Klopp backs Salah after positive tests following brother’s wedding

LONDON: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp refused to blame Mohamed Salah after the forward contracted COVID–19having attended his brother’s wedding in Egypt, although the German said he would personally avoid social engagements. Videos emerged of Salah dancing...

Spotlight on Flick as Bayern prepare to defend league lead

BERLIN: Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick has been the talk of the town this week, even though the German champions have not played a game in 10 days. Spain’s 6-0 demolition of Germany in the Nations League...

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 56.54 million, death toll at 1,354,227

LONDON: More than 56.54 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,354,227​ have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries...

Europe’s COVID-19 cases surpass 15 million mark

LONDON: The number of coronavirus cases in Europe surpassed the 15 million mark on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region sees a surge in infections with the onset of winter, reporting...

Mental health break put Maxwell in good shape to cope with pandemic

MELBOURNE: Glenn Maxwell’s break from cricket a year ago to deal with mental health issues proved timely in helping him build the tools to handle the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australia batsman said on...

Nepal COVID-19 Update: 1945 new cases, 5364 recoveries and 22 fatalities recorded on Friday

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Health Ministry, in its regular press briefing, shared the latest updates on coronavirus contagion from across the country, and government’s response to the health crisis. READ ALSO: Kathmandu Valley records 1107 new Covid-19 cases...

Chhath celebration amid coronavirus pandemic in Parsa

BIRGUNJ: Hindu devotee women and revellers were seen gathering at Ghadiarba Pond and at Ranighat, the bank of Sirsiya River, to offer prayers to the Sun God during Chhath festival amid coronavirus pandemic in...

Govt decides to provide concessional commercial loan to entrepreneurs

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to bring the scheme of concessional commercial loan in order to revive businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The concessional commercial loan would be provided to the small and cottage...