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Group Capt. Varun Singh was in hospital after last week's crash that killed top Indian general among others

Those missing are believed to have fled into hiding or drowned

UK reports 1st death due to new coronavirus strain, while Norway tightens measures

Scientists also suggested that Omicron is more infectious than previous variants of concern

Wang Wenbin describes China as friendly neighbour and sincere friend of Afghanistan

Country has a coastline of over 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) and three major ports, including Karachi

Data indicates it will retain robust antiviral activity against current variants of concern, company says

A total of 16 Muslim-majority countries led by Saudi Arabia presented nomination to the UN

2 doses of vaccine reduce hospitalisations due to Omicron by 70%, says research by South African health insurance

Riyadh says it is committed to Arab parameters for peace with Israel

'Settled issues' include positions on Iran’s nuclear deal, crises in Lebanon, Syria, Libya and Afghanistan

International community must work together to help Afghans facing dire situation, says Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey

The probe is the latest example of growing pressure on Christians under Modi-led Hindu nationalist govt

Reaction comes after Washington's announcement that nobody would be punished for deadly mishit

Muslims have been offering prayers on govt-owned land at 37 locations in the country

Barring delays from those hurdles, the project is meant to be finished by 2026

Lieutenant General Sami Said, called the strike tragic but "an honest mistake"

Quake caused no significant increase in sea levels

It is unclear whether Omicron is inherently more contagious than the globally dominant Delta variant, the WHO said

'Accusations by information minister regarding fundraising for PPP as envoy are new and ten years too late'

The infection was discovered in a traveller who arrived in the city from overseas

Afghani sagged to 130 against the dollar in Monday trade down from around 100 a week ago

The department had removed a link to an advocacy group's material from its website

Researchers analyse blood samples from participants who were given AstraZeneca, Pfizer doses

Gen Qamar also appreciates services and sacrifices of Sindh Rangers for maintaining law and order in province

The former minister was accused of ordering the separation of all asylum-seeking refugee couples

Deputy FM says Moscow would have to take the step if NATO refused to engage with it on preventing such an escalation

India reported its lowest tally of active Covid-19 cases in 18 months

Few individuals have had more influence than Musk on life on Earth, says editor-in-chief of magazine

Funds would help millions of the country's citizens that are in desperate need, says FM Amir Muttaqi

Russian news agencies report up to seven people were injured in the attack in the city of Serpukhov

Russian president, former KBG agent, says USSR’s disintegration remains a ‘tragedy’ for most citizens

Police have arrested hundreds of Indian internet users in recent years

Sudesh Kumar did it to avoid being tried for another alleged murder

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says new variant is spreading at a ‘phenomenal rate’

Israel's ambassador to Abu Dhabi said the issue of Iran was on the agenda for their talks

NATO will not expand further east or place its weapons close to Russian territory

Britain says that unless action is taken there could be a million people infected with Omicron

Last month the office was forced to close after equipment used for issuing biometric documents broke down

Top negotiator says European parties fail to come up with initiatives to resolve differences over sanctions

PCAA chief terms ICAO term’s audit positive; expects resumption of flights to Europe

The WHO says Omicron had spread to 63 countries as of December 9

Sri Lankan national was brutally murdered over blasphemy allegations in Sialkot earlier this month

Ali Bagheri Kani says good progress made in nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna

The nation braces for a potential surge in infections with colder weather, highly transmissible Omicron

Four Afghan brothers hauled their family's carpet loom out of storage in desperate hope of earning a living

UAE has recently mounted outreach to neighbouring Iran, sending a top official there last Monday.

Stella Moris says it happened in late October

Ukraine has accused Russia of massing tens of thousands of troops in preparation for a possible military offensive

It was not immediately known how long the personal Twitter handle of Modi was compromised