China’s trade with US failed to meet phase-one deal targets last year, and 2021 is not expected to yield more success

Even bumper sales of soybeans, pork and beef, plus market access for a range of other products, could not get China close to purchase targetsAnalysts point to unrealistic goals in original deal with United States, and overall trade goals may continue to remain elusive in this year

Iran's Zarif open to oil, Gulf security contacts with U.S., not on Israel

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran may cooperate with the United States on oil and security in the Gulf, but not on Israel, the Iranian foreign minister said in remarks published on Saturday.

Busting an acne breakout

This skin condition is often the bane of a teenager's life, but there are ways to prevent an acne flare.

‘Bored’ seismologists turn to tracking silence

Noise created by humans, such as car and truck traffic, quieted by about 30% between late March and early May, according to a new analysis by researchers at Southern Methodist University, the United States.

As lockdown fuels food shortages, Africa goes online for groceries

In between her shifts, Zimbabwean nurse Sinothando Mpofu used to go to Bulawayo’s open-air markets to buy tomatoes and cabbages for her family of nine – until the country’s coronavirus lockdown closed all stalls.

Contradictheory: Who will restart easily and who will be left by the wayside?

New heads appointed for Malaysia Airlines, Petronas

PETALING JAYA: Two of the country’s top corporate leaders will be taking charge of Malaysia Airlines and Petronas beginning from July 1.

Egypt offers new Libya plan as Haftar offensive collapses

CAIRO (Reuters) - Libya's internationally recognised government attempted new advances on Saturday against the forces of retreating eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, who stood by in Cairo as his ally, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, proposed a ceasefire.

Wan Zulkiflee is next Malaysian Airlines chairman, Tengku Muhammad Taufik taking over as Petronas CEO

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has been appointed as the new Malaysian Airlines Berhad (MAB) chairman while Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz will be the new Petronas group president and chief executive officer.

Malaysian Prime Minister appoints Wan Zulkiflee as Malaysia Airlines chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Saturday appointed Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, the president and chief executive officer of state oil firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), as chairman of Malaysia Airlines.