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North Korea's weapons programme defies COVID outbreak, reaches 'uncharted territory'

North Korea forged ahead with its missile programme in 2022 and took steps toward resuming testing of nuclear bombs, as world events including the COVID pandemic and war fractured the already tenuous international pressure against it.

Reuters

Why do the rich get richer — even during global crises?

Every 30 hours, the pandemic spawned a new billionaire, while pushing a million people into poverty. Here’s why.

Al Jazeera

Editorial: Protests in Iran and China, and defense of Ukraine, exemplify human yearning for liberty

The human spirit yearns for freedom and rebels against a regrettably human penchant for asserting dominion over others. The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stem the spread of disease fed a streak of authoritarian nationalism in some nations such as Hungary and Brazil — so it’s a welcome surprise to…

Los Angeles Times

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Could 2023 usher in a return of the horrible boss?

Some managers are hoping to capitalize on a pending recession in order to curb if not end the brief period of employee empowerment ushered in by the Great Resignation.

Fortune

Doctors struggling in fight against China Covid wave as people PAID to have vaccine

China abruptly dropped many of its pandemic restrictions earlier this month, sparking widespread outbreaks that have swamped A&Es and funeral homes

Daily Mirror

RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre proud to be education hub for wider community

The new education building was completed before the pandemic

Nottingham Post

How some students are finding solutions to college campus isolation

PITTSBURGH — Most Americans have long since let go of the pandemic requirement of social distancing, but the social isolation that COVID-19 imposed has left lingering effects for many.

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Shares gain in Asia after China relaxes more COVID rules

Shares have advanced in Asia after China announced it would relax more of its pandemic restrictions despite widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 that are straining its medical systems and disrupting economic activity

The Independent UK

City a top 10 NYE party spot

Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.

Bangkok Post

Travel firms brace for getaway bonanza as Brits look to lock in dream 2023 getaway

Travel firms are reportedly bracing for a surge of bookings in a getaway bonanza come new year as holidaymakers up and down the country look to lock in their dream 2023 getaways

Daily Mirror

Rolling with the punches

This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand,…

Bangkok Post

Thailand hosts Apec summit 2022

The Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit held last month was the first global event Thailand had held since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Climate change is making us sick

A day before the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) began, a group of global experts convened by The Lancet published a report about the adverse health effects of climate change. Their conclusion was as jarring as it was straightforward: human health is at the mercy of fossil fuels.

Bangkok Post

Insurance upheaval

A huge number of Covid-19 insurance lump-sum claims, spurred by the peak of the pandemic in 2021 and early this year, caused the closure of four insurance companies -- Asia Insurance, The One Insurance, Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance -- as they did not have sufficient capital reserves to pay…

Bangkok Post

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California State University enrollment rebounds after COVID, but some have a long way to go

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Applications and enrollment in the California State University system have leveled after sharp declines during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wales Online

People in tears as much-loved independent cafe closes down after 27 years

Le Rendez-Vous closed its doors for the last time on Christmas Eve after being impacted by the cost of living crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and a lack of footfall

Edinburgh Live

Prince George makes adorable gesture to Prince Louis at Christmas service

The brothers were joined by many members of the royal family as they took part in their first Christmas Day walk and church service since the pandemic on Sunday.

Reuters

China to scrap COVID quarantine rule for inbound travellers

China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan. 8, the National Health Commission said on Monday in a major step towards easing curbs on its borders, which have been largely shut since 2020.

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Boxing Day hunts take place for first time since pandemic

Anti-hunt groups tried to prevent a number of prominent meets from going ahead this year

The Independent UK

Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?

A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher share a prominent pandemic bond: They’re each credited with describing, naming and helping bring long COVID into the public’s consciousness in early 2020

The Times of India

India well positioned to continue to be fastest growing major economy next year: N Chandrasekaran

NEW DELHI: India is well positioned to continue to be the fastest-growing major economy next year, which may mark the lowest global growth since the millennium began barring the pandemic and the global financial crisis, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Tribune News Service

Masking up by choice: Colleges see hope against flu as students continue pandemic practices

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Katie Jordan suspects she never once wore a mask.

Evening Standard

Has the race for space been run? Number of Londoners buying homes outside capital slows to pre-pandemic level

This year nearly 20,000 fewer home purchases outside of the capital were made by exiting Londoners

Bangkok Post

Why This Housing Downturn Isn't Like the Last One

The pandemic housing boom is over. The bust will look nothing like the last one.

Salon

COVID dread for immigration detainees

For the roughly 30,000 people living in the country’s network of immigration facilities, COVID remains a threat

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