Xi leadership keen to alleviate residents’ discontent ahead of party congress
It appears easing Shanghai’s lockdown restrictions was a calculated decision, cognizant of the political schedule leading up to the party congress.
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Next Covid-19 wave could hit S’pore in July or August: Health minister
However, the country can be "quietly optimistic", said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, especially since vaccination coverage is high and mask-on rules are still in place.
PM Shehbaz warns Imran against talking about Pakistan breaking apart
The prime minister also said the nation would not accept such "nefarious" plans at any cost and would not let them succeed. He vowed to defeat such "impure" aims.
Philippines president-elect Marcos to take oath at National Museum
The National Museum of the Philippines previously served as the venue for the inauguration of former Presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Jose P. Laurel, and Manuel Roxas.
Russia, Ukraine among additions to visa on Indonesia’s arrival list
Besides Russia and Ukraine, foreign nationals from Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Serbia, and Jordan will be able to enter Indonesia.
Ruling party scoops major wins at South Korea gubernatorial elections
Exit poll results did not indicate full forecasts on which party would clinch how many of the public official posts up for grabs, but it was expected the People Power Party would…
Stable govt good for Malaysia and Asean too: Malaysia PM
Barisan, he said, must commit to winning a two-thirds majority in the next general election in order to continue with its agenda to help the people and nation prosper.
Imran says he did not have absolute power as prime minister
He also claimed that while his government had the responsibility, it did not have all the power and authority.
Hiking rice prices in Bangladesh: Hoarders of every hue in it
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh, the prices of coarse and fine rice increased by 5.38 percent and 3.17 percent in just a week.
171 thousand farmers adopted natural farming in Himachal: Minister
He also said that excessive use of chemical fertilizers was very harmful and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also appreciated the efforts of Himachal in promoting natural…