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Shanghai locks down in response to Covid surge

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4 years ago

March 30, 2022

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China’s biggest city Shanghai locks down as a part of its ‘zero-covid strategy’ to control the rising cases in the city

The authorities are initiating a two-stage lockdown aiming to split the city along the Huangpu river to allow for COVID testing.

The city of 26 million will be restricted from leaving homes with public transport suspended. Non-essential businesses will also remain closed while the stock exchange remains open.

On its only second day of testing on March 29 2021, Shanghai recorded 4381 asymptomatic cases and 96 symptomatic COVID cases.

The snap lockdown which is a reminder of what China saw at the start of pandemic, is already causing a major disruption in the lives of the residents.

The lockdown announcement came unexpectedly just a day after the Shanghai authorities claimed they will not put Shanghai in lockdown, marking a complete turnover of their claim.

Rijul Baath contributed to this report

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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17 minutes ago

March 5, 2026

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Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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24 minutes ago

March 5, 2026

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U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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