'Hard to believe it's actually happening': Shanghai to lift COVID lockdown

14 Sept 02:21 Key points summarised by AI

Shanghai is lifting its strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown, bringing relief mixed with wariness to its 25 million residents.
The prolonged isolation caused significant income losses, stress, public anger, and severe disruption to global supply chains and the city's economy.
While public transport and work resume, life will not fully return to normal, with ongoing restrictions like mandatory masks, regular testing, and continued bans on indoor dining.
Businesses and residents remain cautious, questioning the long-term sustainability and economic cost of China's 'zero COVID' policy and the potential for future outbreaks.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Today 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.