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Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

Editorial Bureau November 29, 2022

The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history. This time, the political overtones are just as strong and relations perhaps even more fraught as the U.S. and Iran face off once again on Tuesday

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South Korea orders striking cement truckers back to work

Editorial Bureau November 29, 2022

South Korea’s government issued an order Tuesday for some of the thousands of truck drivers who have been on strike to return to work, insisting that their nationwide walkout over freight fare issues is hurting an already weak economy. Despite facing the threat of delicensing or even prison terms, the strike’s organizers said they would […]

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China lockdown protests pause as police flood city streets

Editorial Bureau November 29, 2022

With police out in force, there was no word of additional protests against strict government anti-pandemic measures Tuesday in Beijing, as temperatures fell well below freezing. Shanghai, Nanjing and other cities where onlinProtests over China’s COVID controls spread across countrye calls to gather had been issued were also reportedly quiet. Rallies against China’s

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Kim’s daughter appears again, heating up succession debate

Editorial Bureau November 27, 2022

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter made a public appearance again, this time with missile scientists and more honorific titles as her father’s “most beloved” or “precious” child. She’s only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening the debate over whether she’s being primed as a successor. The daughter, believed to be […]

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Protests over China’s COVID controls spread across country

Editorial Bureau November 27, 2022

Protests against China’s pervasive anti-virus controls that have confined millions of people to their homes spread to Shanghai and other cities after complaints they might have worsened the death toll in an apartment fire in the northwest. Shanghai police used pepper spray against about 300 protesters, according to a witness. They gathered Saturday night to mourn the […]

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Macau casino giants win licence renewals, Malaysia’s Genting loses bid

Editorial Bureau November 26, 2022

Macau said Saturday it has renewed the licences of its six major casino operators, with the city aiming for terms that would help diversify its economy away from gambling. The former Portuguese colony is the only territory in China where casinos are allowed, and it issues just six operating concessions for a multi-billion-dollar industry that, […]

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Cheshmi’s late gem helped IR Iran beat Wales

Editorial Bureau November 26, 2022

“We need three points – nothing less,” stressed Carlos Queiroz. IR Iran had just lost their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 curtain-raiser to England. Furthermore, a 6-2 defeat had severely dented their goal difference. Wales were standing at hurdle two, and Wales were the favourites to seize victory. The story, however, didn’t subscribe to its […]

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China’s Xi pledges support for Cuba on ‘core interests

Editorial Bureau November 26, 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Cuban counterpart pledged mutual support over their fellow communist states’ “core interests” Friday at a meeting further hailing a return to face-to-face diplomacy by Beijing. In comments to Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, Xi said China hoped to “strengthen coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs” with Cuba. The

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Taiwan votes on lower voting age, mayors, city councils

Editorial Bureau November 26, 2022

Voters headed to the polls across Taiwan in a closely watched local election Saturday that will determine the strength of the island’s major political parties ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Taiwanese citizens will be picking their mayors, city council members and other local leaders in all 13 counties and in nine cities. There’s also […]

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10 killed in apartment fire in northwest China’s Xinjiang

Editorial Bureau November 25, 2022

 A fire in an apartment building in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region has killed 10 people and injured nine, authorities said Friday, in the second major fire accident in the country this week, which left a total of 48 dead. The fire broke out Thursday night in the regional capital of Urumqi, where temperatures have dropped […]