Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass The 40 Million Milestone
Across the globe coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread … Read More
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Japan, Vietnam reach broad agreement on transfer of defence gear
Japan and Vietnam agreed on Monday to strengthen security and economic ties, including an agreement in principle for Japan to export military gear and technology to the Southeast Asian nation, … Read More
Twitter raps Trump COVID-19 adviser as U.S. cases rise
Twitter on Sunday removed a “misleading” tweet downplaying the efficacy of masks posted by a top coronavirus adviser to President Donald Trump, while U.S. cases surged before the Nov. 3 … Read More
Two U.S. Nationals Released by Houthi Rebels in Possible Prisoner Swap
U.S. nationals held by Houthi rebels in Yemen have been released, Omani state media said on Wednesday, in what may have been part of a prisoner swap, with Oman sending … Read More
India’s Peak Holiday Season Set To Send Covid-19 Cases Surging
Already on track to overtake the United States with the world’s most novel coronavirus infections, India is bracing for a surge of cases in coming weeks as it heads into … Read More
China blames US for undermining peace and stability in Taiwan Strait
China said on Thursday the United States was seriously undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait after a US Navy destroyer sailed through the waters amid escalating tensions between … Read More
As More Americans choose to Vote Early, Trump Pushes focus on to Iowa
Trump returned to the campaign trail on Monday night in Florida for the first time since disclosing he had the coronavirus. The rally came hours after the White House said … Read More
China and Russia win seats on U.N. rights council, Saudis lose
Russia and Cuba were running unopposed, but China and Saudi Arabia were in a five-way race in the only contested race for seats on the Human Rights Council. China, Russia … Read More
Nations move to rapid antigen tests to contain second wave of COVID-19
Countries straining to contain a second wave of COVID-19 are turning to faster, cheaper but less accurate tests to avoid the delays and shortages that have plagued efforts to diagnose … Read More
China joins COVAX, UN-backed global COVID-19 vaccine facility
China has officially signed an agreement to join the World Health Organisation-led COVAX facility, a global COVID-19 vaccine project to ensure poorer countries have access to life-saving vaccines. China is … Read More