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Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon

After facing criticism, Hong Kong govt says freezing of Jimmy Lai's assets has nothing to do with press freedom

May 17, 2021

Hong Kong, April 17 : The freezing of HKD 500 million of Jimmy Lai's assets has nothing to do with press freedom, claimed Hong Kong administration after the city journalists association chided the latest action against the jailed media tycoon.

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Share excess COVID-19 vaccines now, says UNICEF chief ahead of G7 summit

May 17, 2021

New York [US], May 17 : The sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in India could potentially occur elsewhere if vulnerable countries do not have equitable access to vaccines, UNICEF chief Henrietta Fore warned on Monday with the aim to get richer nations to share their excess doses.
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China wins majority of mega projects in Africa despite fear of debt-trap diplomacy

May 17, 2021
Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon

After facing criticism, Hong Kong govt says freezing of Jimmy Lai's assets has nothing to do with press freedom

May 17, 2021

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Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Four writ petitions filed in Nepal's SC seeking directions for PM Oli to take oath again

May 17, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 17 : Four writ petitions have been filed in Nepal's Supreme Court demanding that Prime...
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Taiwan could play major operational role in conflict between China, US: Taiwanese Analyst

May 17, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], May 17 : Taiwan can play a significant role in preserving US Marine Corps operational mobility...
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Russia records 9,328 new COVID-19 cases

May 17, 2021

Moscow [Russia], May 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Russia confirmed 9,328 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, taking the...
US former State Secretary Michael Pompeo

Evidence suggests coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab, says Pompeo

May 17, 2021
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Pakistan irked by Afghan leadership's remarks on its Taliban ties

May 17, 2021
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'Pakistan witnessing rapid breakdown of its internal administrative machinery'

May 17, 2021
Elon Musk

Musk denies Tesla sold Bitcoins as cryptocurrency takes plunge

May 17, 2021
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COVID-19: Sri Lanka to tighten quarantine rules, night restrictions go into effect from today

May 17, 2021
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China's deadly suicide drone army is in the works

May 17, 2021
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Philippines logs 5,979 new COVID-19 cases

May 17, 2021
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif

Pak Interior Minister confirms Shehbaz Sharif's inclusion in 'Exit Control List'

May 17, 2021
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9 missing people in Indonesia's boat accident found dead

May 17, 2021
Japan and China

Japan's accusations of Chinese military cyberattacks causes stir in global cybersecurity community

May 17, 2021
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Taiwan to ban entry of foreigners for 1 month amid new COVID-19 outbreak

May 17, 2021
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Delay in filling vacancies in Pak SC raises eyebrows as pending cases mount

May 17, 2021