Violent worker protests erupted at the world's largest iPhone factory in central China as authorities at the Foxconn plant struggle to contain a COVID-19 outbreak while maintaining production ahead of the peak holiday season.
A fire in a residential high-rise in Urumqi, where many residents have been under lockdown, set off public anger and questions about China's zero-Covid policy.
Argentina will be taking on Mexico on Sunday in their second Group C match. They had lost their previous match to Saudi Arabia by 1-2, with Messi scoring the lone goal for his side. Argentina is at the bottom of its group table with zero points,
Of the total COVID cases, 3,041 were symptomatic while 29,654 were asymptomatic, Reuters news agency reported. The report added that Thursday's new local COVID-19 infections set a daily record, beating a figure set in mid-April.
China is witnessing a massive labour uprising from one of the most oppressed classes in the manufacturing hub of the world at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory against its zero Covid policy.
While launching as many as 284 development projects worth Rs 1,295 crore in Prayagraj and addressing the 'Prabbhudhjan Sammelan', Yogi Adityanath said, "Our zero-tolerance against crime has made the dreaded mafias run for life. Now, no one is becoming a hurdle in terms of development or ille
On Monday, China's top health official said that country is facing the 'most complicated and severest anti-epidemic situation' since the emergence of coronavirus.
This recommendation came after an annual review of China's economic policies which saw virtual discussions between the IMF and several senior policy officials on reform progress and challenges, and policy responses.
The winter has already set in and the temperature has started to drop in the Northern hill town of Srinagar, while the nearby areas are witnessing sub-zero temperatures for at least a week.