonstrators converged on the Indian embassy, while a few groups marched around the Trafalgar Square area

Protesters set farms on fire in defiance of antipollution laws as New Delhi’s air pollution worsens

Prince Turki al-Faisal reiterates strong support for the Palestinian cause in a fiery presentation

A newspaper column recently revealed many videos posted on the adult website depicted child abuse

The Indonesian government plans to receive another 1.8 million doses in early January

Final count shows 31 new lawmakers had been elected to the 50-seat assembly

The country has so far reported a total of 37,546 cases, with 545 deaths

It is estimated that Iran exports less than 300,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd)

UAE broke with decades of Arab policy when it agreed to forge ties with Israel in a move that angered Palestinians

Asks the cabinet to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new government is appointed

About eight potential vaccines currently in trial will be manufactured in India, including three indigenous vaccines

Vaccine only effective after 2 doses, volunteers have 50% chance of receiving vaccine or placebo, says developer

The former VP has been accused of handing classified information to foreign parties

Both sides hope they can secure a deal governing almost $1 trillion of trade a year

Queensland’s emergency services urged residents to evacuate late on Sunday afternoon

Judge says Trump's attorney had no standing to sue and the contested state had already certified the election

The monarch, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip are in line to get the jab early due to their age

Trump claims of widespread voter fraud have been rejected by state and federal officials across the country

Britain has been the hardest hit country in Europe by Covid-19, with over 60,000 deaths

Since Modi came into power the lynching of Muslims on any pretext has become a norm

Masks will remain mandatory at indoor venues and on public and ride-share transport

The Pfizer shot needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius or below

Rallies also took place in Marseille, Lyon, Lille and other French cities

Thousands of Indian farmers have demonstrated against the laws, by camping on outskirts of the capital New Delhi

Haryana home minister urges those who had come in close contact with him to get themselves tested

The 'hug bubble' allows care home residents to hold hands and embrace visiting relatives

Photo shows limb being used to down drinks in a special forces bar in Afghanistan

Around 300 candidates, including 29 women, are vying for 50 seats in Gulf’s oldest assembly with legislative powers