China censors over 1,000 COVID policy critics on social media
The Sina Weibo social media platform said it had addressed 12,854 violations including attacks on experts, scholars and medical workers and issued temporary or permanent bans.
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US approves Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease’s progress
Leqembi can make a modest impact on the progress of the condition, American experts said, but also poses some safety risks.
Germany discourages non-essential travel to COVID-hit China
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Big week for US-Mexico ties going into North American summit
It’s been a big week for U.S.-Mexico relations, and that was even before President Joe Biden becomes the first U.S. leader to visit Mexico in nearly a decade
WhatsApp to allow people to connect to app even during internet shutdowns
The messaging platform is to begin allowing users to connect to the app using proxy servers
Clash over tax cuts coming in Kansas; abortion foes unsure
Kansas’ recently reelected Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers are headed for a clash over how their financially flush state should cut taxes as the Legislature prepares to open its annual session
Japanese PM’s Canada visit could highlight liquefied natural gas needs. Here’s why
Japan will be the Asian head of government to visit Canada since Ottawa launched its Indo-Pacific strategy last November as Tokyo pushes away from a reliance on China and Russia.
Families of Flight PS752 victims continue to seek justice as 3rd anniversary nears
Most of the passengers on Flight PS752 were bound for Canada via Ukraine, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.
Iran hangs two men accused of killing security official during protests
Iranian authorities have executed four men since the beginning of the protests
Somalia claims al-Shabab extremists seek talks for 1st time
Somalia’s government claims that the al-Shabab extremist group has for the first time asked to open negotiations amid a military offensive the government has described as “total war.”.