Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw from the World Health Organization unless it demonstrates independence from China, in an escalation of his attack on the body. In a letter to Tedros Adhanom ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists in China believe new drug can stop pandemic ‘without vaccine’
A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt. The outbreak first emerged in China late last year before spreading across the ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo calls on China to ‘immediately’ reveal Panchen Lama’s whereabouts
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanded China on Monday to "immediately" reveal where it is holding Panchen Lama, a Tibetan Buddhist leader who was last seen 25 years ago at the age of six. ( read original story ...)
An easing of coronavirus prevention measures helps China’s auto plants rev up
In the eastern Chinese city of Yuyao, a group of five face-masked workers at a Geely auto plant, stood almost shoulder to shoulder behind an SUV as they conducted paint and other quality checks. ( read original story ...)
China backs coronavirus inquiry but says it should wait until virus is under control
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he supports calls for an investigation into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic at a key summit Monday, but insisted that any inquiry should wait until the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Column: China targets Australian barley, but what matters is coal, LNG, iron ore – Russell
If China was looking to send a political message to Australia by effectively banning the import of a commodity, then barley fits the bill almost perfectly. ( read original story ...)
Many sailors, families stuck at sea on small boats amid pandemic
In a given year, an estimated 10,000 small boats are out exploring the world's oceans. When COVID-19 brought the world to a halt, these sailors became stuck. ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways added new restrictions to its unlimited change policy 3 days after it was announced and the sub-$500 fares are gone
The policy allows for unlimited date and destination changes to be made with no fare differences being levied but there's now a catch. ( read original story ...)
QFC, Qatar Charity donate protective kits to Industrial Area workers
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), one of the world’s leading and fastest growing onshore business and financial centres, in co-ordination with Qatar Charity, donated protective kits to workers in the Indu ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Draws Another Firm Lead For Tuesday
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, gathering almost 20 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)