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US targets Chinese firms in painkiller crackdown
Authorities post US$5 million reward for Chuen Fat Yip, accused of producing anabolic steroids, fentanyl ingredients.
Vietnam jails pair for Facebook posts on deadly land dispute clash
Sentencing comes day after prominent journalist jailed for nine years.
Poland introduces new restrictions to fight pandemic as death toll climbs
Health authorities report 669 Covid-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest since April.
Sole survivor of India’s military helicopter crash dies
Group Captain Varun Singh had been on life support and receiving treatment for severe burns at a military hospital.
Europe accelerates vaccine drive for children
Germany, Spain, Greece, Hungary begin inoculation for 5 to 11-year-olds.
Omicron could become dominant in Europe by mid-January
EU chief says priority for bloc now to increase overall vaccination rates, including among children.
Italy tightens border rules for EU arrivals
New measures valid from tomorrow come as Europe battles Omicron spread.
Hong Kong court orders Apple Daily parent firm to be wound up
It unclear for now how the court ruling will affect the publication’s Taiwan edition.
French citizens over 65 without booster to lose Covid pass
Authorities to insist on jab or negative test result.
UK inflation spikes to decade-high at 5.1%
Rising cost of fuel, clothing, cars, tobacco pushes prices up.
Ready with drones, Turkey increases African arms deals
More in continent looking to buy up military hardware, experts say.
US threatens new curbs on Myanmar junta
No improvement despite sanctions, Blinken says, proposing additional pressure.
China’s retail sales growth eases, factory output picks up
Consumers cautious as domestic Covid cases show an uptick.
Kim’s first decade, 3 US meetings, 2 dead relatives, 1 nuclear arsenal
With no concerns over elections or term limits and age on his side, he can expect to remain in office for many years.
After months on the run, 2 zebras caught close to US capital
Pair previously escaped from exotic animal farm in Maryland.
US judge rejects Trump bid to block Congress from accessing tax returns
Former president says legislative house’s pursuit of financial documents politically motivated.
Kenyan court suspends mandatory vaccination order
It is pending hearing of a case filed by a businessman who terms directive ‘tyrannical’, a gross violation of the constitution.
O.J. Simpson a free man after parole ends, police say
Sportsman-turned-film star completes nine-year sentence for armed robbery.
US crosses 800,000 Covid-19 deaths
Number exceeds entire population of several states, including North Dakota and Alaska.
Spain smashes concrete block drug smugglers
Investigation suggests Mexican cartels trying to ‘flood’ European market with methamphetamine.
Washington, DC sues extremist groups over Capitol assault
Lawsuit accuses Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and more than 30 others of ‘conspiring to terrorise’ US capital.
Aubameyang stripped of Arsenal captaincy
Move follows forward’s disciplinary breach, returning later than agreed from a personal trip to France last week.
History, propaganda are no bedfellows
Penang Institute wants to draw locals back to lit fest
Honouring the spirit of Malaysia 1963
Umno bukan lagi pemain politik negara, kata penganalisis