Russian, Turkish foreign ministers back Libya ceasefire in call: Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu backed an immediate ceasefire in Libya during a phone call on Thursday, Russia’s Foreign...
Oil at highest since March on lower U.S. inventories, recovering demand
Oil rose on Thursday to its highest since March, supported by lower U.S. crude inventories, OPEC-led supply cuts and recovering demand as governments ease restrictions...
Deadly cyclone kills at least 14 in India and Bangladesh
A deadly cyclone pounded eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people and destroying thousands of homes. Gloria Tso reports....
Malaysia reports 50 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Thursday reported 50 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 7,059 cases....
Cyclone swamps parts of India, Bangladesh, evacuations keep death toll down
Rescue teams searched for survivors in eastern India and Bangladesh on Thursday, a day after the most powerful cyclone in over a decade devastated coastal...
Indonesia’s COVID-19 battle faces crucial test over Eid holiday
Thousands of Indonesians made a late dash to leave Jakarta for their hometowns this week, even as authorities sought to stem the traditional mass exodus...
Philippines reports four new coronavirus deaths, 213 infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported four new coronavirus deaths and 213 additional confirmed cases....
China set to implement its first civil code, as private investment slows
China’s parliament is poised to enact its first civil code, a wide-ranging legislative package that includes strengthening protection of property rights in a Communist Party-ruled...
AstraZeneca to make billion COVID vaccine doses if tests succeed
AstraZeneca expects to be able to deliver a billion doses of a possible COVID-19 vaccine this year and next if tests are successful, adding on...
Sailing: New Zealand government says COVID-19 could have ‘some impact’ on America’s Cup
Travel restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus could have “some impact” on next year’s America’s Cup but it is too early to...