Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 55.3 million, death toll at 1,332,354

LONDON: More than 55.3 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,332,354​ have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries...

England all-rounder Moeen Ali still yearns for test cricket

CAPE TOWN: Moeen Ali still wants to play test cricket for England after conceding he had lost the hunger for the five-day game, but is desperate to feature in The Ashes against Australia next year. The spinning...

Nepal COVID-19 Update: 1442 new cases, 3538 recoveries and 12 fatalities recorded on Wednesday

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 reports 1,038 fresh Covid-19 cases...

Kathmandu valley reports 1,038 fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday

KATHMANDU: A total of 1,038 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported in the three districts of Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday. Of the total infections, 403 are females and 635 are males. In the last 24...

12 more fatalities registered today, Covid-19 death-toll hits 1,259

KATHMANDU: Twelve more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours with which Nepal’s Covid-19 death-tally has now advanced to 1,259. 1,442 fresh coronavirus cases as reported today took the nationwide coronavirus case count to...

1,442 new cases recorded on Wednesday; Nepal’s Covid-19 tally advances to 212,917

KATHMANDU: Nepal on Wednesday reported 1,442 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 212,917. Of the total new cases, 534 are females and 908...

One killed, another injured in Mahottari road accident

JALESHWAR: A motorcyclist died and the pillion rider sustained injuries when a tanker knocked them on the road along the East-West Highway in Bardibas of Mahottari district today morning. The deceased has been identified as...

Warning of famine, UN releases $100M to seven countries

NAIROBI, KENYA: The United Nations humanitarian office is releasing $100 million in emergency funding to seven countries at risk of famine in Africa and the Middle East amid conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, while...