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China to begin Xiangshan Security Forum

China will virtually host the Xiangshan Security Forum today. Launched in 2006, the Xiangshan Security…

Moscow to introduce new COVID-19 restrictions

Russia will introduce multiple new COVID-19 restrictions in Moscow today aimed at slowing rising case…

Special elections for Japanese House of Councillors scheduled

Japan will host special parliamentary elections for the upper house seats of Shizuoka and Yamaguchi…

XPeng to host virtual Tech Day 2021 event

XPeng, a Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer, will host its 2021 Tech Day today. The…

UK to authorize lateral flow COVID-19 tests for travelers from non-red list countries

Beginning today fully vaccinated French travelers to the UK—along with travelers from other non-red list…

Uzbekistan to hold presidential elections

Uzbekistan’s presidential election is set to be held today. After being elected in 2016 with almost 90%…

Kuwait to ease COVID-19 restrictions

Kuwait will further ease its COVID-19 restrictions and resume full operations at Kuwait Airport beginning…

Evergrande meets the deadline for $119 million in interest payments

Chinese real estate company Evergrande Group avoided defaulting on an $83.5 million interest payment due…

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to begin three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Saudi Arabia today, where he will participate in…

Iran to inaugurate six shipping lines in Caspian Sea to Russia and Kazakhstan

Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization plans to sign a memorandum today to open six shipping lines…