Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday (local time) accused Iran of sheltering al-Qaeda asserting that the middle eastern country has become a new "home base" for the terror outfit. He also confirmed that Al-Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Muhammad a
Tokyo [Japan], January 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Japan on Tuesday confirmed 4,539 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nation's cumulative total to 298,172 infections, not including those related to a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama last year.
Muscat [Oman], January 12 (ANI/Xinhua): The Omani health ministry on Tuesday announced 164 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 130,944, the official Oman News Agency reported.
Manchester [UK], January 12 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday confirmed that Sergio Aguero is still self-isolating and will miss the club's upcoming clash against Brighton.
Bangkok [Thailand], January 12 (ANI): Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Tuesday confirmed that Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy, who earlier tested positive for coronavirus, have been cleared to take part in the ongoing Thailand Open.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 12 (ANI): The first consignment of COVID-19 vaccines from Serum Institute of India arrived at Hyderabad airport on Tuesday, confirmed the airport's CEO Pradeep Panicker.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 12 (ANI): Uttarakhand on Tuesday confirmed bird flu as samples from Kotdwar and Dehradun have tested positive for the virus.
Sydney [Australia], January 12 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday confirmed that opening batsman Will Pucovski suffered a shoulder subluxation injury in the Sydney Test and his participation in the fourth and final Test against India hangs in the balance.
Sydney [Australia], January 12 (ANI): Seven Big Bash League (BBL) games have been relocated from Sydney and Melbourne as a result of state border closures and related impacts, Cricket Australia has confirmed.
Doha [Qatar], January 11 (ANI/Xinhua): The Qatari health ministry on Monday announced 203 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the Gulf state to 146,068, the official Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.