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Pre-war cars sell for roaring numbers at 2021's first major auction

Together the two auction houses that sold during the annual car show off the coast of Florida amassed sales of $61.3 million

Explained: Why Tokyo Olympics will be like no other amid Covid-19

Covid-19 is still spreading but the games appear to be going ahead, in what would be the biggest world event of the pandemic era

Cyclone Yaas weakens after pounding Odisha, West Bengal; 2 mn evacuated

The storm impacted several flights in the affected states as airports in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Durgapur remained shut. Ports and refineries were also on alert

Covid long-haulers baffle doctors with symptoms going on and on

No consensus has emerged on long-haul diagnosis, therapies

Assad eyes return to Arab fold as Syrians vote to give him seventh term

Syria's civil war erupted when the Arab Spring protests of 2011 were met with repression, morphing into armed rebellion and chaos.

Offices transform with movable walls, touchless elevators as workers return

Firms are experimenting with working arrangements and space in offices that are Covid-safe and attractive.

Centre may need to borrow Rs 1.6 trn more to pay states for revenue loss

The government is expected to muster only Rs 1.1 trillion as it borrows more for a second year straight.

Japan's ambitious Olympics plans marred by 'cascade of calamities'

While polls show a majority of Japan's citizens want the Olympics postponed or canceled so far there's no indication Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga that the games will be called off.

Burnout, depression soars among Indian healthcare workers in Covid crisis

The number of doctors for every 10,000 people in India has fallen to around nine in 2019 from 12 in 1991, according to data on World Health Organization's website.

Excessive antibiotics use in Covid-19 cases adds 'fuel to fire' in India

Doctors battling to save lives amid a dearth of effective treatments are turning to the medicines they have on hand.

BlackRock joins funds betting on rebound of Indian assets amid pandemic

Portfolio managers attempt to navigate India's pandemic by focusing on the nation's long-term growth prospects.

Global supply of chips in danger unless Taiwan gets vaccinated

Taiwan's dominance for cutting-edge chips is under attack as governments from the U.S. to Europe and Japan, alerted to the strategic nature of the semiconductor supply chain, seek to spur production.

Japan ponders a zero-spectator Olympics amid public backlash against event

Barring domestic fans would be a significant financial blow as it will dampen consumption and spending by sponsors who are counting on most ticket holders being allowed to attend.

Belarus fakes bomb threat, diverts flight to get journo in 'Soviet manner'

Raman Pratasevich is a critic of president Alexander Lukashenko and had covered protests last year against the strongman's brutal suppression.

Super-sniffing dogs could shorten Covid testing lines in airports: Study

Two dogs could accurately scan 300 plane passengers in about half an hour as part of a screening strategy, scientists found.

Global rebound euphoria tests central bankers' nerves on economic risk

Central banks bear some responsibility for financial-market fervor after huge doses of stimulus and liquidity injections to keep economies afloat

US says it's ramping up research on Covid variant first found in India

The B.1.617 variant that has devastated India was first detected in the US between late February and late March.

Glaxo gets ready for next pandemic after hiccups in Covid vaccine

Pharma giant is talking with the UK and other governments about building facilities to bring vaccine development onshore before the next crisis.

Covid-19 vaccines are all highly protective against death, study shows

Efficacy against Covid-linked disease averaged about 85% after a full course, say University of Florida researchers.

Bitcoin rises after Musk supports crypto in battle against fiat currencies

Bitcoin rose after Musk's post to trade at around $38,150 as of 12:27 p.m. London time