UN Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in Ethiopia
United Nations aid agencies have called for an immediate temporary ceasefire in Ethiopia following more than two weeks of fighting between the army and regional forces in Tigray. They have
Trump, Xi to Meet at Virtual Asia Pacific Forum as Trade Spat Continues
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will attend a virtual summit of Asia Pacific leaders on Friday to discuss the coronavirus and global economic recovery, with
European Central Bank President Lagarde Hints at $590m Stimulus Package
The president of the European Central Bank hinted that the institution would continue its strategy of easing its monetary policy and support the market with another stimulus package. [bc_video video_id=”6210953805001″
Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Deliveries Could Start ‘Before Christmas’
Pfizer could secure emergency U.S. and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after final trial results showed it had a 95% success rate and no serious side effects,
Australian Special Forces Allegedly Killed 39 Unarmed Afghans
Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan, with senior commandos reportedly forcing junior soldiers to kill defenceless captives in order to “blood” them for combat,
Thai PM Says All Laws to Be Used against Protesters
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday that all laws would be used against protesters who break them, as demonstrations escalate for his removal and for reforms to curb
New York Orders Schools to Close on Thursday as US Records 250,000 Covid Deaths
The US has recorded more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, a bleak marker as cases soar once again across the country. According to Johns Hopkins University, the country has now
Peru Swears in 76-year-old President After Tumultuous Week of Protests
Peruvian lawmaker Francisco Sagasti was sworn in as interim president on Tuesday, voted for by Congress in an effort to return stability to a country that has seen deadly protests
Trump ‘Sought Options for Possible Strike on Iran Nuclear Site’
President Donald Trump asked senior advisers last Thursday about potential options for attacking Iran’s main nuclear site, according to US media reports. The New York Times reports that an Oval
Thai Police Fire Water Cannon, Tear Gas as Protest Turns Violent
Police in Thailand used teargas on protesters and blasted them with water cannon in a bid to push back a demonstration at parliament demanding constitutional changes that would touch on
Hurricane Iota Hits Nicaragua Threatening Catastrophic Damage
Hurricane Iota has made landfall in Nicaragua two weeks after another devastating storm hit. Iota had intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm early in the day, but the
WHO Cautions That ‘Vaccines Not Enough to Stop Pandemic’
Although the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines appear to be a major pointer towards defeating the pandemic, WHO has warned that vaccines alone cannot win the fight against the virus. Reacting
US Needs to Set Rules Rather Than Have China Dictate Global Trade, Biden Says
President-elect Joe Biden has plans for US trade on the international stage, but is unable to reveal his thinking until he takes office in January 2021. Asked about whether the
More US States Announce New Virus Restrictions as Cases Hit 11 Million
Michigan and Washington are the latest US states to announce renewed efforts to combat the coronavirus as more than 11 million cases of COVID-19 have now been reported in the
‘On My Watch!’: Trump Claims Credit for Pfizer, Moderna Covid Vaccines
US President Donald Trump has seemingly taken credit for the creation of two new vaccines in the battle against the coronavirus, saying the discoveries took place “on my watch.” Drugmaker
Peru’s Interim President Resigns as Chaos Embroils South American Nation
Peru’s interim president resigned Sunday as the nation plunged into its worst constitutional crisis in two decades following massive protests unleashed when Congress ousted the nation’s popular leader. In a
PM Johnson Self-isolating After Contact with Positive Covid-19 Case
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. “He will carry on working from Downing Street, including
Fifteen Asian-Pacific Countries Sign World’s Biggest Trade Deal
Fifteen countries have formed the world’s largest trading bloc, covering nearly a third of the global economy. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is made up of 10 Southeast Asian
Mexico Surpasses One Million Coronavirus Cases
Mexico has registered one million total coronavirus cases, with almost 100,000 confirmed deaths. The country has a death rate of about 76 deaths per 100,000 people, with more health workers
Israel Seals $237m Vaccine Deal with Pfizer
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced that Israel signed a deal with Pfizer to purchase millions of coronavirus vaccine shots, days after the US pharmaceutical firm said data suggested
