Price hike of essentials: Is war the real cause?
The prices of wheat, peas, lentil, chickpeas and other essentials have been going up at the country's major trade hub of over a week.
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China, US must get back on right track: China foreign minister
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said major-country competition should not be the order of the day and a zero-sum game is not the right choice.
North Korea says it conducted test for reconnaissance satellite
The latest test was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment, and the ninth missile launch this year.
Japan to revise strategic relations with Russia from ‘partner’ to ‘security challenge’
Japan's National Security Strategy is set to undergo its first revision at the end of 2022.
Hong Kong needs stronger connectivity with mainland: Lawmaker
He also expressed his confidence in the virus fight with the central government’s ceaseless support.
Railway freight route reopened to support Hong Kong
The new cross-border freight railway route will helping to guarantee the steady flow medical and living supplies for Hong Kong.
Ukraine woes may cement North Korea’s resolve to hang on nuclear arsenal
Experts say Kim Jong Un is likely to conclude that nuclear weaponry is the most reliable way to maintain his control, in light of Ukraine.
Taiwan visit by former US officials slammed by China
A foreign ministry spokesman also urged the US to abide by the one-China principle.
With S. Korea’s support, UNSC members ‘condemn’ N. Korean missile launch
The statement also dismissed Pyongyang’s claim that the missile launch was to develop a reconnaissance satellite.
Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia
In addition to North Korea’s recent missile launch, China and Russia have stepped up activity in the waters and airspace around Japan.