Asia
Global alarm grows over China's COVID-19 surge
Hospitals across China have been overwhelmed by an explosion of Covid cases following Beijing's decision to lift strict rules
China to reopen borders, scrap quarantine for international travellers from Jan 8
Previously passengers coming from abroad had to mandatorily stay in over two weeks of quarantine in government accommodations
China stands ready to work with India: Chinese Foreign Minister
This statement came in the backdrop of the December 9 faceoff between the Indian and Chinese soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector
Over 60% of China's population may get COVID, deaths likely in millions: Expert
Epidemiologist says more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days
Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs
Beijing rolls back anti-virus controls that confined millions of people to their homes, crushed economic growth and set off protests
Protest-hit Iran abolishes morality police
The morality police were established under hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to "spread the culture of hijab"
Ready for war with India if attacked: Pakistan new Army chief Munir
Munir made the remarks during his first-ever visit to troops in the frontline areas in Rakhchikri Sector of the Line of Control (LoC)
China signals zero-Covid relaxation after protests
Anger over China's zero-Covid policy has sparked protests in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou
Islamic State group announces death of leader
Speaking in an audio message, the spokesman identified the group's new leader as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi
China warns US officials not to interfere in its relationship with India: Pentagon
China has previously criticised the US for commenting on its border dispute with India