China’s Xian enters 10th day of Covid-19 lockdown as cases persist

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BEIJING: The Chinese city of Xian entered its 10th day of lockdown on Saturday as the Covid-19 outbreak has yet to show any solid sign...

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S Korea exports grow 25.8per cent y/y in 2021, sharpest in 11 years

December 31, 2021January 1, 2022

SEOUL: South Korea's exports expanded at their fastest pace in 11 years in 2021, with the total export value reaching a record high, supported by...

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North Korean leader Kim talks food not nukes for 2022

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un capped off his 10th year in power with a speech that made more mention of tractor factories and school...

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Biden says he warned Putin of ‘heavy price’ over Ukraine

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

WILMINGTON: President Joe Biden said yesterday he told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that a move on Ukraine will draw sanctions and an increased US...

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Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99

December 31, 2021January 1, 2022

Betty White’s death was confirmed Friday by Jeff Witjas, her longtime agent and friend. She would have turned 100 on Jan. 17. [caption id="attachment_15659" align="alignnone"...

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Here’s what to expect in 2022: More options in VR/AR headsets, strong focus on Android tablets

December 31, 2021January 1, 2022

Here are five trends that will shape the personal technology space in 2022 and beyond. The global pandemic dominated product decision-making last year. Things are...

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Ikea to hike prices by 9% due to supply chain woes

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

STOCKHOLM: Ikea will hike its prices by an average of 9 per cent next year due to ongoing supply and transportation disruptions, the company that...

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Indonesia will likely ratify RCEP in the first quarter of 2022

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

JAKARTA: Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, will likely ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) early next year, its chief economic minister...

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Game Of Thrones author shares thoughts on ‘powerful’ and ‘dark’ TV prequel

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

George R R Martin revealed that he had seen a rough cut of the first episode of House Of The Dragon and he “loved it”....

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Cathay Pacific announces flight cancellations to and from Hong Kong

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways on Thursday said the latest tightening of quarantine restrictions on aircrew had led it to make significant changes to its...