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U.K. to scrap all remaining COVID restrictions next week

The British government confirmed Saturday that people with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate starting next week, as part of…

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE

The story so far: On February 18, 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inked a trade pact, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…

Ottawa trucker protest peters out after police crackdown

Ottawa, Canada – The downtown core of Canada’s capital was quiet on Sunday after police broke up a weeks-long occupation…

Russia and Belarus extend military drills amid Ukraine tensions

Russia will extend military drills in Belarus that were due to end on Sunday, the Belarusian defence ministry announced, in a step US Secretary of…

China charges blogger with insulting Korean War dead

BEIJING -- A popular figure on Chinese social media has been arrested on charges he insulted soldiers who froze to death during a Korean War battle.

US Britain accuse Russia of cyberattacks targeting Ukraine

 The White House blamed Russia on Friday for this week’s cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks and warned…

Biden is convinced Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday that he is “convinced” Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to…

Wales law for cinemas and nightclubs ends

People no longer have to show a Covid pass by law to get into large events, cinemas and nightclubs in Wales as rules are scrapped.

Venues are…