A 40-ft-tall climate clarion call
Inspired by Pope Francis’ ecological manifesto, a Polish priest struggling to pay for lighting and heating of his church looked to find a solution in...
South Africa to increase welfare provision over coronavirus: Ramaphosa
South Africa will increase welfare provision to help poor households suffering because of a nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the country’s coronavirus outbreak, President Cyril...
Malaysia reports 36 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Monday reported 36 new coronavirus cases, the lowest daily rise since the government imposed curbs on movement and business to contain...
Life under lockdown in India’s massive Dharavi slum
In homes that are cramped, stuffy and increasingly low on food, residents of Mumbai’s huge Dharavi slum are struggling under India’s nationwide lockdown....
Iran death toll from new coronavirus outbreak rises by 91 to 5,209: health ministry official
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran reached 5,209 on Monday with 91 deaths in the past twenty four hours, Health Ministry spokesman...
China’s top brokerage hires Vanguard ex-Asia boss for global drive
China’s Citic Securities Co. , has hired Charles Lin, the former Asia head of Vanguard Group, to be vice chairman of Hong Kong unit CLSA,...
Germany to grant rescue liquidity for carrier Condor: sources
Germany has agreed in principle to support struggling carrier Condor with emergency liquidity after the owner of Poland’s national airline LOT pulled out of a...
Branson says Virgin Atlantic will need UK government help to survive
Virgin Atlantic will only survive the coronavirus outbreak if it gets financial support from the British government, the airline’s founder Richard Branson said on Monday....
Spain’s confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 200,000: health ministry
The number of people diagnosed with the new coronavirus in Spain has surpassed the 200,000 threshold, the country’s health ministry said on Monday....
Polish priest puts up giant solar cross in climate fight
By night, the 40-foot-tall cross on the Catholic church in central Poland offers a neon light show of blue, red or purple. By day, the...