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Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says
Existing vaccines should still protect people who contract the Omicron variant from severe Covid cases, a World Health Organization (WHO) official says. ...China says U.S. diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics could harm co-operation
China warned on Tuesday that a U.S diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics could harm two-way dialogue and co-operation in important ...Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion over allegations that the social media ...Myanmar’s ousted Suu Kyi jailed for four years, critics scorn junta
A court in military-ruled Myanmar jailed deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi for four years on Monday on charges of A court ...Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13; dozens injured
The eruption of Indonesia’s Semeru volcano has killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, the disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said on ...Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest
Five people were killed and at least 15 arrested after Myanmar security forces in a car rammed into an anti-coup protest on ...North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘very giant struggle’ next year to boost economy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country must be prepared for a “very giant struggle” next year to continue ...China summons Japan envoy over former PM Abe’s comments on Taiwan
China’s foreign ministry summoned Japan’s ambassador in Beijing for an “emergency meeting” on Wednesday, after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said ...Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant
Singapore and Malaysia reopened one of the world’s busiest land borders on Monday, allowing vaccinated travellers to cross after nearly two years ...Thailand doubles 2021 visitor numbers after easing quarantine rules
Thailand has received more than 100,000 visitors after launching a scheme earlier this month that allowed vaccinated tourists to skip quarantine, an ...
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