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New Zealand PM Ardern goes into self isolation after exposure to Covid positive case

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, who is asymptomatic, is feeling well, the government statement added. File photo of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacin…

US flags Pakistan, China and 8 others as 'nations of concern'; 4 countries on 'special watch list'

The US has flagged Pakistan, China and 8 others as “countries of particular concern” in its ‘Religious Freedom Designations’. Four countries have b…

Japan PM Kishida leads ruling LDP to comfortable election win

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida led the ruling LDP to an unexpectedly strong election win, enabling him to solidify his status in a fractious…

‘US will defend Taiwan if China attacks’

Washington: US President Joe Biden said that Washington was committed to coming to Taiwan's defence if it comes under attack from China - a sta…