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Beijing ‘very close’ to become first Chinese city with herd immunity: experts
BEIJING (Global Times): More than 80 per cent of Beijing residents over the age of 18 have received their first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, a move amid an accelerated national campaign that has delivered at least 400 million vaccine doses.
U.S. eyes international effort to help secure Kabul airport after withdrawal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its NATO allies are exploring a possible international effort to help secure the airport in Afghanistan's capital after American troops withdraw from the country, the top U.S. general said on Tuesday.
Petronas announces second gas discovery in Balingian province off Miri
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a gas discovery in the Kulintang-1 wildcat exploration well of Block SK438, located in the shallow waters of the Balingian Province, about 230 kilometres off the coast of Miri, Sarawak. KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a gas discovery in the Kulintang-1 wildcat exploration well of Block SK438, located in the shallow waters of the Balingian Province, about 230 kilometres off the coast of Miri, Sarawak.
Women in military becomes gender battleground in South Korea
SEOUL (Bloomberg): A heated debate in South Korea about mandatory military service for women is inflaming divisions between the sexes rather than narrowing social gaps, the country’s gender equality minister said.
Ex-FARC leader Jesus Santrich killed in Venezuela, dissident group says
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Jesus Santrich, one of the most prominent leaders of a group of Colombia's former FARC rebels who reject a 2016 peace accord, has been killed in Venezuela in an operation by Colombia's military, former FARC dissidents said late on Tuesday.
Lebanese president seeks to avert crisis with Gulf over minister's comments
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon's president said on Tuesday that critical comments made by the foreign minister about Gulf states did not reflect official policy, seeking to avoid further strain on ties with countries that have been Lebanon's allies and donors.
United States sending troops to bolster Saudi defences after attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday approved sending American troops to bolster Saudi Arabia's air and missile defences after the largest-ever attack on the kingdom's oil facilities, which Washington has squarely blamed on Iran.
Britain and EU spar over Brexit as clock ticks down
LONDON/BRUSSELS: Britain said on Friday a Brexit deal with the European Union could be reached at a summit next month, but EU member Ireland said the sides were far from agreement and London had not yet made serious proposals.
Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels U.S. farm visits
CHICAGO: A U.S.-China trade deal appeared elusive on Friday after Chinese officials unexpectedly cancelled a visit to farms in Montana and Nebraska amid two days of ongoing talks in Washington.
At U.N., Trump to tout leadership as U.S. seeks to tackle Iran and China
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will tout U.S. leadership and a collective approach to challenges while at the United Nations next week, said a senior administration official on Friday, as Washington seeks to use the gathering of world leaders to build support to take on Iran and call out China over rights abuses.
