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We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. We’ve seen hints of this for a while. Case numbers and indicators of severe disease began rising in Victoria in August. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia. Now we see evidence of this new wave via wastewater surveillance for traces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. We also see rises in COVID-related hospital admissions and antiviral prescriptions. Compared to past waves, this one has built up slowly and over a longer period. Here’s what we know about this new wave and what to

Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will go on after lawyers seek early verdict ending case

NEW YORK (AP): Donald Trump’s lawyers were thwarted Thursday in their longshot bid to immediately end the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president’s real estate empire. Judge Arthur Engoron didn’t rule on the request, but indicated the trial will go on as scheduled Monday with Donald Trump Jr. returning to the stand as the first defense witness. Trump’s lawyers had asked Engoron to cut the trial short and issue a verdict clearing Trump, his company and top executives including Trump Jr. of wrongdoing. They made the request halfway through the trial of New York Attorney General

How India’s Hindu nationalist BJP seeks Muslim vote in 2024 election? Expert Q&A

How India’s Hindu nationalist BJP seeks Muslim vote in 2024 election? Expert Q&A

New Delhi, Nov 10 (Reuters): Nafis Ansari, a school principal who is Muslim, was enlisted this year by the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a “Modi Mitr”, or friend of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resident of the central state of Madhya Pradesh promotes the party to neighbours and relatives at events such as weddings and tea sessions at friends’ homes. He speaks about how the BJP’s welfare policies benefit all communities, and talks up India’s status as a rising global power under Modi. Ansari is one of more than 25,000 Muslims who is volunteering to

How BJP seeks Muslim vote in 2024 election

NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Nafis Ansari, a school principal who is Muslim, was enlisted this year by the ruling BJP as a “Modi Mitr”, or friend of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resident of the central state of Madhya Pradesh promotes the party to neighbours and relatives at events such as weddings and tea sessions at friends’ homes. He speaks about how the BJP’s welfare policies benefit all communities, and talks up India’s status as a rising global power under Modi. Ansari is one of more than 25,000 Muslims who is volunteering to help Modi win a

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