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COVID in China will surge in the next 2-3 months, spreading to rural regions

By Noto
January 13, 2023
in :  China, Health
people wearing face masks walk on a street following the coronavirus disease (covid 19) outbreak, in shanghai

According to a leading Chinese epidemiologist, the peak of China’s COVID-19 wave is predicted to last two to three months and will rapidly spread over the vast countryside, where medical services are rather few. Hundreds of millions are anticipated to return to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year celebrations, which formally begin on January 21. Prior to the epidemic, …

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Taeyang and Jimin ‘vibe’ in new collaboration

By Katherine S
January 13, 2023
in :  Entertainment, South Korea
taeyang and jimin 'vibe' in new collaboration

Taeyang from BIGBANG and Jimin from BTS have collaborated on a new song called “VIBE,” creating a K-pop crossover unlike any other. This track is Taeyang’s digital single, and it was released on Friday, January 13, under The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment. The record was accompanied by a music video that features the idols displaying their flawless …

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Government bought P511-M Manila air traffic system in 2009 but never deployed it

By Jasmine C.
January 13, 2023
in :  Philippines, Technology
government bought p511 m manila air traffic system in 2009 but never deployed it

As the House and Senate took turns interrogating officials about the New Year’s Day debacle at the country’s finest airport, which affected more than 78,000 passengers, another flawed air traffic system in the Philippines has come to light — one that was never even deployed. Senators directed their ire at the P511 million Manila Area Control Center (MACC), a previously …

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Who is mika salamanca? before & after transformation

By Katherine S
January 13, 2023
in :  Philippines
who is mika salamanca before amp after transformation

Popular vlogging celebrity Mila Salamanca is well-known for her own YouTube channel. She has amassed enormous fame, and in addition to blogging about her personal life, she also does lifestyle and fashion vlogging. As per allfamousbirthday, she was born on October 26 and raised in the Philippines. She announced on social media that she had undergone the procedure, which went …

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UAE’s long historic support for Sudan

By Desk Writer
January 12, 2023
in :  Geo Politics, World
uae's long historic support for sudan

Over the years, we’ve all known about the long-standing diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives held by the Emirates, which have undoubtedly strengthened its ties with Sudan. It is not easy to forget that back in 2009, when a boundary dispute arose between Sudan and Chad, there is no other great mediator than the UAE and the Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin …

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The Golden Globes audience has shrunk since last broadcast in 2021

By Katherine S
January 12, 2023
in :  Lifestyle, World
the golden globes audience has shrunk since last broadcast in 2021

Approximately 6.3 million viewers watched the Golden Globes on Comcast Corp’s NBC network, according to ratings figures released on January 11; this represents a 9% decline from the last televised ceremony two years earlier. In 2021, 6.9 million individuals watched the Hollywood awards ceremony. A diversity and ethics crisis at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the body that votes …

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Naomi Osaka announces the birth of her first child

By Jasmine C.
January 12, 2023
in :  Entertainment, Sports
naomi osaka announces the birth of her first child

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, announced she is expecting her first child on January 11, days after withdrawing from the Australian Open. The 25-year-old announced her withdrawal from the opening Grand Slam of the year this week after not participating on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in September. “Can’t wait to go back on the …

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Malaysian racist tendencies come out during the AFF Cup

By Katherine S
January 12, 2023
in :  Malaysia, Opinion
malaysian racist tendencies come out during the aff cup

In the first leg of the AFF Cup semi-final, Malaysia defeated Thailand 1-0. A few days later, though, we were eliminated in the second leg. The bliss was fleeting. Nevertheless, every time one of our national sports teams achieves success, there is an enormous tsunami of nationalism. However, Harimau Malaysia’s victory in the first leg also showed the most undesired …

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Singapore’s first MOE teacher detained under ISA for terrorism

By Katherine S
January 12, 2023
in :  Criminal, Education, Singapore
singapore's first moe teacher detained under isa for terrorism

A 38-year-old teacher with the Ministry of Education (MOE) who became interested in the Israel-Palestine issue and planned to fly to Palestine to engage in armed action was detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA). Mohamed Khairul Riduan Mohamed Sarip operated alone, and there are no signs that he intended to conduct attacks in Singapore, the Internal Security Department (ISD) …

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K-Pop Artists Take 7 Of 10 Spots On U.S. 2022 Best-Selling CDs

By Burapha
January 12, 2023
in :  Entertainment, South Korea
k pop artists take 7 of 10 spots on u.s. 2022 best selling cds

K-pop ruled the top-selling CD albums in the United States last year! The American music data tracking company Luminate (previously MRC Data), which provides data for the Billboard charts, announced their year-end list of the best-selling CDs of 2022 on 11 January local time. On the list ranking CD sales exclusively (excluding digital download albums and other formats), K-pop artists …

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