Govt urging people to prepare for dual coronavirus, flu wave
With restrictions on activities eased, there are concerns about a simultaneous outbreak of influenza and Covid-19.
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How to make a 3D avatar on Facebook and Instagram
These avatars, meant to look similar to the user, can currently be used in Facebook, Messenger, and as Instagram stickers.
Women soccer referees take the field at men’s biggest tournament
France’s Frappart, Japan's Yoshimi and Rwanda's Mukansanga are the first women selected as referees for soccer's biggest tournament.
Measles now an imminent global threat due to Covid-19 pandemic, say WHO, CDC
A record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021 due to hurdles created by the Covid-19 pandemic, the report said.
FIFA: 2.95 million World Cup tickets sold
Revenues are more than $1 billion higher than predicted four years ago.
FIFA World Cup’s greatest upsets
Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history on Tuesday, stunning South American giants Argentina in a 2-1 group stage victory in Doha.
Updated Covid-19 vaccines offer better protection than originals: US study
However, authors of the study warned that the conclusion may not be generalisable to future variants, as dominant variants may keep changing.
How online violence is shaping our lives
It is important that we use gender-informed approaches to better deal with online abuse, which has become more common than ever, the author writes.
COP27 seals climate deal, but no tough action to phase out fossil fuels
An initial four-year work programme has been launched to encourage all nations to cut emissions through various measures.
G-20 Summit concludes with joint declaration despite rift over Ukraine war
The G-20 Leaders' Declaration was adopted after days of wrangling over the most contentious paragraph regarding the war in Ukraine.