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Sydney sealed off with latest uptick in Covid cases
Australia's Sydney saw a further 16 locally acquired cases of Covid-19, the new one-day high in the latest outbreak.
Singapore to receive batch of vaccines, called Comirnaty
Singapore is set to receive a batch of vaccines called Comirnaty, as the Republic ramps up supplies to get as many people inoculated as possible.
China to release 50,000 tonnes of aluminum reserves
China will release 50,000 tonnes of aluminum from its national reserves amid efforts to ease commodity price hikes and cost pressure on firms.
From Biden to Congress, Big Tech is under mounting pressure
Without speaking a word or scratching a pen across paper, President Joe Biden drove up the pressure on Big Tech companies already smarting under...
President Xi speaks to Chinese astronauts in space station, says...
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday spoke to the three astronauts stationed in China's space station and told them that the project is an “important...
Nepal adds more destinations for resumed int'l flights
The Nepali government has decided to reopen international flights for more foreign destinations and partially resume domestic flights, a senior...
New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits
After enjoying nearly four months without any community transmission of the coronavirus, New Zealanders were on edge Wednesday after health...
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 179mn
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 179 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.88 million, according to the Johns Hopkins...