World Bank board approves US$12 billion for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments in developing countries
WASHINGTON: The World Bank said its executive board approved on Tuesday (Oct 13) US$12 billion in new funding for developing...
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China accuses Taiwan of ‘infiltrating and damaging’ nation
Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said China was spreading slander and “creating terror”. China has opened a new front in its...
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Trump, Biden head to Pennsylvania and Florida as campaigns focus on swing states
President Donald Trump today will travel to Pennsylvania for his second campaign rally since his bout with Covid-19, while Democratic...
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One dead after ceiling collapses at Australia’s Curtin University
PERTH: One person died and two others were injured after a ceiling collapsed at a building under construction at Curtin...
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Russia’s Covid-19 daily growth hits new record with 13,868 new cases
As many as 7,550 coronavirus patients were confirmed to have recovered over the last day, up from 3,793 on Monday,...
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Dutch to impose social restrictions to curb COVID-19 surge
AMSTERDAM: A new round of social restrictions will be announced by the Dutch government on Tuesday (Oct 13) evening, including...
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Hyundai to build S$400 million innovation centre for future mobility studies in Jurong
SINGAPORE: A S$400 million Hyundai innovation centre in Singapore focusing on future mobility research and development is set to be...
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Gillian Anderson on playing Margaret Thatcher on The Crown: Not a one-dimensional portrait
The Crown's fourth season will mark the return of Oscar winner Olivia Colman as UK monarch Queen Elizabeth II, Tobias...
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UK jobless rate hits 4.5% as work protection plan nears end
LONDON: Britain's unemployment rate rose by more than expected to 4.5 per cent in the three months to August, up...
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Italy targets bars, restaurants, parties in new virus curbs
Conte signed a decree that focuses especially on bars and restaurants, as the government seeks to avert a new national...
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Australia’s most populous state eases COVID-19 curbs despite cases hitting 6-week high
SYDNEY: Australia's most populous state said on Tuesday (Oct 13) it will ease restrictions despite reporting the biggest one-day jump...
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China’s imports, exports surge as global economy reopens
BEIJING: China's imports grew at their fastest pace this year in September, while exports extended their strong gains as more...
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Singapore launches first institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development
SINGAPORE: Singapore's first institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development was launched on Tuesday (Oct 13) by the...
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Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trials due to unexplained illness in participant
REUTERS: Johnson & Johnson said on Monday (Oct 12) it has temporarily paused its COVID-19 vaccine candidate clinical trials due...
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Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists
Every now and then, Dr Mathieu Bourgarel seeks permission from the village elders to visit the sacred caves, bringing a...
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Tom Parker diagnosed with terminal brain tumour
Singer Tom Parker said his doctors described the tumour as a "worst-case scenario" and informed him that it was terminal....
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India’s financial capital Mumbai hit by widespread power outage
MUMBAI: A grid failure caused a widespread power outage in India's financial capital Mumbai and surrounding areas today, authorities said,...
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Australian state premier had secret relationship with China-linked politician
SYDNEY: The premier of Australia's most populous state told a corruption inquiry today that she had had a secret “close...
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Hyundai to expand Kona EV recall to North America, Europe over battery fire risk: Report
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor is set to triple the number of recalled Kona electric cars over battery cell fire risks with...
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Malaysia’s August factory output rises 0.3% on-year, above forecast
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's industrial production index in August rose 0.3 per cent from a year earlier, the second straight month...
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