Huge Australian King Penguin Chick Pesto Grows Into Social Media Star
A remarkable king penguin chick named Pesto, who tips the scales at a whopping weight equivalent to both his parents combined, has captured the hearts of social
A Band-Aid For The 17-year Itch
Today's summit is a strange beast: Instead of meeting all 27 EU national leaders, Biden meets only Brussels-based officials: Ursula von der Leyen, who runs the
Pikachus And Kate Middleton Win The Day At G-7, Obviously
You know what they say: give Pikachu and Kate Middleton an inch, and they'll win the news cycle. Let's get down to business. What was today's most memorable sum
The Unseen Tensions At The G-7
So, here's what's on tap for Friday in Cornwall: Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson will push for the group to collectively donate 1 billion Covid-19 vacc
Biden Wants The G-7 To Unite Against China. Beijing’s Trade Wars Are Helping.
For Biden, the meeting is a chance to build a united front with European allies and Japan to push back against China's trade practices, a key plank in his diplo
Trans-Atlantic Talks To End Steel Tariffs Face A Tough Problem: China
"The conversation is much less, when it comes to steel, concerning the bilateral relationship and the tariffs, and it's much more about what's the strategy with
Woman Who Created Indomie’s Tantalising Flavours Dies At 59 (Photos)
The woman behind instant noodle giant Indomie's iconic flavour has passed away at the age of 59. Tributes poured out for Nunuk Nuraini, who worked as a flavour
Opera To Return To Sydney After COVID-19 Hiatus
An illuminated sign is displayed in front of the Opera House as part of COVID-19 restrictions for New Year celebrations around Circular Quay in central Sydney o
Reps Moves To Legalise Use And Sale Of Cannabis In Nigeria
The House of Representatives has proposed a bill that will legalise the cultivation, sale and use of cannabis better known as marijuana or Indian hemp in Nigeri
Trump Has Made No Plans To Host G-7 Summit: Diplomatic Sources
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump has made no plans to host a summit of the Group of Seven (G-7) advanced economies after cancelling a June gatherin
US Navy Plans To Raise New Fleet In Indo Pacific, Says Top US Official
WASHINGTONThe Secretary of the United States Navy has called for the Navy to establish a new fleet closer to the intersect of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. &qu
Biden Reaffirms Ties With US Allies Japan, S. Korea, Australia
In their first calls with Mr Joe Biden since the US presidential election, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia yesterday reaffirmed plans to form cl
US Coast Guard To Curb China's 'malign Actions' In Pacific
America's national security adviser on Friday said the US Coast Guard (USCG) was basing enhanced response cutters in the western Pacific for maritime security m
US To Base Coast Guard Cutters In Western Pacific In Response To China
The US national security adviser said on Friday (Oct 23) the US Coast Guard (USCG) was basing Enhanced Response Cutters in the western Pacific for maritime secu
Pompeo Warns Of China Risks Ahead Of US-India Talks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday (Oct 9) urged closer ties with India as he warned of China's growing might on its doorstep, amid a flurry of diplomacy
Pompeo Shortens Upcoming Asia Trip After Trump Falls Ill With Covid-19
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will depart for Japan on Sunday (Oct 4) but will not go to Mongolia and South Korea as originally planned, the State Departmen
Pompeo's Asia Visit Shows Strong US Commitment To Region: Envoy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's upcoming visit to Asia demonstrates Washington's strong commitment to allies and partners in the region, the top American di
Pompeo To Visit East Asia Next Week Amid Frosty US-China Ties
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Japan, Mongolia and South Korea next week, the State Department announced on Tuesday (Sept 29), a crucial visit
America Lags Behind The World In Protecting Meat Workers
The United States government is falling behind global rivals when it comes to protecting meatpacking workers from Covid-19 infections, even though the nation's
Fires And Floods Hurl Climate Change To Fore Of US Election
Previously overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic and the country's racial reckoning, climate change has hurled to the front of the US presidential race, as h