In split-screen town halls, Trump and Biden squabble over coronavirus response
MIAMI/PHILADELPHIA – United States Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has criticised what he called President Donald Trump‘s “panicked” response to the coronavirus pandemic, while Trump defended his handling of a crisis…
Russia withdraws from MH17 talks with Netherlands and Australia
MOSCOW/AMSTERDAM – The Dutch government has urged Russia to return to the negotiating table after Moscow said on Thursday it was withdrawing from talks on liability for the downing of…
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim meets king in challenge for premiership
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will make an “important announcement” after a meeting with the king (today) in which he aims to prove he has the parliamentary…
Back on campaign trail, Trump says he feels ‘powerful’ after COVID recovery
SANFORD, Fla. – United States President Donald Trump has returned to the campaign trail for the first time since he announced his COVID-19 diagnosis, touting his management of the pandemic…
New measures not enough to curb COVID-19 in England’s worst-hit areas: top medic
LONDON – Tougher restrictions announced on Monday by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for areas of England classified as being at “very high” risk from COVID-19 will not be enough…
Coronavirus can last 28 days on glass and currency, study finds
MELBOURNE/SYDNEY – The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday,…
Pope meets Australian Cardinal Pell in midst of money scandal
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has met with Australian Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican’s former economy minister who has returned to Rome after the firing of an Italian cardinal whom Pell had accused of…
N.Korea unveils ‘monster’ new intercontinental ballistic missile at parade
SEOUL – North Korea unveiled previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles at an unprecedented predawn military parade on Saturday that showcased the country’s long-range weapons for the first time in two…
Taiwan president calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with China
TAIPEI – Taiwan wants to have “meaningful dialogue” with China on an equal basis, President Tsai Ing-wen said, extending an olive branch at a time of heightened military tension with…
Malaysia detains 60 Chinese nationals, 6 vessels for trespassing
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s maritime authorities say they have detained 60 Chinese nationals and six Chinese-registered fishing vessels they say were trespassing into the Southeast Asian country’s waters. Malaysia reported…
