In his public speech marking the new year, Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his COVID-19 policy, calling it "logical and well-thought-out."
According to a statement released by the Chinese fintech juggernaut Ant Group, Chinese businessman Jack Ma will no longer be in charge of the organisation.
There was an exchange of fire along the frontlines of Ukraine despite Moscow's instruction for its soldiers to maintain a unilateral ceasefire beginning at midday in celebration of the Russian holiday.
China continues to battle the sudden surge in Covid cases following the relaxation of the zero-Covid policy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
President Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on Thursday. Russian spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill made the request in view of Orthodox Christmas.
Ever since Imran Khan came out of power in Pakistan, he has been continuously attacking the former army chief.
China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said that "certain nations have imposed admission restrictions targeting just Chinese travellers."
In light of the uncertain economy, Amazon said on Thursday that it will be laying off more than 18,000 workers.
According to local media, the Gilgit Baltistan Youth Committee planned a demonstration in the unlawfully controlled Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK's Gilgit Baltistan) against computerised power bills and load shedding in the province.
Musk receals that the US government has requested the suspension of 250k Twitter accounts, including those belonging to journalists and Canadian politicians.
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