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World 'dangerously unprepared' for next crisis: Red Cross
All countries remain "dangerously unprepared" for the next pandemic, the Red Cross warned on Monday,...
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Companies, employees adapt to new normal of hybrid work
Working from home might have been the norm at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Three years into COVID, are we ready for the next pandemic?
Three years after the first COVID case was identified in China, preparations to stave off...
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Study explains surprise surge in methane during pandemic lockdown
A mysterious surge in planet-heating atmospheric methane in 2020 despite COVID lockdowns that reduced many...
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Pandemic treaty plans thrashed out at WHO
Negotiators are meeting in Geneva this week to thrash out a pandemic treaty aimed at...
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Cholera: killer of the poor
Cholera, which has made a comeback in Haiti three years after a devastating outbreak, is...
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WHO reports increase in TB deaths during pandemic
The number of people who fell ill and died with tuberculosis increased during the coronavirus...
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Smiles all round at Dubai school as UAE's Covid mask rules are eased
Staff and pupils have spoken of their joy as a long-standing mask mandate was lifted...
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Misinformation abounds about monkeypox
The recent emergence of hundreds of cases of monkeypox worldwide has already triggered a flood...
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End of COVID may bring major turbulence for U.S. health care
When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a...
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How will COVID end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement...
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Two years into the pandemic, is the end in sight?
Two years after the official start of the pandemic, some countries are now trying to...
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Bali travel guide: what you need to know as the island lifts quarantine requirements
From its inherent spirituality to its rich biodiversity, dramatic volcanoes, hillside temples and unspoilt beaches,...
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Australia starts 2022 with record COVID-19 cases
Australia started 2022 with a record number of new COVID-19 cases as an outbreak centred...
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UN says aid needs will surge in 2022 amid pandemic, conflict
The UN warned on Thursday (Dec 2) that the need for humanitarian aid was skyrocketing...
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The Debt Panel: 'I borrowed money to help family and now can't afford to pay the loan'
I took out a Dh50,000 personal loan last year to help my family back home...
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WHO calls for treaty to shield against next pandemic
The world must study the wreckage of COVID-19 and say "never again" by striking a...
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U.S. shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
The last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for...
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Pandemic to cost global tourism $2 trillion in 2021: U.N.
The coronavirus pandemic will cost the global tourism sector $2.0 trillion in lost revenue in...
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Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good
Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to...
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Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season?
Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season?It depends. It can be safe if...
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German hospitals sound alarm in pandemic surge
With intensive care beds filling up and health staff running short, a hospital in Bavaria's...
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What CrossFit training can teach you about your business
I’ve always dedicated time to sports, whether it is horse riding or swimming. A few...
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Steady need for new planes despite pandemic: Airbus
The pandemic will have no long-term impact on the need for new aircraft, according to...
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Bangor Mall hosts craft fair next two weekends
The Bangor Mall will offer you chance to get a jump start on your Christmas...