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Scotland passes gender recognition reform bill, making easier to legally change gender

Dec 23, 2022

The legislation, which garnered 86 votes in favour but 39 against on Thursday (Local Time), was voted through following a marathon week of parliamentary scrutiny.

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China in a bind: Whether to recover economy or control Covid spike

Dec 23, 2022

Beijing is struggling to choose between economic recovery and Covid control and if China reimposes the 'Zero-Covid' policy to contain damages by upcoming Covid waves, there will be a huge impact on its economy. If not, people's lives will be in danger. It is a double whammy for the country, writes Federico Giuliani in Insideover.
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Chinese drones helping Pak army curb dissent in Balochistan, protect its investments

Dec 23, 2022
Salma Dama, popularly known as the India-Afghanistan friendship dam.

Taliban open to Indian investment including in urban infrastructure: Report

Dec 23, 2022

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Scottish Govt to phase out Hikvision, China's CCTV surveillance system from its infrastructure

Dec 23, 2022

Scotland has decided to phase out Hikvision, China's CCTV surveillance system equipment and is stripping them out of...
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More than 2000 flights cancelled in US due to heavy snow and freezing temperatures

Dec 23, 2022

Ahead of Christmas holidays, more than 2,270 US flights were cancelled on Thursday (local time) due to heavy...
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Washington, Dhaka discuss elections, safety and security of US embassy personnel

Dec 23, 2022

US Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, on Thursday (local time) called Bangladesh Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar...
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US accuses North Korea of delivering arms to Russia's Wagner Group

Dec 23, 2022
US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken.

Blinken raises concerns over China's Covid surge, Taliban's ban on women's education and Russia-Ukraine war

Dec 23, 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (Image Credit: Twitter/@SecBlinken)

US imposes sanctions on 10 Russian naval entities

Dec 22, 2022
Indian Ambassador to UN, Ruchira Kamboj.

India wraps up UNSC Presidency with focus on terrorism, Global South and maritime security

Dec 22, 2022
Protest in China against Covid-induced lockdowns. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

China releases new guidelines on censorship of online comments and 'likes'

Dec 22, 2022
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China: Shanghai hit by a surge in coronavirus cases

Dec 22, 2022
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Japanese, Indian air forces to hold joint fighter jet training from Jan 16 to 26

Dec 22, 2022
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China offers bailout package to Pakistan, refuses to defer loan repayments of Sri Lanka

Dec 22, 2022
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi (File Image)

UN expert on Myanmar says UNSC resolution not strong enough on 'gross rights violations'

Dec 22, 2022
Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo Credit: Chinese Foreign Ministry)

People in China demand resignation of Xi Jinping, end to Communist Party rule: Report

Dec 22, 2022
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov today participates in 13th Annual Russia-India Business Dialogue Forum (Image Credit: Twitter/@AmbRus_India)

We're witnessing a surge in interest from businesses: Russian envoy at Russia-India Business Dialogue Forum

Dec 22, 2022
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Afghan women banned from university 'for not following dress code': Taliban minister

Dec 22, 2022