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Apple to lose 6 million iPhone Pros because of turmoil at China plant
Apple's shares fell 2.6% to $144.22 in New York on Monday, marking the biggest one-day drop in more than two weeks. They have declined 19% this year
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Asia shares take comfort in China property rally, investors eye protests
Shares of Chinese property companies surged after the country's securities regulator lifted a ban on equity refinancing for listed property firms
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US continues to support right of peaceful protest: White House on China
The United States continues to stand up and support the right of peaceful protests in China, said the White House
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Oil prices slide on concerns over China's demand amid Covid curbs
Brent crude futures fell 45 cents, or 0.5%, to trade at $82.74 a barrel at 0113 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 51 cents, or 0.7%, to $76.73 a barrel
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Govt can't be held liable for deaths from Covid vaccine: Centre to SC
The Centre also emphasised that there is no legal compulsion to get Covid-19 vaccine
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Best of BS Opinion: Don't ignore Covid, Nepal's destiny, and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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China's Covid zero strategy: Xi holds few cards to end historic protests
Beijing says it won't set up gates to block access to Covid-hit compounds anymore
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Don't ignore Covid
The vaccination programme needs to be updated and revised
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Bharat Biotech gets nasal vaccine nod for use as mix-match booster
iNCOVACC first intranasal Covid shot to receive approval for primary 2-dose schedule, heterologous booster us
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Mumbai reports 6 Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally 91 as 10 recover
Mumbai on Monday reported six Covid-19 cases, which took the tally in the metropolis to 1,154,895, while the death toll remained unchanged at 19,743, a civic official said
 "Mumbai reports 6 Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally 91 as 10 recover")
Germany announces relaxation in its Schengen visa rules for Indians
The embassy made it clear that the relaxations do not apply to applications for national visa (D-visa category) such as student, employment or family reunion visas
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US and global markets sink as unrest in China spreads over Covid cases
Wall Street is heading lower ahead of Monday's opening bell amid widespread protests in China calling for Xi Jinping to step down and an end to one-party rule
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Maharashtra reports 23 new Coronavirus infections, no death in 24 hours
Maharashtra on Monday recorded 23 fresh Covid-19 cases, 34 recoveries and zero fatality, the health department said
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China defends zero-Covid policy amid massive protests; Reports 40k cases
China Monday dismissed concerns over its controversial zero-Covid policy in the face of unprecedented demonstrations, which have spread to Beijing even as it reported close to 40,000 coronavirus cases
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Clashes in Shanghai as protests over China's zero-Covid policy continue
Hundreds of demonstrators and police have clashed in Shanghai as protests over China's stringent Covid restrictions continued for the third day and spread to several cities
China logs 39,452 new Covid cases amid renewed protests against lockdowns
The protests against Covid-19 lockdowns have spread to Beijing even as China reported close to 40,000 coronavirus cases as authorities scrambled to contain the fresh surge in infections
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BBC journalist beaten by authorities as China boils over zero Covid policy
BBC has expressed concern over the treatment meted out by Chinese authorities, to its journalist, who was arrested and handcuffed while covering a similar ongoing protest in Shanghai
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Dollar rises broadly, yuan slumps as China's Covid unrest rattles sentiment
The dollar gained broadly as protests against Covid restrictions in China stoked uncertainty and dented sentiment, sending the yuan sliding
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Foxconn offers up to $1,800 bonus to workers to stay in China's iPhone city
Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., will top up wages by as much as 13,000 yuan per month in December and January for full-time workers
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Growing China unrest over strict Covid curbs spooks investors in Asia
Investors are readying for a dip as markets open in Asia to news of growing unrest in China over Covid restrictions