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Sat, November 28, 2020 | 04:45
China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension
China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension
China is raising import taxes on Australian wine, stepping up pressure on Australia over disputes including its support for a probe into the origin of the coronavirus.
2020-11-27 20:31
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
The postponed Tokyo Olympics are getting a kickstart. Local organizers on Friday announced a series of 18 test events set to begin in March and run into May.
2020-11-27 19:58
Thai protesters target royal wealth
Thai protesters target royal wealth
Thousands of Thai democracy activists rallied in Bangkok Wednesday to demand the king give up control of his multibillion-dollar fortune, turning their protest movement directly on the once-untouchable monarchy's vast wealth. At least 7,000 demonstrators - many brandishing the yellow toy ducks that have become a symbol of the movement - took to the streets near the headquarte...
2020-11-26 13:13
China's Xi congratulates Biden, hopes for 'win-win' ties
China's Xi congratulates Biden, hopes for 'win-win' ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday and expressed hope for ``win-win cooperation'' amid conflicts over trade, technology and security that have plunged Sino-American relations to their lowest level in decades. Biden is widely expected to try to resume cooperation with China on North Korea, climate change and the coronavirus f...
2020-11-26 10:04
China criticizes pope over comment on Uighur Muslim minority
China criticizes pope over comment on Uighur Muslim minority
China criticized Pope Francis on Tuesday over a passage in his new book in which he mentions suffering by China's Uighur Muslim minority group. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Francis' remarks had ``no factual basis at all.''
2020-11-25 13:45
India bans 43 more Chinese apps in latest salvo at Beijing
India bans 43 more Chinese apps in latest salvo at Beijing
India banned 43 more Chinese apps on Tuesday including some from e-commerce giant Alibaba, saying they threatened its "sovereignty and integrity" as tensions remain high between the nuclear-armed neighbours following a deadly border clash. New Delhi previously pulled 59 Chinese apps - including the wildly popular video-sharing platform TikTok - from its huge domestic market, ...
2020-11-25 13:45
Philippines in advanced talks with AstraZeneca for vaccine
Philippines in advanced talks with AstraZeneca for vaccine
The Philippines is close to concluding talks with Britain's AstraZeneca for the supply of at least 20 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, a top coronavirus task force official said on Monday. Carlito Galvez, the former general in charge of strategy to fight the coronavirus, said the government was also in talks with Pfizer Inc and China's Sinovac for vaccine supply deals.
2020-11-24 12:46
  • 3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective, cheaper and easier to store
Man dies in shark attack in Western Australia
Man dies in shark attack in Western Australia
A man died Sunday after being attacked by a shark in Western Australia, the eighth fatality in the country this year.
2020-11-22 23:23
Cases in Japan hit record amid holiday travel
Cases in Japan hit record amid holiday travel
The daily tally of confirmed coronavirus cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth straight day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said Sunday.
2020-11-22 21:13
Armenia PM urges stronger military links with Russia
Armenia PM urges stronger military links with Russia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called Saturday for greater military cooperation with Russia, a day after Azerbaijani troops began moving into territory in Nagorno-Karabakh previously held by Armenian separatist forces.
2020-11-21 18:25
  • Azerbaijan troops enter first district ceded by Armenia
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