Hong Kong could stay COVID hermit until 2024, business body warns
By Michelle Fay Cortez and Iain MarlowBloomberg Published On 26 Jan 202226 Jan 2022 Hong Kong’s zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 could
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Two new cases of Omicron sub-variant confirmed in California
Santa Clara health officials on Tuesday confirmed two cases of the Omicron sub-variant BA.2, taking the total confirmed cases in
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US approves major arms sale to Egypt despite rights concerns
The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a massive $2.5 billion arms sale to Egypt despite ongoing concerns over human rights.
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As Chinese shun parenthood, firms dangle bonuses, loans and leave
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Game over for India’s booming online gaming Industry?
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US Navy working to recover F35 from South China Sea
Multimillion-dollar fighter plane fell into the disputed waters after a landing accident on Monday in which seven sailors were hurt.
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Alabama lawmakers review options after district map blocked
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Federal prosecutors investigating fake elector schemes designed to help Trump cling to power
Federal prosecutors are investigating fake 2020 Electoral College certificates that declared Donald Trump the winner of states he lost. The
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Three members of Biden’s negotiating team on Iran nuclear deal leave after urging tougher approach, reports say
A top aide to the US special representative to Iran departed the team conducting discussions with representatives of Iran’s government
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A monkey, a big-headed frog and a knobbly newt – more than 220 new species discovered in wildlife ‘hotspot’
A monkey, a big-headed frog, and a knobbly newt are among 224 new species that have been discovered in a
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Race begins to recover $100m F-35 stealth technology from the bottom of South China Sea
The US Navy has begun “making arrangements” to recover the wreckage of an F-35C Lightning II jet fighter that slammed
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No Trump endorsement? Senate hopeful enlists other GOP stars
With former President Donald Trump holding off on making a new endorsement in Pennsylvania’s closely watched Republican primary for U.S.
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Aboriginal Tent Embassy: 50 years of Indigenous protest
It has stood for 50 years, one of the longest ongoing protests for Indigenous rights on the planet. Yet the
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Biden’s big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin
President Joe Biden’s effort to rally support, both at home and abroad, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Ukraine news – live: Putin warned of ‘enormous consequences’ as Biden says Russian invasion would change world
Biden says he will personally sanction Putin if Russia invades Ukraine Joe Biden has said there would be “enormous consequences”
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Journalists across Mexico protest killings of 3 this year
Demonstrations were held Tuesday in at least eight cities across Mexico to protest the killings of three journalists in the
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Fears grow for 850 children trapped inside seized Syria prison
Fears are growing for hundreds of children trapped inside a prison in Syria that has been seized by Islamic State
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Youngkin pick Wheeler defends EPA record, criticizes media
Former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler defended his record Tuesday as he made an initial public appearance before
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Nancy Pelosi to run for 18th term at 81 with vow to protect voting rights: ‘Nothing less is at stake for our democracy’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced her intention to run for re-election, extending a career in the House of Representatives
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