State TV: Recalled Iran ambassador to Yemen dies of COVID-19

Iran is reporting that its top diplomat to Yemen has died after reportedly contracting the coronavirus

Report: Iran announces 1st case of omicron variant

State TV reports that Iran has detected its first case of infection by the omicron variant of the coronavirus

UN launches coronavirus vaccination of migrants in Yemen

The U.N. migration agency says it has launched a coronavirus vaccination campaign for stranded migrants in war-torn Yemen

Pop superstar Alicia Keys unveils new album 'Keys' in Dubai

Pop superstar Alicia Keys has debuted her new album live in front of a packed crowd at the world’s fair in Dubai — a lively performance full of soaring vocals and piano solos

In major change, UAE workweek to be Monday through Friday

The United Arab Emirates says that it is changing its official workweek to Monday to Friday, a change that will start next month

India confirms omicron variant cases, says get the shot now

India has confirmed its first two cases of the omicron coronavirus variant

Pakistan World AIDS Day

APTOPIX Virus Outbreak India

Virus Outbreak Nepal

Modi vows to repeal India farm laws after prolonged protests

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his government will withdraw the controversial agriculture laws that prompted yearlong protests from tens of thousands of farmers and posed a significant political challenge to his administration