China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission
China should unwaveringly stick to its dynamic zero-COVID policy, the National Health Commission said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
On COVID alert, more Chinese cities advise residents to stay put for holiday
Chinese authorities have not announced any plan to exit the policy that has all but shut China's borders to international travel.
Thu Sep 08 2022
As virus cases surge, can China's zero-COVID strategy hold?
China is among the last remaining devotees to a zero-COVID approach to the pandemic.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Asia's COVID deaths surpass 1 million - Reuters tally
The death toll in Asia reached 1,000,045, contributing 16 pct of global deaths related to COVID-19.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Hong Kong leader plans to reopen city only after controlling latest COVID outbreak
Carrie Lam said it was not the time to lift a ban on flights from nine countries including the United States and Britain.
Thu Mar 10 2022
China says Hong Kong must stick to "dynamic zero" COVID strategy
Hong Kong reported more than 43,100 new cases on Tuesday after the launch of an online platform for people to record infections.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Hong Kong families despair as COVID rules may separate them from children
Anyone who tests positive for COVID in HK, including infants and children, are put into isolation facilities with no family contact allowed.
Fri Feb 25 2022
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
China said will fully support Hong Kong with its "dynamic zero" coronavirus strategy.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Hong Kong leader "deeply sorry" for long queues amid COVID surge
The global financial hub battles a rapid surge that could pose the biggest test yet of its "dynamic zero" policy.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Hong Kong leader says city to stick with 'dynamic zero' COVID strategy for now
Lam said the best option was to adhere to the 'dynamic zero' strategy employed by mainland China.
Tue Feb 08 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025