Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Roundup: Omicron cases above 60 in India as daily COVID-19 infections fall steadily

Omicron cases

NEW DELHI, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — Cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been gradually rising in India though the daily number of coronavirus infections has been on the decline in the country over the past few days. On Tuesday, 5,784 new cases were registered across India, the lowest daily tally in 571 days. … Read more

India extends international flight ban till end of July

International flight

DUBAI: The Indian authorities have extended the ban on international passenger flights to the country till the end of July, a government announcement said on Wednesday. India had banned international flights to land at its airports in June 2020; however, cargo flights and a limited number of approved flights are exempted from the ban. India’s … Read more

The State of Kuwait Allows Stranded Expat Students to Take In-Person Exams

Kuwait Allows Stranded Expat Students to Take In-Person Exams

The State of Kuwait has allowed the stranded students, living in other countries, to return to the country and appear for the in-person exams. The decision only applies to the students who are in grade 12 and are required to appear in their second round of exams. The Ministry of Education is working with the … Read more