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WHO launch new child mental health program in Covid-19 recovery

A new program launched by the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe in cooperation with the Greek government will place the support for and promotion of the quality of mental health care for children and adolescents in all the region's 53 countries "at the heart of the Covid-19 recovery", the office said in a press release. Mar 22, 2022
Shanghai Disney Resort suspends operations amid Covid resurgence

Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 472 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.09 million and vaccinations to over 10.80 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Mar 22, 2022
India Taiwan

India and Taiwan must enhance cooperation to keep authoritarian China at bay

In Southeast Asia, China has repeatedly bent the rules in the South China Sea while violating its neighbor states' sovereign rights in those waters. Even middle powers like Australia and India have become the targets of Beijing's wolf-warrior diplomacy for failing to kowtow to the Chinese authorities. Mar 21, 2022
India acts big brother to Sri Lanka (Opinion)

India acts big brother to Sri Lanka [Opinion]

Indian policy in the region towards smaller countries, seems to be paying dividends, as compared to China, which is more and more is being seen as a hawk, intent on taking over smaller countries natural resources, writes Asad Mirza, a political commentator. Mar 21, 2022
All-England Badminton

All-England Badminton Final: Dane Viktor Axelsen defeats Indian Lakshya Sen

Attacking from the very first point, the world No. 1 and the reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark completely outplayed unseeded 20-year-old Lakshya Sen of India to regain the prestigious Yonex All-England Badminton crown - which he won in 2020 - in straight games 21-10, 21-15. Mar 21, 2022