Maharlika Wealth Fund: Cheers and fears
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CRITICS from various sectors — including private citizens, economists, academics, bankers, and government officials — have decried the Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF), citing lack of…
COVID-19 confusion in China as authorities row back curbs
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REUTERS BEIJING — A patchwork easing of the world’s toughest COVID-19 curbs sowed confusion across China on Monday, spurring hopes for more…
Migrant workers aim to stay in Qatar far beyond World Cup final
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A GENERAL VIEW during an opening ceremony before a group stage match during the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador…
British government looks at pension rules to retain health workers
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The British union flag flutters on the Victoria Tower at the Houses of Parliamen, in London, Britain Dec. 30, 2020. — REUTERS/TOBY…
New Zealand announces review of its handling of COVID-19 pandemic
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WELLINGTON — The New Zealand government said on Monday it would launch an inquiry into the country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic…
‘We are not your enemy’, say S.Korean truckers striking for minimum wage protections
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UIWANG, South Korea – Inside five white tents outside the Uiwang container depot near Seoul, about 200 striking truckers huddle around gas heaters, trying to fight the bitter cold and…
In Australia and South Africa, construction has started on the biggest radio observatory in Earth’s history
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Construction of the world’s biggest radio astronomy facility, the SKA Observatory, begins today. The observatory is a global project 30 years in the making. With two huge two telescopes,…
UK parliament defence chair says to look at more military help for Taiwan
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TAIPEI – The chair of the British parliament‘s defense select committee said there is “much to explore” in boosting military help for Taiwan and that he had discussed the island’s submarine program while…
Blinken says US to work with Israel, and support two state solution
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith via Flickr. WASHINGTON – The US plans to work closely with Israel‘s new government, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told…
OPEC+ keeps steady policy amid weakening economy, Russian oil cap
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WALDEMAR BRANDT-UNSPLASH LONDON/DUBAI – OPEC+ agreed to stick to its oil output targets at a meeting on Sunday as the oil markets struggle to assess the impact of…