Adopt rational, pragmatic policies towards China, says commerce ministry spokesman

Western countries continue to deny any meaningful pullback of troops

Currently no evidence Kremlin withdrawing from border regions, says foreign secretary

Sum only 30% of necessary funding, but still higher than expected 25%

Moves sparks online backlash in one of the most open societies in Gulf

Spokesman criticises ‘lies by deliberate groups’ over rights concerns

Cops warn anyone blocking streets, assisting others will be arrested, face charges, fines, seizures of their trucks

Russia developing false narratives as ploy for military action, says spokesman Ned Price

Jabs will only be given with parental consent

European Union cannot eternally attempt one-sided diplomacy, says head

Over 1,000 new infections recorded 

Fresh charges against Kremlin critic could see his jail time significantly extended

‘Day of the Shining Star’ devoid of missiles, military parade