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China’s Palace Museum to be closed temporarily over Covid
Beijing: China's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, announced that it will remain temporarily…
Japan enacts into law bill aimed at bolstering economic security
Tokyo: Japan's upper house of Parliament on Wednesday enacted into law a bill purported to help bolster the…
3 killed in Somalia suicide attack
Mogadishu: At least three people were killed and several others injured in a suicide attack at a key checkpoint…
Mahinda Rajapaksa to remain in naval base until normalcy restored
Colombo: Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family will remain at the Trincomalee naval…
Climate change a top priority for Australian voters: Survey
Canberra: Just over a week ahead of the May 21 general election, a new survey on Wednesday revealed that climate…
Japan eases rules on wearing masks outdoors
Tokyo: A top Japanese government official said on Wednesday that wearing of face masks outdoors would no longer…
Floods, heavy rain inundate Aus state, 1 dead
Sydney: A woman was found dead on Wednesday after a car carrying three people was swept away by floodwaters, as…
Al-Jazeera journalist killed in West Bank
Ramallah: Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist with the Qatar-based Al Jazeera broadcaster, was killed in the West…
Ex-Brazilian President Lula leads election polls
Brasilia: Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has taken the lead in several polls ahead of the…
6.8-magnitude quake rocks Chile
Santiago: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Chile's Antofagasta region, with no reports of casualties or material…