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The United States yesterday recorded the highest daily toll of Covid death since April. As per the findings of the Johns Hopkins University tally, within a span of 24 hours, there were more than 3000 Covid deaths. US authorities had…

DUBLIN: Those who purchase goods from the UK after January 1 will have to pay VAT and customs duties. While this is adverse to customers, it is expected that the government's tax revenue will increase significantly. Revenue explained…

MOSCOW: Health experts warn that recipients of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine should not drink alcohol for two months. Health observer Anna Popova said people should stop drinking alcohol at least two weeks before taking the first of two…

DUBLIN: The introduction of universal chargers for phones and electronic devices in throughout the European Union is being considered. Universal chargers are expected to be launched as early as 2021. There are currently no laws in place to…

Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland along with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media, are joining together for a special initiative to support the exhibition sector during this time of crisis. Screen IrelandFís…

DUBLIN: The government has decided to allow three weeks' extra paid leave for ‘new’ parents in Ireland. This benefit is available to parents of children born after November 1, 2019. This replaces the two weeks that were previously…

Washington: Lloyd Austin, 67, of African American descent, has been elected Secretary of Defense by President-elect Joe Biden, according to U.S. media reports. The decision will be officially announced on Friday. Biden announced Monday…

China and Nepal end dispute over the height of Mount Everest. The two countries jointly announced the height of Everest. According to the latest figures, the height of Mount Everest announced by both countries is 8848.86 meters. This…

From next month onwards, the streaming giant, Netflix is planning to raise its prices for many Irish customers who are not availing of its basic subscription. Netflix is planning to hike its prices for its standard and premium…

New York: According to a UN study, one of the long-term consequences of the Covid epidemic is a rising world number of hungry people. A new study by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) estimates that more than 200 million…