Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko on Friday said a test system for detecting the coronavirus variant discovered in the UK will soon be available for medical institutions, the TASS news agency reported.
Russia has suspended flights to and from Britain until February 1. The ban has been in place since December 22.
Saudi Crown Prince meets Iran foreign minister in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi discussed developments in the region at a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, the Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a "dangerous Category 3" storm near Siesta Key, on Florida's central west coast on Thursday (EDT), the National Hurricane Center said.
Israel carries out airstrikes on sites in Syria
Israel carried out airstrikes targeting an industrial site in the Syrian city of Homs and a military site in the countryside near the city of Hama leaving only "some material damage," Syrian state TV said early on Thursday.
Turkish plane makes emergency landing after pilot dies
A Turkish Airlines flight headed to Istanbul from Seattle made an emergency landing in New York on Wednesday, after the captain died on board.
Ratan Tata of India's Tata conglomerate dies at 86
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, has died at the age of 86.
