China and 14 other countries have agreed to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a … Read more
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Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery
Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to … Read more
Joe Biden elected US President; Kamala Harris becomes vice-president-elect
Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday defeated incumbent Republican US President Donald Trump in the closely-fought presidential election, according to American media projections. The 77-year-old former … Read more
India, Other Countries Face China Travel Ban Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry by foreign nationals from India even with valid visas or residence permits because of the coronavirus pandemic, … Read more
Attack on Afghan university leaves 25 dead and wounded
Gunmen stormed Kabul University on Monday as it hosted a book fair attended by the Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, sparking an hours-long gun battle and … Read more
Asian stocks fall on worries over rising virus cases, US aid
Asian shares headed lower Wednesday on worries about rising virus counts and Washington’s inability to deliver more aid to the economy. The uncertainty surrounding the … Read more
Trump jealous of COVID’s media coverage: Obama
President Donald Trump has turned jealous of COVID-19 media coverage, said former US president Barack Obama in his matter-of-factly speaking style Tuesday, accusing his successor … Read more
Pak to strengthen ties with Afghanistan: PM Imran
Islamabad, Oct 27 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said his government has decided to strengthen relations with Afghanistan “no matter who is in … Read more
Want To Ensure India-China Standoff Does Not Escalate, Says US
New Delhi: The United States is watching the India-China standoff in Ladakh closely, sharing information with New Delhi, and wants to ensure the situation does … Read more
COVID-19 vaccine ready & coming within weeks: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that a COVID-19 vaccine is “ready” and going to be announced “within weeks” to combat the deadly disease … Read more