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AstraZeneca pulls back covid vaccine globally amid reports of side effects, cites commercial reasons

The UK-based pharma giant said that the decision is based purely on commercial reasons due to a “surplus of available updated vaccines” for COVID-19.

China successfully launches probe mission to get moon's far side samples, Pakistani satellite also aboard

Chang'e-6 is expected to land in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the moon, which perpetually faces away from the Earth, after which it will retrieve and return samples.

Rains return to UAE: Schools shut, several flights cancelled

The fresh spell forced the closure of schools and many offices across the country with cancellation of as many as 13 flights. Five were diverted from Dubai International Airport.

Visuals from the spot (Photo:Reuters)

Colombia Plans to Cut Diplomatic Ties with Israel, Citing Accusations of Genocide

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announces plans to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, a move that has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and experts who warn of potential genocide.

Gangster Goldy Brar not the one killed in California shootout, says US police

Two men were reportedly shot in Fairmont and Holt Avenue in Fresno, California on Wednesday after a fight. One of them later died in the hospital, said the US police.

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang erupts second time in a week; 12,000 people evacuated

The 725-metre (2,378-foot) volcano in North Sulawesi province is about 95 kilometers (59 miles) northeast of Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, the provincial capital

Chinese marine research ship returns to Maldives waters: Report

The ship had earlier docked on February 23 at the same Thilafushi port, about 7.5 km to the west of Male.