WASHINGTON: The backdrop of flowers, teapot and US flag said it all: Jill Biden will be no Melania Trump as America’s new first lady. Where Donald Trump’s ex-model wife cut a flashy but often distant figure, Jill Biden’s appearance on a Zoom “virtual tea” party yesterday with military spouses affirmed […]
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WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on a call with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison discussed how they can work together to address global and regional challenges, including dealing with China. They also talked about beating the Covid-19 pandemic, combating climate change and working together to hold those responsible for the […]
Sales of Australian wine to the UK have surged almost 30% in the last year as producers try to overcome crippling taxes on exports to China. Wine producers have ramped up exports to Europe to a 10-year high, with the UK now the number one destination. China increased taxes by […]
WASHINGTON: Republicans in the US House of Representatives yesterday opted not to punish newcomer Marjorie Taylor Greene for incendiary comments including support for violence against Democrats, and turned back an attempt to oust a leader who had voted to impeach President Donald Trump. The twin actions, taken in a closed-door […]
SYDNEY: Australia’s second-most populous city reintroduced coronavirus restrictions from today after an Australian Open hotel quarantine worker tested positive to Covid-19, sending more than 500 tennis players and officials into isolation. Melbourne returned to mandatory masks indoors and a cap on gatherings to 15 people after the state’s run of […]
WASHINGTON: The United States should extend the May 1 deadline for pulling all its troops from Afghanistan, and make force cuts contingent on progress in peace talks as well as by the Taliban in reducing violence and containing al-Qaeda, a bipartisan report to Congress said yesterday. Washington should not abandon […]
eBay has reported a jump in sales over the festive season, as coronavirus lockdowns spurred more shoppers to buy presents online. The online marketplace saw revenues rise to $2.9bn (£2.1bn) for the three months ending 31 December 2020, beating analysts’ expectations. The number of annual active buyers grew by 7% […]
As the political climate in Hong Kong has rapidly changed, the councilors’ advocacy for the Chinese territory’s fragile democratic institutions has made them the latest target of Communist Party officials in Beijing. Written by Elaine Yu Some days, Cathy Yau wanders down dark alleys looking for rats to poison. […]
Tennis – ATP Cup – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 3, 2021 France’s Benoit Paire and Italy’s Fabio Fognini after their group stage match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy MELBOURNE: Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France on Wednesday, while Germany […]
Over the years, Rihanna won many accolades including nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and six Guinness World Records. Apart from music, Rihanna also tried her hands at acting. International pop star Rihanna drew attention on Tuesday after she reacted to a news report about […]