Month: December 2020

Read More ‘The intelligence is clear: Beijing intends to dominate the US’ ‘The intelligence is clear: Beijing intends to dominate the US’

Read More The remote island of Bhashan Char was first proposed as an option to move the Rohingya in 2015. The island is potentially unsafe for inhabitants given its cyclone- and flood-prone nature. (Image credit: -/AFP via Getty Images) The remote island of Bhashan Char was first proposed as an option to move the Rohingya…

Read More Follow here for the latest updates on the UK’s departure from the European Union Follow here for the latest updates on the UK’s departure from the European Union

Read MoreIndia’s Uttar Pradesh state enacted a law targeting “forced” or “fraudulent” religious conversion, but many see it as the latest “ploy” by Hindu nationalist politicians targeting the Muslim minority.India’s Uttar Pradesh state enacted a law targeting “forced” or “fraudulent” religious conversion, but many see it as the latest “ploy” by Hindu nationalist politicians targeting…

Read MoreRights groups say Bangladesh is relocating thousands of refugees to a remote island against their will.Rights groups say Bangladesh is relocating thousands of refugees to a remote island against their will.

Read More Various rights groups have opposed Bangladesh’s move to relocate thousands of Rohingya refugees to a flood-prone island of Bhasan Char Various rights groups have opposed Bangladesh’s move to relocate thousands of Rohingya refugees to a flood-prone island of Bhasan Char

Read More There were 217,664 new cases and 2,879 deaths – both new highs Biden plans to urge all Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days ‘Not enough to go around’: states struggle over who should get vaccine Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 10.10am GMT California,…

Read MoreTens of thousands of protesters camp outside Delhi, accusing PM Modi of working against the interests of farmers.Tens of thousands of protesters camp outside Delhi, accusing PM Modi of working against the interests of farmers.

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Read More Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March

Read More Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March

Read More President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that a bilateral trade deal between Taiwan and the United States would reinforce America’s support for the island amid what she sees as pressure from China. Tsai made the statement in a recorded message to the American Legislative Exchange Council after receiving its International Pioneer Award for…

Read More President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that a bilateral trade deal between Taiwan and the United States would reinforce America’s support for the island amid what she sees as pressure from China. Tsai made the statement in a recorded message to the American Legislative Exchange Council after receiving its International Pioneer Award for…

Read More PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government

Read More PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government

Read More Minister says France may act unilaterally if terms not right, as negotiations in London falter France could wield its veto to kill a Brexit deal brought back from London by the EU’s chief negotiator, the country’s minister for European affairs has warned. With the negotiations hitting troubled waters at the 11th hour, Clément…

Read More Minister says France may act unilaterally if terms not right, as negotiations in London falter France could wield its veto to kill a Brexit deal brought back from London by the EU’s chief negotiator, the country’s minister for European affairs has warned. With the negotiations hitting troubled waters at the 11th hour, Clément…

Read MoreAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulatorsAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulators

Read MoreAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulatorsAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulators

Read MoreQatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.Qatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.

Read MoreQatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.Qatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.

Read More Small satellite launch startup Aevum has unveiled the Ravn X unmanned aircraft system that designed to launch small payloads to orbit. In a press release presented by the Aevum, CEO Jay Skylus said that the newest Ravn X unmanned system can take off from a runway and deliver payloads to space using only…

Read More Small satellite launch startup Aevum has unveiled the Ravn X unmanned aircraft system that designed to launch small payloads to orbit. In a press release presented by the Aevum, CEO Jay Skylus said that the newest Ravn X unmanned system can take off from a runway and deliver payloads to space using only…

Read MoreThe Israeli government is urging its citizens to avoid travel to the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of Iranian attacksThe Israeli government is urging its citizens to avoid travel to the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of Iranian attacks

Read More Store owner says her daughter is ‘so scared and emotional’ following robberies  Store owner says her daughter is ‘so scared and emotional’ following robberies 

Read MoreUS space agency announces contracts awarded to four companies to collect soil from the moon for $1 to $15,000.US space agency announces contracts awarded to four companies to collect soil from the moon for $1 to $15,000.

Read More Originally a means of preserving vegetables during winter, kimchi is emblematic of Korean cuisine and accompanies almost every meal served in the country. Kimchi-making is still an important annual ritual for many families. Continue reading…Originally a means of preserving vegetables during winter, kimchi is emblematic of Korean cuisine and accompanies almost every meal…

Read More Indonesian man impersonated film executives, including Rupert Murdoch’s former wife Wendi Deng, to swindle victims, FBI alleges A suspected con artist who allegedly impersonated top female Hollywood executives to swindle wide-eyed aspiring stars out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has been arrested in Britain after a US extradition request, the FBI has…

Read More Dooseong Kang wants to be clear: He isn’t complaining about the new COVID-19 restrictions at his Seoul diner. The new rules mean he has to close early and cut the number of available seats in Cafe Travel Maker by half. He knows the restrictions are important to get control of the current surge…

Read More Dooseong Kang wants to be clear: He isn’t complaining about the new COVID-19 restrictions at his Seoul diner. The new rules mean he has to close early and cut the number of available seats in Cafe Travel Maker by half. He knows the restrictions are important to get control of the current surge…

Read More The 15-year-old scientist has used technology to address contaminated drinking water, opioid addiction and cyberbullying A 15-year-old scientist and inventor has been named as Time magazine’s first “kid of the year”. Gitanjali Rao, from Denver, Colorado, has invented new technologies across a range of fields, including a device that can identify lead in…

Read MoreLarge investors in the two companies are backing a merger, but regional regulators are likely to be more wary.Large investors in the two companies are backing a merger, but regional regulators are likely to be more wary.

Read More Millions forced to do without or pay for services as funding fails to adequately shore up healthcare systems, report finds Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Millions of people in low-income countries have been forced to go without healthcare or have had to pay for it during the coronavirus pandemic,…

Read MoreJohn Ratcliffe lashes out at China, as China’s state media warns some ties between two countries ‘beyond repair’.John Ratcliffe lashes out at China, as China’s state media warns some ties between two countries ‘beyond repair’.

Read More A woman’s lawsuit against a TV host for sexual harassment has finally gone to court. In China, supporters see her case as a milestone for women’s rights. A woman’s lawsuit against a TV host for sexual harassment has finally gone to court. In China, supporters see her case as a milestone for women’s…