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EU sanctions China for rights abuses against Uighurs
The European Union (EU) is sanctioning China for human rights abuses against the Uighur ethnic minority, an informed source from the 27-member bloc...
Two Australians detained in Myanmar: Report
Two Australian business consultants have been detained in Myanmar while trying to leave the country which is gripped by unrest following the February...
China opens trial against espionage-accused Canadian
China on Monday opened a trial against former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who has been held on espionage charges for over two years, less than a...
NZ to announce date for trans-Tasman quarantine-free travel
The New Zealand government will announce the date for the opening of the "trans-Tasman bubble" on April 6, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on...
Nepal President leaves for B'desh
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Monday left for Bangladesh on a two-day state visit, during which she will attend a special programme in Dhaka...
Covid state of emergency ends in Tokyo region
Japan on Monday ended the coronavirus state of emergency that was in place in Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures despite growing concerns about a...
Canada reports more cases of Covid variants
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam announced that the country is witnessing a steady increase in the number of new cases of Covid-19...
UK protesters clash with police over crime bill
British demonstrators clashed with police over a bill that will give the latter more powers to deal with non-violent demonstrations in the UK .