WASHINGTON: The United States yesterday blacklisted 24 Chinese companies and targeted individuals it said were part of construction and military actions in the South China Sea, its first such sanctions move against Beijing over the disputed strategic waterway. The US Commerce Department said the two dozen companies played a “role […]
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WASHINGTON: The rapid pace of Covid-19 vaccine development and scant information about the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) vaccine review process are leading to concerns, the American Medical Association (AMA) said yesterday. In a letter, the AMA urged the FDA to ensure transparency in the vaccine development process and […]
KENOSHA: A teenager was arrested and charged with homicide yesterday in connection with gunfire that killed two people and wounded a third during protests over the police shooting of a Black man in the Wisconsin city of Kenosha. Civil unrest has rocked the city of about 100,000 that lies between […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The back-up and professional shuttlers still stand a chance to make the national squad for the men’s singles event in the Thomas Cup in Aarhus, Denmark, in October. National men’s singles head coach Hendrawan said he and the other coaches would evaluate all aspects, including players’ current form, […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (Asum) has assured national swimmer Phee Jinq En of its full support for her training programme in the United States as she seeks to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics under the ‘A’ Category. Asum secretary Mae Chen said they would help the […]
Don’t get too attached to those recent stock market gains, at least according to strategists polled by Reuters. SAN FRANCISCO: Don’t get too attached to those recent stock market gains, at least according to strategists polled by Reuters. Wall Street’s rally is likely run out of fuel as investors fret […]
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X needs creditors’ support to ride out the coronavirus crisis, the Malaysian long-haul budget airline said on Wednesday (Aug 26), as it posted a quarterly loss and revenue plunge. The company reported a net loss of RM305.2 million (US$73.2 million) for the April-June quarter versus a net […]
A group of more than 2,000 online sellers has filed an antitrust case against Amazon in India, alleging the U.S. company favours some retailers whose online discounts drive independent vendors out of business, a legal filing seen by Reuters showed. NEW DELHI: A group of more than 2,000 online sellers […]
After a nearly two-year review, U.S. Federal Reserve officials feel they’ve hit on a better way to meet their key goals of steady inflation and maximum employment. REUTERS: After a nearly two-year review, U.S. Federal Reserve officials feel they’ve hit on a better way to meet their key goals of […]
A group of more than 2,000 online sellers has filed an antitrust case against Amazon in India, alleging the U.S. company favours some retailers whose online discounts drive independent vendors out of business, a legal filing seen by Reuters showed. NEW DELHI: A group of more than 2,000 online sellers […]