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Analysis | China shines regulatory spotlight on livestream retail boom as crackdown claims biggest star

Beijing’s vow to be tough on tax dodgers as it seeks to eliminate vast disparities in income at a time of slower economic growth has claimed numerous high-flying victims.

Israel set to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60

Although the decision is pending formal approval by senior health officials, Mr. Bennett urged Israelis to get the dose as soon as possible, saying, "My message is — don’t waste time, go get vaccinated."

Ex-gymnastics coach wins appeal on Larry Nassar-related conviction

Kathie Klages was sentenced to 90 days in jail in August 2020 on felony and misdemeanor counts of lying to police about her knowledge of the former Olympic and MSU doctor's sexual abuse

Dubai ruler ordered to pay ex-wife $700 million in divorce settlement

A High Court judge said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum must pay 251.5 million pounds to his U.K.-based sixth wife, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, and make ongoing payments for their children

Boris Johnson rules out new COVID-19 curbs before Christmas

‘If the situation deteriorates we will be ready to take action if needed’

Saudi-led strikes halt aid flights into Yemen capital

Flights into Sanaa airport have been largely halted by a Saudi-led blockade since August 2016, but there have been exemptions for aid flights that are a key lifeline for the population

Taliban allow protest calling for aid

Islamist group shares images of protestors calling for release of frozen assets

NATO seeks ‘meaningful’ talks with Russia early next year

Putin hints at ‘military-technical measures’ against actions

EU to push for nine-month vaccine validity

The measure — which needs approval of EU member states to come into effect — comes as the bloc races to get booster jabs into arms.

Biden to pledge 500 million free COVID tests to beat Omicron

Variant makes up for 73% new cases; troops to be deployed

China imposes sanctions on U.S. officials over Xinjiang

They are barred from visiting China, and their assets in the country will be frozen

Highly vaccinated UAE reports most virus cases in months

Emirati health authorities announced they’d detected the first Omicron case in the country earlier this month.

Former military intelligence chief confirms Israel’s role in Soleimani killing

It was the first public acknowledgement of Israel’s role in the operation.

SAARC Secretary General Weerakoon on 4-day visit to Pakistan from December 22

Mr. Weerakoon, a Sri Lankan diplomat, assumed charge as the Secretary-General of the SAARC in March last year.

Japan hangs 3 in first use of capital punishment in 2 years

Japan now has 107 people on death row at detention centres, instead of regular prisons.

Will George Floyd be posthumously pardoned, decision lies with Texas Governor

George Floyd’s family and supporters said a posthumous pardon for him in Texas would show a commitment to accountability.

Russian cenbank official: We see no room for cryptocurrencies

While it plans to issue its own digital rouble, Russia has opposed private cryptocurrencies for years, saying they could be used in money laundering or to finance terrorism.

Russian businessman, others made millions in insider trading through hacking: U.S.

The scheme in total netted at least $82.5 million from 2018 to 2020, the SEC said in a related lawsuit.

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to visit Israel, West Bank this week: White House

Mr. Sullivan will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett while in Israel and will visit Ramallah for talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

COVID-19 | Omicron becomes dominant variant in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron's share of infections in only one week.

Pandemic again forces delay in plans for next Davos meeting

The forum, which repeatedly delayed, moved and finally canceled last year's event, says the previously planned January 17-21 gathering in the alpine town will now take place in “early summer” — without giving specifics.

Vaccination drive needs to be strengthened globally; pandemic treaty being discussed: WHO chief scientist

The WHO has also set up a solidarity vaccine trial platform considering the need for proper testing of more vaccines that are being developed, the chief scientist added

FIR against Pak cricketer Yasir Shah for helping friend, who molested girl

In the FIR, the girl has alleged that a friend of the Pakistan Test leg-spinner had kidnapped her on gunpoint, raped her, made videos of her and later made threats to her

Biden announces intent to appoint four Indian-Americans to AANHPI Advisory Commission

In all, the White House announced 23 advisory members

Strong quake hits northern California

But no tsunami or major damage is reported

Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot; crowd boos him

Trump made the disclosure Sunday night during the final stop of “The History Tour,” a live interview show he has been doing with former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly

Uzra Zeya appointed U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibet

The coordinator’s role involves promoting “substantive dialogue” between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama.

Russia expels two German envoys

They were expelled in response to a spat with Berlin over a German court’s ruling that Moscow had ordered the 2019 assassination of an ex-Chechen commander in a Berlin park

Leftist millennial elected Chile’s President

Former student leader Boric vows to ‘expand social rights’ in the country, but with ‘fiscal responsibility’

One person killed in Sudan anti-coup protest

He was shot in the chest in Khartoum

PML-N seek Imran Khan’s resignation

The Pakistan’s main opposition party has demanded resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan for allegedly defaming the country and its political parties only to hide his own corruption

Philippines typhoon death toll rises to 375

People search for food, drinking water

Beijing defends HK’s ‘patriots only’ polls amid low turnout

30.20% of voters cast their vote, down from 58.28% in 2016

Pakistan’s main opposition party demands Imran Khan’s resignation

Pakistan PML-N information secretary asked Prime Minister Khan to step down from the office, if he really wanted to provide relief to the masses.

Tougher curbs likely as Omicron hits another daily high of 12,133 in U.K.

Current Plan B rules for England include COVID vaccine passes for events, face masks in most indoor settings and people being urged to work from home if they can.

‘India Out’ campaign in Maldives intensifies with Yameen’s backing

'Profoundly concerned by attempts to spread misguided and unsubstantiated information to propagate hatred towards India', says Govt.

Israel to add US, Canada to travel ban over omicron variant

Once authorized, the travel ban will take effect at midnight Wednesday morning.

Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls

Voter turnout was recorded to be 30.2%, the lowest since the British handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997

SenseTime relaunches $767 million Hong Kong IPO after US investment ban

SenseTime retained its target of selling 1.5 billion shares for between HK$3.85 and $HK3.99 each, according to regulatory filings, with the final price to be set on Thursday.

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