Category: Politics
Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand
PHUKET, Thailand — In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination line, with…
France sees surge in severe COVID-19 cases
REUTERS/CHARLES PLATIAU PARIS — France reported on Saturday that 5,273 people were in intensive care units (ICU) for COVID-19, a rise of 19 from the…
Leaker says they are offering private details of 500M Facebook users
WASHINGTON — A leaker says they are offering information on more than 500 million Facebook Inc users — including phone numbers and other data —…
In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters
REUTERS OPPONENTS of military rule in Myanmar inscribed messages of protest on Easter eggs on Sunday, while others were back on the streets, facing off…
Pope, at Easter vigil, hopes for post-pandemic rebirth
Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil in a near empty St. Peter’s Basilica as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions stay in place for a second…
China and Brazil have world’s greenest central banks, activists say
FRANKFURT — China has the world’s greenest central bank, followed by Brazil, both beating richer countries thanks to concrete steps such as lower interest rates…
UK-hosted summit seeks solutions for ‘searing injustice’ of climate change
REUTERS Britain will highlight how the poorest who have done the least to cause climate change are suffering the worst of its impacts, and urge…
Brazil to spend extra $1 bln to fight pandemic as daily COVID-19 deaths hit record
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tries to put his mask on during an event at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 22. — REUTERS/UESLEI MARCELINO…
Markets in Q1: Riding a tiger and waking some bears
PIXABAY LONDON — A new US president with $1.9 trillion to spend, amateur traders taking on seasoned hedge funds, hot oil, digital art selling for…
Leaders of 23 countries back pandemic treaty idea for future emergencies
Image via Jernej Furman/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 GENEVA/BRUSSELS — Leaders of 23 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday backed drawing up an international…
In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?
The word “COVID-19” is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION/FILE PHOTO LONDON/CHICAGO –…
US condemns China moves to further reduce Hong Kong political participation
REUTERS WASHINGTON — The United States strongly condemns moves by China to further reduce political participation and representation in Hong Kong and is deeply concerned…
End of Suez snarl marks start of new stress on global trade
A MAN waves an Egyptian flag as the Ever Given, one of the world’s largest container ships, is seen after it was fully floated in…
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot — US study
REUTERS COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer, Inc. with BioNTech SE and Moderna, Inc. reduced risk of infection by 80% two weeks or more after the…
Economists weigh in on the merits of net-zero climate goals – survey
PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS A GROWING NUMBER of climate economists say the world should take “immediate and drastic action” to tackle climate change, according to a…
Asian countries scramble for vaccine supplies after India export curbs
SEOUL/MANILA – Several Asian countries scrambled to find alternative sources for COVID-19 inoculations on Tuesday after export restrictions by manufacturer India left a World Health…
Stranded Suez Canal ship partially re-floated
REUTERS ISMAILIA, Egypt — A massive container ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal for nearly a week has been partially refloated, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA)…
Mexico says COVID-19 deaths likely 60% higher than confirmed toll
MEMBERS of a family pray beside a coffin at the Municipal Cemetery in Nezahualcoyotl, State of Mexico, Mexico, March 12. — REUTERS/HENRY ROMERO MEXICO CITY…
NYC, London beat Asian finance hubs in race to vaccinate
REUTERS THE FINANCIAL capitals hit hardest by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are pulling ahead in the race to vaccinate their residents. London has outpaced global…
Stranded at sea, coronavirus takes a toll on mental health of sailors
PIXABAY HONG KONG — When Ritesh Mehra, 43, enlisted for a four-month stint as captain on a liquid gas tanker last July, he never expected…