Prince William, Harry unveil Princess Diana’s statue

London: Princes William and Harry on Thursday came together to unveil a new statue in memory of their late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday, saying they remember her love, strength and character — the qualities that made her a “force for good” around the world. PTI

Cats, dogs can catch Covid from owners, says study

London: Covid-19 is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study. In the yet-to-be published study, researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands studied pet dogs and cats of people who had tested positive for Covid. PTI

Japan, Philippines to hold first joint air force exercise

MANILA: The air forces of Japan and the Philippines will hold their first-ever joint exercises next week, Japan’s embassy in Manila said on Thursday, in a further sign of deepening defence ties between the two countries. Reuters