Canada's COVID-19 cases surpass 2.8 mln

Jan 18,2022
Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, CTV reported.
At least 12 killed in Afghan earthquake, says official
Jan 18
At least 12 people were killed and many others injured after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Afghanistan's western province of Badghis on Monday, a local official said.
Australia sees deadliest day amid new wave of COVID-19 spread
Jan 18
Australia recorded its highest ever number of COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, as the outbreak continued to push up the hospitalization rates to record levels.
Israel registers 27,167 new COVID-19 cases, 1,785,551 in total
Jan 17
The Israeli health ministry announced 27,167 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, raising the country's total number of infections to 1,785,551.
27 years since major earthquake in western Japan
Jan 17
Monday marks 27 years since a devastating earthquake struck western Japan, claiming thousands of lives.
S.Korea reports 3,859 more COVID-19 cases
Jan 17
South Korea reported 3,859 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 696,032.
Palestine reports 700 Omicron cases
Jan 17
A total of 700 Omicron infections has been reported in the Palestinian territories in less than two months, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.