Russia on Tuesday slammed the US move for a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing asserting that it should be "free of politics". China had earlier threatened "countermeasures" against the US move.

Ahead of Biden-Putin virtual summit, Russia slams US move to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

The Biden administration has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics. The white house said that no official delegation would be sent to the games because of concerns about China's human rights record.

No official US delegation would be sent to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, says White House

The United States on Monday (December 6) announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki informed that US government officials will not attend the upcoming Winter Games which are all set to take place in the Chinese capital next year.

US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics due to human rights abuses in China

China warned on Tuesday that the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus will make holding the Winter Olympics in Beijing next February difficult. "I think it will definitely lead to challenges linked to prevention and control," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, adding that Beijing "appreciates the efforts by South Africa in offering timely information" on the variant.

Omicron will 'lead to challenges' for the winter Olympics: China

China is holding tennis star Peng Shuai hostage. China has put Uighurs in concentration camps. China is guilty of quashing peace in Hong Kong. China is guilty of systemic abuse. Palki Sharma asks- Why is the World still not boycotting China's Genocide Games?

Gravitas: Will the world boycott Beijing Winter Olympics?

India's Alpine skier Arif Khan has qualified for the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which is scheduled to be held from February 4 to 20 next year. The 30-years-old Arif secured the place in the Games during the qualifying alpine skiing event in Dubai.

India's Alpine skier Arif Khan, who hails from Kashmir, qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Beijing, the host of winter Olympics, is orchestrating a genocide. Qatar, the host of 2022 FIFA World Cup, is accused of human rights abuses. Both countries are now being called out for sportswashing. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: China, Qatar fail in their sportswashing campaign

The United States is mulling over the diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics which was scheduled to be held in Beijing in February 2022. The diplomatic boycott aims to protest against human rights violations by the Chinese government.

US 'considering' boycott of Beijing winter Olympics, move against China's human rights record

Activists are calling the 2022 Winter Olympics the "Genocide Games". More than 180 rights groups have called for a complete boycott. But Beijing is being protected by complicit stakeholders & reluctant politicians. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why the world must boycott 2022 Winter Olympics

After celebrating few months of Covid-free enjoyment, China is once again under the threat of another serious outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country. Beijing is now introducing new Covid curbs to stay a step ahead of the incoming surge of Covid cases, a few days before the Winter Olympics.

China struggles to control fresh Covid outbreak before Winter Olympics

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles flare-ups of COVID-19.

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID-19, rights concerns

China lit its Olympic flame in Beijing on Wednesday after the ceremonial torch arrived from Athens, ahead of the Chinese capital`s hosting of the 2022 Winter Games in February.

Beijing lights flame, to be first city to host summer, Winter games

Human rights activists protested as the Beijing 2022 Olympic flame was lit at Greece`s ancient Olympia on Monday, just over 100 days before the start of the Games in February.

Olympics: Beijing 2022 Games flame lit at Olympia amid human rights protests

The United States State Department denied it was considering a joint boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing alongside allies and partners in an effort to address China's human rights abuses.

US backs away from idea of Beijing Olympics boycott

The US says China has committed genocide in Xinjiang. Its human rights report says the Uighurs are on target. More than one million of them were randomly put in jail.

Will the world boycott China's Winter Olympics?

The United States said Tuesday it would discuss calls to boycott the Beijing Olympics with its allies after growing pressure to shun the Winter Games on human rights grounds.

US wants to 'discuss' Beijing winter Olympics boycott calls

From France & the European Union to the United Nations & Human rights bodies, the world is raising questions on China's handling of Uighur Muslims. As the world looks for ways to punish China, WION's Palki Sharma says cancelling the 2022 Beijing Olympics could be a good start.

Gravitas: Should 2022 Winter Olympics be relocated?

The 2022 Beijing winter games have inspired a boom in the construction of snow resorts with a new generation of Chinese people learning the winter sports in the brand-new Indoor facility.

Winter Olympics prompts skiing construction boom in China

Plastic pitch made from recycled World Cup 2018 cups opens

Six people died in floods in southern Russia which also damaged regional infrastructure including an oil pipeline, authorities said Friday, as emergency workers were struggling to provide food and water to the victims.

Floods kill six in southern Russia

Kim's discussions with the South Korean delegation lasted more than four hours,

North Korea ready for 'inter-Korean ties and pursue reunification', says Kim during meeting with South Korean delegation

The envoy said Kim was willing to hold frank denuclearization talks with the US.

No need for nuclear weapons if we have security guarantee: North Korea

Kim Yo Jong had invited South Korean president Moon Jae-in to North Korea even as its close ally the US kept itself away from Kim's sister.

In new peace initiative after Winter Olympics, South Korean officials leave for North Korea

North Korea said it was not begging to talk with Washington and denounced upcoming US-South Korean joint-military exercises, warning that it would take counter measures against the United States if they went ahead

South Korea sending envoys to North Korea as Trump suggests US willing to talk

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