WHO rejects Covid passport schemes over fears vaccines don’t stop virus transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO) has staunchly rejected the use of Covid passports to reopen…More
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‘Not anti-China’: EU defends plan to step up activity in Indo-Pacific region amid South China Sea tension
The EU has defended a newly-unveiled plan to increase its activity in the Indo-Pacific region,…More
EU claims progress on Iran nuclear deal: Washington and Tehran ‘interested in reaching an agreement’
The EU’s chief diplomat has said there are positive signs coming out of talks in…More
German CSU leader Soeder hoping to succeed Chancellor Merkel says candidacy bid is up to CDU sister party
The leader of Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Soeder, has said his intention to…More
UN chief calls on Washington to halve emissions in order to lead global action on climate change
The UN secretary general has urged the US to set the bar high when Washington…More
NASA celebrates first ever powered flight on another planet, as Ingenuity helicopter rises above Mars
America’s NASA celebrated the world’s first successful flight of a helicopter on another planet on…More
Taiwan says it’s looking to buy US missiles with 925-km range, as tensions in South China Sea simmer
The head of Taiwan’s defense ministry’s strategic planning section has told lawmakers that the government…More
Australian PM announces inquiry after public outrage over rising military suicides
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that a Royal Commission will be established to…More
Delhi to enter 6-day lockdown as Covid-19 worries increase
From Monday night, the Indian capital will be under a strict lockdown for six days,…More
In nod to China, New Zealand’s foreign minister says it is ‘uncomfortable’ with ‘expanding’ role of US-led ‘Five Eyes’ spy network
In a major acknowledgement of China’s concerns, New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said her…More