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China scrambles to contain further COVID outbreaks, sticking to zero-COVID policy
China is scrambling to contain its most widespread COVID outbreak since the nation’s first wave that began in Wuhan in 2019
Though subsequent flare-ups have seen higher total case numbers, the current outbreak has spread the furthest.
According to the National Health Commission, 19 of China’s 31 provinces which makes up more than half the country have reported cases since the outbreak began in mid-October.
On Wednesday, the NHC reported 93 new symptomatic cases, the highest daily count in three months.
This approach, which aims to stamp out the virus completely within China’s borders, means even a handful of cases are viewed as a dire threat.
The ongoing outbreak began on October 16
Infections were detected among a tour group of fully vaccinated senior citizens from Shanghai travelling in northern China.
Cases have since quickly ballooned and spread across northern provinces.
By week after October 16, officials from the National Health Commission warned of “multiple scattered local outbreaks” in the north and northwest that were “expanding rapidly.”
Authorities immediately jumped into action, following the playbook that has successfully contained previous outbreaks: mass testing, snap lockdowns, quarantines, travel suspensions and vigilant surveillance.
Officials banned cross-provincial tours across the affected regions. In one popular tourist destination, all residents and tourists were forbidden from leaving their homes.
The capital of Beijing has also tightened entry restrictions into the city, and punished rule-breakers by placing them in criminal detention.
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Sign of the times? Hyundai and Mazda turn to China for EVs
Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.
Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.
Hyundai and Mazda are now sourcing new EVs from China, their first models built for and by the Chinese market. It’s a move that underscores China’s growing dominance in global electric vehicle manufacturing.
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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack
Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.
Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.
Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.
Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.
The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.
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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting
Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.
Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.
Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.
Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.
As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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