China set to complete Beidou network rivalling GPS in global navigation
The Chinese Beidou navigation network will be complete this month when its final satellite goes into orbit, giving China greater independence from U.S.-owned GPS and...
South Korea to extend virus guidelines on prevention, sanitation
South Korea will extend its prevention and sanitation guidelines against the coronavirus until daily new infections drop to single digits, the health minister said on...
Japan’s PeptiDream to work with Merck in developing COVID-19 therapies
Japanese drug-discovery company PeptiDream Inc said on Friday it would collaborate with Merck & Co in developing COVID-19 therapies....
Asian shares, oil slump as coronavirus fears take hold
Asian shares fell sharply on Friday after Wall Street and oil tumbled over growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could stunt the pace...
Australia has eliminated COVID-19 in some parts, says chief medical officer
Australia has effectively eliminated COVID-19 in some parts of the country, its chief medical officer said on Friday....
Vietnam schoolgirl creates art from the chaos of the coronavirus
Stuck at home with school suspended, Nguyen Doi Chung Anh made the most of a lockdown in Vietnam by using art to demonstrate tragedy, resilience...
Seattle police chief blasts city officials, says leaving precinct ‘not my decision’ – New York Post
Seattle police chief blasts city officials, says leaving precinct ‘not my decision’ New York Post Seattle ‘autonomous zone’ has armed guards, local businesses being threatened with...
Rio Tinto chief apologizes for blasting ancient caves as Australia starts inquiry
Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques on Friday apologized for distress caused by Rio’s destruction last month of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves in...
Australian state recommends approving controversial $2.5 billion Santos gas project
The Australian state of New South Wales said a controversial coal seam gas project planned by Santos Ltd should be approved as it would be...
Oil prices extend slump as U.S. coronavirus cases climb
Oil prices slid early on Friday, extending heavy overnight losses on a surge in U.S. coronavirus cases this week that has raised the prospect of...