Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed on Dec. 30 to deepen their bilateral cooperation against the backdrop of Moscow’s 10-month war in Ukraine, which weathered another night of drone and rocket attacks following a massive missile bombardment.
Isozaki, Pritzker-winning Japanese architect, dies at 91
Arata Isozaki, a Pritzker-winning Japanese architect known as a post-modern giant who blended culture and history of the East and the West in his designs, has died of old age. He was 91.
Indonesia lifts all COVID curbs, shifts to endemic approach
Almost three years after officials announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Indonesia, the country’s leader said on Dec. 30 they are lifting all coronavirus-related restrictions nationwide.
China faces bumpy road to normal as infections surge
After three years of quarantines pushed them close to shutting down, restaurant owner Li Meng and his wife are hoping for business to rebound after China rolled back severe anti-virus controls.
Japanese emperor greets crowd at palace after COVID hiatus
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from the balcony at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2 in the return of a celebration halted for the past two years by the pandemic.
Japan PM sacks 4th minister to patch up scandal-hit Cabinet
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed his fourth minister in two months on Dec. 27 to patch a scandal-tainted Cabinet that has raised questions over his judgment of staff credentials.
Taiwan seniors test e-skills in League of Legends
A year ago, 65-year-old Chiang Yi-Shu knew nothing about computers. Now, she is a League of Legends player who has just battled in her first-ever esports tournament.
Pageant celebrates transgender life in India
Anilya Boro may not have won the crown at India’s Miss Trans NE pageant in 2022, but having her parents there in support was a validation in its own right.
China’s COVID-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutant
Could the COVID-19 surge in China unleash a new coronavirus mutant on the world?
China’s Li praises Hong Kong leader for reviving economy
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang praised the Hong Kong government’s efforts in revitalizing the economy as it rolls back COVID-19 restrictions, in a Dec. 22 meeting with the territory’s leader in Beijing.
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