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US could be under right-wing dictator by 2030: Canadian Prof
"We mustn't dismiss these possibilities just because they seem ludicrous or too horrible to imagine," Thomas Homer-Dixon, founding director of the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University in British Columbia, wrote in the Globe and Mail.
Hospitalisation figures may better reflect Omicron severity: Fauci
Anthony Fauci has joined a growing body of experts who argue that case counts 'don't reflect what they used to', as data suggests Omicron is less severe but more contagious, the Guardian reported.
Pak concerned as Taliban soldiers tried to remove fencing along border
The Afghan Taliban leadership was told that Pakistan was observing "maximum restraint" to avoid any escalation in tensions. Nevertheless, Pakistan is expected to issue a formal statement on the issue within 24 hours, The Express TRibune reported citing informed sources as saying.
Israel approves 4th jab to people over 60, medical staff
Israel's Pandemic Response Committee had already issued a recommendation to proceed with the new booster shot on December 21, and was, last week, authorised for immunosuppressed patients and residents of retirement homes, the Jerusalem Post reported.
N.Korea unresponsive to Seoul's message about weekend border-crossing
On Sunday, South Korea sent the message through a western military communication line "in light of protecting our citizen", though it has yet to verify details about the person who crossed the heavily fortified border on Saturday night, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Moon pledges to pursue 'irreversible path to peace' with N.Korea until term end
In his final New Year's address as President, Moon admitted Seoul still has a long way to go to improve inter-Korean relations, despite many achievements during his five-year term that started in 2017, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok resigns amid protests
In a televised address, Hamdok said a new agreement was needed for Sudan's transition to democracy, the BBC reported on Sunday. "I decided to give back the responsibility and announce my resignation as prime minister, and give a chance to another man or woman of this noble country to... help it pass through what's left of the transitional period to a civilian democratic country," he said.
Long Covid still a risk with Omicron despite mild illness: Fauci
Data emerging from studies in South Africa, the US and the UK, has shown that Omicron causes mild illness, as well as causes lower hospitalisation rates. However, it is still too early to affirm how severe omicron is.
China claims to have beaten US to develop next gen heat seeking hypersonic missiles
The development, which is likely to add intensity to the ongoing arms race between China, the US and Russia, comes after Beijing denied testing a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August. The projectile, which circled the planet, sparked concerns among officials in the US, but China insisted the missile launch was for a spacecraft.
Boosters raise vax effectiveness against Omicron by 88%: UK studies
The studies, led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), found a substantial reduction in risk of hospitalisation for Omicron cases after three doses of vaccine compared to those who are unvaccinated. The first study showed that the risk of hospitalisation is 81 per cent lower after three doses compared to unvaccinated Omicron cases.
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