Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON: United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine live on television and urged Americans to get vaccinated for the virus. A mask-wearing Harris received the first of her two shots at United
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially joins TikTok
DUBAI: Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has officially joined TikTok, a popular video-sharing platform. The vice president of the United Arab Emirates officially announced joining TikTok on Twitter, “I officially
US vice president gets COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON: United States Vice President Mike Pence received a COVID-19 vaccine shot live on television in a public display designed to boost national confidence in the drug. “Building confidence in the vaccine is what brings us here this morning,” Mike
EFP organize sports awareness seminar for workers
SIALKOT: Employer’s Federation of Pakistan (EFP) in collaboration with the International Organization of Labour and Pakistan Olympic Association organized a seminar to create awareness of sports among youth in Sialkot. Chief Executive Officer Forward Group of Companies, Khawaja Masood Ahmed
Afghan VP Saleh escapes unharmed in Kabul bomb attack
KABUL: Afghan First Vice President Amrullah Saleh escaped unharmed after a roadside bomb in Kabul targeted his convoy on Wednesday morning. Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian told a news agency that two people had been killed and another twelve
Biden picks Kamala Harris as presidential running mate
WASHINGTON: United States presidential candidate Joe Biden named Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, marking a historic first for American women of colour. Biden’s announcement has ended a months-long search for a partner to challenge President Donald Trump in
US Vice President flouts hospital’s mask policy during visit
WASHINGTON: US Vice President Mike Pence did not wear a face mask during a visit to the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday, violating the renowned medical center’s policy despite his team being warned in advance. A video on US media shows
Mahmood Moulvi appointed PTI Senior Vice President in Sindh
KARACHI: Advisor of Maritime Affairs Mr Mahmood Moulvi has been appointed as Senior Vice President of the executive committee of the Western Sindh region of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. According to a notification by PTI chief organiser Saifullah Khan Nyazee, Mr Mahmood
Iran’s VP for women, family affairs diagnosed with coronavirus
TEHRAN: Iranian Vice President on family and women’s matters, Masoumeh Ebtekar, has become infected with the coronavirus, state news reported. Ebtekhar, who advises President Hassan Rouhani on family and women’s matters, has placed under quarantine. She has become the Islamic