Malaysia may soon join world’s top-tier economies – World Bank
In spite of the disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Malaysia is likely to reach high income economic status within five...
Facebook bans Myanmar’s military from its platforms weeks after coup
Facebook has banned the Myanmar military and military-controlled state media from using its platforms weeks after a military coup in the Southeast Asian country...
Frontex chief needs to get house in order, EU commissioner warns
EU border protection agency Frontex’s investigation into pushback allegations is not progressing quickly enough for European Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.
“I’m a bit concerned...
UN Human Rights Council meets as U.S. ends boycott of divided body
The UN Human Rights Council on Monday started a new session that is marked by the return of the U.S. and deep divisions over...
COVID-19 victims: Biden holds candlelight ceremony on Monday – White House
United Staes (U.S.) President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on Monday on the lives lost to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
Biden will also hold a...
Biden to announce Friday U.S. release of $4bn for vaccines to poor countries
U.S. President Joe Biden will announce at the G7 gathering on Friday that the United States will release $4billion for an international initiative to...
EU’s COVID-19 recovery fund gets final approval, huge work ahead
The European Union’s 672.5 billion-euro (815-billion-dollar) economic recovery fund
received final approval on Friday, as the heads of the European Parliament and the EU Council...
Analysis: Day 1 of Trump impeachment trial leaves many Republicans disappointed with defense team
U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is moving forward after the Senate approved the legality of the proceedings on a day that saw the...
Saudi Arabia limits social gatherings, closes restaurants
Saudi Arabia is closing restaurants and entertainment venues, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday, in a bid to limit social gatherings amid a rising...
COVID-19 vaccination should take place in all countries-AU
COVID-19 vaccination should take place “in all countries and among all populations” to realise global containment of the pandemic, Naledi Pandor, chairperson of the...
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