Pope to politicians: To fight coronavirus, put country before party
Pope Francis urged politicians on Monday to put aside partisan differences in order to deal with the coronavirus crisis in a united way....
Burger chain Shake Shack to return $10 million government loan
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain’s chief executive said on Monday, making it...
New Aston Martin chief says focus on SUV launch, restart
Aston Martin’s immediate priorities will be restarting manufacturing and launching production of its crucial first sport utility vehicle, its new boss, Canadian businessman and Formula...
Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration: SMH newspaper
Virgin Australia Holdings is preparing to enter voluntary administration, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources, with the cash-strapped carrier unable to...
Prince Harry and Meghan up tabloid war by cutting ties with British papers
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have told Britain’s biggest tabloids that there would be “zero engagement” with them in future because of their false...
UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
Religious authorities in the United Arab Emirates said medical workers treating COVID-19 patients are exempt from fasting during Ramadan and urged Muslims not to congregate...
Molybdenum ore spill is China’s biggest tailings leak in nearly 20 years
A spillage of waste molybdenum ore in northeast China last month was the biggest tailings leak the country witnessed in almost 20 years and needed...
Bangladesh shuts down villages after tens of thousands attend cleric’s funeral
Bangladesh has tightened a clampdown on seven villages after tens of thousands attended the funeral of a popular local cleric in spite of a nationwide...
Olympics: Organisers must be flexible if coronavirus vaccine not ready in time, experts say
The Tokyo Olympics next July will be a “uniquely risky” event, demanding flexibility from organisers amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if a...
South Korean artist turns to bioplastics for Earth-friendly furniture
For South Korean artist Ryu Jong-dae, it’s important that his works not only push the envelope of modern design, but also explore environmentally friendly choices....