Worries about the deepening impact of the new coronavirus kept Japanese business confidence depressed in June, as firms braced for a prolonged global economic downturn, the Reuters Tankan survey ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly border clashes could have major consequences for China and India
The encounter could presage tactical and strategic escalation with major potential diplomatic, economic and political consequences for the two giants. ( read original story ...)
Why Chinese and Indian Troops Are Clashing, Again
China and India, two nuclear-armed powers with a combined population of 2.7 billion, have been gathering thousands of troops at a disputed border in a remote area of the Himalayas. It’s the latest ... ( read original story ...)
In Vermont, an immigrant city races to tamp down a COVID-19 outbreak
After months of having some of the fewest coronavirus cases in the country, Vermont is now trying to contain an outbreak that has hit an immigrant community in a small but densely populated city. What ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Missouri, Georgia make big strides in reopening; U.S. Open to be held without fans
The coronavirus has infected more than 8.07 million people around the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 438,171 people. ( read original story ...)
New Georgia Virus Cases Most Since April as Easing Disputed
An increasing number of Georgians are getting infected by coronavirus and ending up in the hospital as Gov. Brian Kemp continues to ease restrictions on gatherings and businesses. ( read original story ...)
Palestine- New Irish government reneges on Occupied Territories Bill
By Roddy Keenan/ PNN/ Dublin/The programme of the newly-formed government of Ireland does not include the Occupied Territories Bill that has been awaiting passage through the lower house of the Irish ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, 700 in total
RAMALLAH, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Palestine on Tuesday announced that 11 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the West Bank, bringing the total number of infection cases to 700. According to a ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Accuses Netanyahu of Misleading World on Annexation Plan
Netanyahu's attempts at a gradual implementation of the annexation plan will never change the actual essence of annexing large parts of the West Bank lands, the statement noted. ( read original story ...)
Chinese medical team ends mission to help fight against COVID-19 in Palestine
RAMALLAH, June 16 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese medical expert team has concluded a mission to support Palestine's fight against COVID-19. On Tuesday, the team held a meeting with Palestinian health officials ... ( read original story ...)