Morning digest: June 13, 2022

Prophet remarks | Protests on, more people arrested The protests against the controversial remarks on Prophet…

COVID-19 Restrictions Return To Parts Of Shanghai

Shanghai emerged from a two-month city-wide lockdown last week. Shanghai: Parts of Shanghai began imposing new…

Relief And Disbelief As Shanghai To Start Lifting Covid Lockdown

The easing of curbs applies only to those in low-risk areas, or about 22.5 million people.…

North Korea Calls Covid Vaccines “Immortal Potion Of Love” From Kim Jong Un: Report

North Korea has not confirmed the total number of people testing positive for Covid. (File) As…

Shanghai Takes Further Steps Towards Reopening, Beijing Eases Covid Curbs

Shanghai, China’s most populous city, will ease testing requirements from Wednesday for people. Shanghai/Beijing: Shanghai announced…

Why Does Coffee Smell Disgusting After Covid? Study Reveals The Trigger

Researchers said before COVID-19, olfactory dysfunction was largely unrecognised. People who contracted coronavirus experienced several effects…

US Casualties From Covid Crosses One Million, Says White House

Joe Biden said it was “critical” for Congress to fund resources like testing, vaccines and treatments.…

China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Unsustainable: WHO

Draconian measures have trapped most of Shanghai’s 25 million people at home for weeks. Geneva, Switzerland:…

Covid Killed Nearly 15 Million People Worldwide In 2020-21: WHO

According to WHO, 82% of Covid deaths were estimated to be people aged over 60. (File)…

Leaked China Covid Crackdown Videos Show People Beaten, Doors Welded

Tens of thousands of people are being detained in makeshift quarantine camps Beijing: Shanghai residents, at…