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Study blames rich countries for 74 percent of world’s ecological harm
Apr 09, 2022 08:40New environmental research has blamed the wealthiest countries – led by the US and the European Union – for almost three-quarters of the world’s ecological damage.
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COVID-19 cases in Asia surpass 100 million
Mar 30, 2022 05:56Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.
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A year after Atlanta spa shootings, Americans rally against anti-Asian hate
Mar 17, 2022 04:03Americans protesting anti-Asian violence gathered in Atlanta and other US cities on Wednesday to mark one year since a mass shooting of women of Asian heritage in Atlanta-area spas awoke the nation to the spike in hate incidents against the community.
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Iran keen to broaden trade ties with Brunei
Feb 24, 2022 02:17Iran's President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi hoped for the enhancement of economic and trade relations between Tehran and Brunei Darussalam.
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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 360.5 mln with death toll exceeding 5.62 mln: WHO
Jan 28, 2022 12:49The cumulative number of global COVID-19 cases had exceeded 360.5 million, with the death toll surpassing 5.62 million, as of Thursday, according to the latest data released by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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San Francisco reports 567% rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Jan 27, 2022 05:03Hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in San Francisco had an “alarming rise” last year, data shows.
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Asian markets tumble on Omicron spike, Biden spending bill doubts
Dec 20, 2021 11:55Asian stocks and oil prices sank Monday on fears about a fresh global surge in coronavirus infections and as the future of US President Joe Biden's massive social spending bill was thrown into doubt after it lost the crucial vote of a moderate Democrat.
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Forced displacement significantly increased across globe in first half of 2021: UN
Nov 12, 2021 04:07The number of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution rose significantly during the first half of 2021, driven especially by the millions more displaced inside their own countries, the UN says.
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Iran’s exports to SCO rose 61% in H1 fiscal year: IRICA
Oct 22, 2021 02:52Iranian exports to countries in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) rose by 61% in value terms in the six months to September 22.
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Permanent Shanghai Cooperation Organization members accept Iran
Oct 04, 2021 08:36Iran’s full status as a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been approved after about 15 years by the organization's permanent members. Full membership gives the Islamic Republic substantial leverage and influence in the Eurasian alliance.