Usaid Siddiqui

Uganda’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni facing challenge from singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine as he seeks sixth term.

Britain has the highest death toll in Europe with nearly 85,000 deaths and over 3.2 million infections reported to date.

Announcement by Kuwait, on eve of the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, could pave the way towards resolving GCC crisis.

Julian Assange faces up to 175 years in US jail over espionage and hacking charges, as activists ‘expect the worst’.

China reports first case of UK COVID variant; Turkey set to begin 4-day lockdown; India clampdowns on New Year events.

Country reports more than 3,900 deaths amid escalating pandemic, as British variant found in California patient.

Inoculation in some German cities delayed; mass EU vaccine campaign begins; global infections cross 80 million.

Germany, the Netherlands and Kuwait among nations that announce halting of flights to and from the UK.

Three-quarter infections occurring in Americas; India to reach 10 million cases; ex-Burundi president dies due to virus.

Italy urged to ‘lock down’ to avoid ‘national tragedy’; Turkey reports record daily deaths.