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The city government of China extended the existing lockdown in eastern districts, while western areas of the city were shut down as planned.

Lavrov's trip to India coincides with that of US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Lavrov's travel to India comes after he visited China on Wednesday, when he spoke with representatives from Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan over the Afghan crisis, according to sources.

The ship will begin commercial operations next month, powered by a gigantic 7,500 kilowatt-hour marine battery from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world's No. 1 battery maker for electric automobiles.

The two-day visit denotes the highest level of engagement between the Indian and Russian governments since Moscow's military offensive against Ukraine began on February 24.

US and Western officials have expressed scepticism about Russia's decision on early Tuesday that it would scale back operations to boost ongoing talks between Ukraine and Russian officials in Turkey.

While Shanghai's incidence remains low by global standards – a record 4,381 asymptomatic cases and 96 symptomatic cases on Monday – the city has become a trial ground for China's "zero-COVID" plan as it attempts to manage the highly contagious Omicron form.

After a visit to Colombo by India's Foreign Minister, a joint statement was issued stating that the memorandum of understanding had been signed to construct the installations.

Alarm bells have gone off in Australia and New Zealand after the Solomon Islands announced recently that it will diversify and broaden its partnerships with China for security

The Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of opposition MPs, has been attempting to entice Khan's coalition partners, some of whom were ready to quit him. The proposal will be debated in the House on Thursday, and a vote will be made within seven days.

The announcement, made late Sunday, sparked a run on grocery stores by people frustrated with officials' inability to put an end to the epidemic despite nearly three weeks of more disruptive tactics.